Light Dimmer Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG BC, CMR
Light Dimmer Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with polyolefin insulation, CMR rating, PVC jacket with ripcord.
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- Status
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Part numbers
2285R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2285R 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825407966 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Ballast Wiring and Connection, Addressable Fire Systems, Data Circuits, Monitor/Detection, Control Circuits, Initiating Circuits, Notification Circuits |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.143 in (3.63 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
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| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.007 in (0.18 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.0545 in (1.38 mm) |
| Color Code | Purple & Gray |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
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Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.143 in (3.63 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 23 pF/ft (75 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.16 μH/ft (0.52 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 15 lbs/1000ft (22 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.43 in (36.3 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 1.43 in (36.3 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1666 Riser, FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMR |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, 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) |
| Plenum Number | 2285P |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.83 Revision Date: 01-15-2026 |
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