INSTRUMENTATION, 1PR #16, Str, PVC/NYLON, 600 V, TC 90C, SUN RES, DIRECT BURIAL
INSTRUMENTATION, 1 Pair 16 AWG (7/.0192) BC - Bare Copper, PVC/NYLON Insulation, Black PVC Outer Jacket, TC 90C, SUN RES, DIRECT BURIAL
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
5606B1601 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5606B1601 BK005 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | Order online |
| 5606B1601 BK001 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems. |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.300 in (7.62 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x25 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.100 in (2.54 mm) |
| Color Code | Black-White |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.050 in (1.3 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.300 in (7.62 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 30 pF/ft (98 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedence | 70 Ohm |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.18 μH/ft (0.59 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V (TC) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 1056 lbs (479.0 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 90°C |
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| Operating | -25°C To +90°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 336, TC |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Alpha Wire -* P/N 5606B1601 1PR 16 AWG (UL) TYPE TC 600V 90C DRY 75C WET SUN RES DIR BUR CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.116 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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