AUDIO, 2C #18, Str, Polyethylene(PE), 300 V, CM 75C, AWM/STYLE 2092 60C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CM
AUDIO, 2 Conductor 18 AWG (16/30) TC - Tinned Copper, Polyethylene(PE) Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, CM 75C, AWM/STYLE 2092 60C, CSA C(UL) TYPE CM C(UL) TYPE CM
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
M13242 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M13242 SL005 | Slate | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| M13242 SL002 | Slate | Reel | 500 ft | Order online |
| M13242 SL001 | Slate | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.230 in (5.84 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 16x30 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.085 in (2.2 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Clear |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 20 AWG (7x28) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.028 in (0.71 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.230 in (5.84 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 82 Ohm/1000ft (270 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 24.1 pF/ft (79.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 43 pF/ft (140 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 64 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.19 μH/ft (0.62 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM, AWM 2092) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 151 lbs (68.5 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.8 in (46 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 1.8 in (46 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 2092 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Alpha Wire -* P/N M13242 2C 18 AWG EXXXXX SHIELDED CM (UL) C(UL) 75C OR AWM 2092 CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.115 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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