
Security & Sound, 3 Conductor 16 AWG BC, Shielded, CMP
Security & Commercial Audio Cable, 3 Conductor 16 AWG stranded (19x29) bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Beldfoil® shield, Plenum-CMP, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
6201FE 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 | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6201FE 8771000 | Natural | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825174172 | C | Order online |
| 6201FE 877U1000 | Natural | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825427100 | — | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Security Systems, Intercom/PA Systems, Sound/Audio Systems, Power Limited Controls |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.195 in (4.95 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 3 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x29 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.195 in (4.95 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 15.2 Ohm/1000ft (49.9 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 81.5 pF/ft (267 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 146.7 pF/ft (481.3 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.15 μH/ft (0.49 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 6.25 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CMP) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 116 lbs (52.6 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 36 lbs/1000ft (54 kg/km) |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | 0°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.0 in (51 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.0 in (51 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum), FT6 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMP. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| Non-Plenum Number | 5201FE |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.357 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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