
Access Control, 16c (#22-3pr, #18-4c, #22-6c), Only Card Reader Pairs Shielded, Banana Peel®, CMP
Access Control Cable, Plenum-CMP, 3-22 AWG pairs, 4-18 AWG conductors, 4-22 AWG conductors, 2-22 AWG conductors, All conductors stranded bare copper with Flamarrest® insulation, Only Card Reader pairs have overall Beldfoil® shield and Flamarrest® jacket, Banana Peel® No overall jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Access Control, Security System, Power Limited Controls |
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| Patent | This product has one or more applicable patents. More information on patents can be found at https://www.belden.com/patents . |
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.396 in (10.1 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element Description | Element | No. of Elements | Size | Stranding | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Reader | Pair(s) | 3 | 22 AWG | 7x30 | BC - Bare Copper |
| Door Contact | Conductor(s) | 2 | 22 AWG | 7x30 | BC - Bare Copper |
| REX/Spare | Conductor(s) | 4 | 22 AWG | 7x30 | BC - Bare Copper |
| Lock Power | Conductor(s) | 4 | 18 AWG | 7x26 | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element Description | Element | Material | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Reader | Pair(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | Black & Red, White & Green, Brown & Orange | |
| Door Contact | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | Black, Red | |
| REX/Spare | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | Black, Red, White, Green | |
| Lock Power | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.062 in (1.6 mm) |
Inner Shield
| Element Description | Element | Shield Type | Material | Coverage | Drainwire Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Reader | Pair(s) | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | 100% | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Door Contact | Conductor(s) | No Shield | |||
| REX/Spare | Conductor(s) | No Shield | |||
| Lock Power | Conductor(s) | No Shield |
Inner Jacket
| Element Description | Element | Material | Nom. Diameter | Ripcord | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Reader | Pair(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.216 in (5.49 mm) | Yes | Orange |
| Door Contact | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.120 in (3.05 mm) | Yes | White |
| REX/Spare | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.139 in (3.53 mm) | Yes | Blue |
| Lock Power | Conductor(s) | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.180 in (4.57 mm) | Yes | Gray |
Outer Jacket
| Nom. Diameter | 0.396 in (10.1 mm) |
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Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element Description | Element | Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Inner Shield DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | Max. Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Reader | Pair(s) | 16.3 Ohm/1000ft (53.5 Ohm/km) | 14.9 Ohm/1000ft (48.9 Ohm/km) | 24 pF/ft (79 pF/m) | 60 pF/ft (200 pF/m) | 2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
| Door Contact | Conductor(s) | 16.4 Ohm/1000ft (53.8 Ohm/km) | 2.2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC | |||
| REX/Spare | Conductor(s) | 16.4 Ohm/1000ft (53.8 Ohm/km) | 2.2 Amps per Conductor at 25oC | |||
| Lock Power | Conductor(s) | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km) | 4 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (UL CMP) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 147 lbs (66.7 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 86 lbs/1000ft (130 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | 0°C to +75°C |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMP. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), 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 | 558AMS |
Product Notes
| Notes | Cold environment installation: When installing cables that have been stored at ambient temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Centigrade) or lower, Belden recommends conditioning of the cable for 12 hours at room temperature prior to individual cable leg separation. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.126 Revision Date: 05-31-2024 |
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