Fire Alarm, #18-2c BC, FPLP, Armored
Fire Alarm Cable, Armored Plenum-FPLP, 2-18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification |
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Construction Details
| Outer Jacket1 Table Notes | Interlocking Armor Outside Diameter: .355 in |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | .355 in (9.02 mm) |
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.008 in (0.20 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.057 in (1.4 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Armor
| Armor Type & Material | Interlocking Aluminum |
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| Diameter Over Armor | .355 in |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | .015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | .144 in (3.66 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Notes | Interlocking Armor Outside Diameter: .355 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 31 pF/ft (100 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 14 Amps per conductor @ 25°C |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Bend Radius Table Notes | Internal Cable Bend Radius: 1.15 in |
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Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | 0°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3 in (76 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3 in (76 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum) |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, FPLP |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | California State Fire Marshall |
| Plenum Number | Yes |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.13 Revision Date: 02-16-2025 |
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Resources
Belden 26320UL 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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