
Security & Sound, 3 Conductor 20 AWG BC, O/A Foil, CMP
Security & Commercial Audio Cable, Plenum-CMP, 3-20 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Beldfoil® shield and Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
6401FE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6401FE 8771000 | Natural | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825176688 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Intercom/PA Systems and Sound/Audio Systems. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.15 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 3 |
| Size | 20 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x28 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.054 in (1.4 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 22 AWG (7x30) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.15 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 12.8 Ohm/1000ft (42.0 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 70 pF/ft (230 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 120 pF/ft (390 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 3.75 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 46.9 lbs (21.3 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 21 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 1.5 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 (UL 910), 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) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Non-Plenum Number | 5401FE |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.371 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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