
Security & Sound, 16 Pair 22 AWG, BC, CMP
Security, Pro Audio & Intercom Cable, 16 Pair 22 AWG stranded (7x30) bare copper pairs with FEP insulation, Individually Beldfoil® shielded and PVDF jacket with ripcord, Plenum rated.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
6549PA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6549PA 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825433835 | C | Order online |
| 6549PA 0081500 | Gray | Reel | 1,500 ft | 612825393580 | — | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Security, Audio, Intercom |
|---|
Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
|---|---|
| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2023-03-30 |
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.457 in |
|---|
Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 16 |
| Size | 22 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x30 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.010 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.049 in (1.2 mm) |
| Color Code | Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown, Black & Orange, Red & White, Red & Green, Red & Blue, Red & Yellow, Red & Brown, Red & Orange, Green & White, Green & Blue, Green & Yellow |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
|---|
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVDF - Polyvinylidene Fluoride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.457 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 17.6 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nom. Inner Shield DCR | 15.3 Ohm/1000ft (50.2 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 27.5 pF/ft (90.2 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 49.5 pF/ft (162 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 50 Ohm |
| Nom. Delay | 1.47 ns/ft |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 69% |
| Max. Current | 3 Amps per Conductor at 30oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 296.7 lbs (134.6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 151 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 150°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -15°C to +150°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 4.57 in (116 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 4.57 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 | REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Ripcord under jacket |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.459 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
|---|---|
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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