Lighting & Automation, 2C 12AWG, 1C 18AWG, 1Pr 22AWG, CL2P
Lighting & Automation Cable, 2C 12 AWG 7x20 stranded, bare copper conductors unshielded, FEP insulation (power), 1C 18 AWG 7x26 stranded, bare copper conductor unshielded, FEP insulation and 1 (data) pair 22 AWG 7x30 stranded bare copper, FEP insulation, Beldfoil®shield w drain, overall Flamarrest® LS PVC jacket, CL2P rated.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 3
Part numbers
2181LP is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2181LP 009250 | White | Reel | 250 ft | 612825352662 | Order online |
| 2181LP 009500 | White | Reel | 500 ft | 612825352679 | Order online |
| 2181LP 0091000 | White | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825352686 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Media, automation, light control |
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Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
|---|---|
| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2019-09-10 |
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.256 in |
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Conductor
| Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor(s) | 1 | 18 AWG | 7x26 | BC - Bare Copper |
| Pair(s) | 1 | 22 AWG | 7x30 | BC - Bare Copper |
| Conductor(s) | 2 | 12 AWG | 7x20 | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Material | Nom. Thickness | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor(s) | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) | 0.064 in (1.6 mm) | Orange, Violet & White, Black & Red |
| Pair(s) | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene | 0.011 in (0.28 mm) | 0.051 in (1.3 mm) | Violet, White |
| Conductor(s) | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene | 0.011 in (0.28 mm) | 0.111 in (2.82 mm) | Red, Black |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Shield | |||
| Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| No Shield |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
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Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.256 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Inner Shield DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor(s) | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft | 4 Amps per Conductor | ||
| Pair(s) | 17.9 Ohm/1000ft (58.7 Ohm/km) | 17.4 Ohm/1000ft (57.1 Ohm/km) | 25 pF/ft (82 pF/m) | 2.2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
| Conductor(s) | 1.6 Ohm/1000ft (5.2 Ohm/km) | 9.6 Amps per Conductor |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 220 lbs (100 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 70 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 60°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | 0°C to +60°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.56 in (65.0 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.56 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 (UL910), FT6 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 725, CL2P |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CL2P. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Non-Plenum Number | 2181LA |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.68 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
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