CONTROL, 16C #12, Str, PVC/NYLON, 600 V, TC 90C, SUN RES, DIRECT BURIAL
CONTROL, 16 Conductor 12 AWG (7/.0305) 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
M3878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3878 NC002 | No Color | Reel | 500 ft | Order online |
| M3878 NC001 | No Color | 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) | 0.759 in (19.3 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 16 |
| Size | 12 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x21 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.016 in (0.41 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.134 in (3.40 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Red/Black, Blue/Black, Orange/Black, Yellow/Black, Brown/Black, Black/Red, Blue/Red, Orange/Red, Yellow/Red, Brown/Red |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.759 in (19.3 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 31 pF/ft (100 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.16 μH/ft (0.52 μH/m) |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V (TC) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 236 lbs (107 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 90°C |
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| Operating | -25°C To +90°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 7.6 in (190 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor, 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), 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 M3878 16C 12 AWG EXXXXXX (UL) TYPE TC 600V 90C DRY 75C WET SUN RES DIR BUR CE ROHS |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.102 Revision Date: 06-30-2026 |
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