Armored Fire Alarm, #18-2c BC, Shielded, FPLP
Fire Alarm Cable, Armored Plenum-FPLP, 2-18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, overall Beldfoil® shield, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment |
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Construction Details
| Outer Jacket1 Table Notes | Interlocking Aluminum Armor O.D: .377 in |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | .377 in (9.58 mm) |
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | .010 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | .0605 in (1.54 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Armor
| Armor Type & Material | AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor |
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| Armor Material Diameter | .377 in (9.58 mm) |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Diameter | .155 in (3.94 mm) |
| Notes | Interlocking Aluminum Armor O.D: .377 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 65 pF/ft (210 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 117 pF/ft (384 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 14 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 65 lbs (29 kg) |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | 0°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum) |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, FPLP |
| 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) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | California State Fire Marshall |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.13 Revision Date: 03-04-2025 |
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Resources
Belden 26320FL technical datasheetSafe-T-Line Product BulletinFire Alarm Cable Product BulletinArmored Power-Limited Fire Alarm FPLPSound, Security & Alarm Cable Selection OverviewAccess Control Composite CablesNewGen Cables Product BulletinBelden Low Capacitance Digital Fire Alarm CablesWaterdog Cables Product BulletinDate: 2005-04-01
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