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2285P

Product Number: 2285P

Light Dimmer Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG BC, CMP

Light Dimmer Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, CMP rating, Flamarrest® Low Smoke PVC jacket with ripcord.

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
2

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

2285P is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCOrder
2285P 009500WhiteReel500 ft612825408024Order online
2285P 0091000WhiteReel1,000 ft612825408017Order online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsBallast Wiring and Connection, Addressable Fire Systems, Data Circuits, Monitor/Detection, Control Circuits, Initiating Circuits, Notification Circuits

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.147 in (3.73 mm)

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements2
Size18 AWG
StrandingSolid
MaterialBC - Bare Copper

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.0605 in (1.54 mm)
Color CodeViolet, Gray

Outer Shield

MaterialNo Shield

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.015 in (0.38 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.147 in (3.73 mm)
RipcordYes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

Nom. Conductor DCR6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km)
Max. Current5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension39.2 lbs (17.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight15 lbs/1000ft (22 kg/km)

Temperature

UL Temperature75°C
Operating-20°C To +75°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.1.47 in (37.3 mm)
Installation Min.1.47 in (37.3 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor - Plenum, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to FireNFPA 262 (UL 910), FT6
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 800, CMP
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCMP.
European Directive ComplianceEU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Non-Plenum Number2285R

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.353 Revision Date: 01-15-2026

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