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Product Number: 1896C

Communication and Control, 3C #20, Str, PVC, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2509 80C, CM 75C, VW-1, CSA CMG, CSA FT4

Communication and Control, 3 Conductor 20 AWG (7/28) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Black & Red PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2509 80C, CM 75C, VW-1, CSA CMG, CSA FT4 CMG, FT4 UL FT4, VW-1; CSA FT4

Availability
Global
Status
Active
Orderable items
3

Ships from and sold by A5 IT.

Part numbers

1896C is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.

Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthOrder
1896C SL005SlateReel100 ftOrder online
1896C SL002SlateReel500 ftOrder online
1896C SL001SlateReel1,000 ftOrder online

Specifications

Product Overview

Suitable ApplicationsIndustrial control systems, raceways, cable trays, and ducts; instrumentation and control circuits; analog and digital signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V); PLC and DCS systems; sensors, encoders, solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners.

Construction Details

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)0.191 in (4.85 mm)

Conductor

ElementConductor(s)
No. of Elements3
Size20 AWG
Stranding7x28
MaterialTC - Tinned Copper

Insulation

ElementConductor(s)
MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.016 in (0.41 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter0.070 in (1.8 mm)
Color CodeBlack, Red, White

Outer Jacket

MaterialPVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Thickness0.020 in (0.51 mm)
Nom. Diameter0.191 in (4.85 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals

ElementConductor(s)
Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond27 pF/ft (89 pF/m)
Nom. Inductance0.19 μH/ft (0.62 μH/m)

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating300 V (CM, CMG, AWM 2509)

Mechanical Characteristics

Max. Pull Tension314 lbs (142 kg)

Temperature

UL Temperature80°C
Operating-20°C To +80°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min.1.9 in (48 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental SuitabilityIndoor
SustainabilityCA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to FireUL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4
NEC / UL ComplianceArticle 800, CMG, CM
AWM ComplianceAWM 2509
CEC / C(UL) ComplianceCMG.
European Directive ComplianceEU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation ComplianceUKCA Mark
APAC ComplianceChina RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

NotesAlpha Wire -* P/N 1896C 3C 20 AWG (UL) 75C TYPE CM OR AWM 2509 OR C(UL) 60C TYPE CMG FT4 CE ROHS

History

Update and RevisionRevision Number: 0.117 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

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