
Security & Sound, #18-8c, BC, Shielded, CMP
Security & Sound Cable, Plenum-CMP, 8-18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Beldfoil® shield and Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
6306FE is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6306FE 8771000 | Natural | 612825175551 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Security System, Intercom/PA, Audio/Speaker, Power-Limited Controls, Noisy Environment |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.246 in (6.25 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 8 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x26 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.063 in (1.6 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.246 in (6.25 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 13.1 Ohm/1000ft (43.0 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 42 pF/ft (140 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 76 pF/ft (250 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 9.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 185 lbs (83.9 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 63 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | 0°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum), FT6 |
| 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 | 5306FE |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.443 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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