
Fire Alarm, #12-2c BC, FPLR
Fire Alarm Cable, Riser-FPLR, 2-12 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polyolefin insulation, PVC jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Americas
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
5000UL is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000UL 0021000 | Red | 612825154655 | Order online |
| 5000UL 002U1000 | Red | 612825154648 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.26 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 12 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x25 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Pair(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.011 in (0.28 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.113 in (2.87 mm) |
| Color Code | Black & Red |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
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Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.26 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 1.72 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 23.75 pF/ft (77.92 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 12 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 152 lbs (68.9 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 51 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 2.08 in (52.8 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 2.08 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 FT4 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, FPLR |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Plenum Number | 6000UL |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.237 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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Resources
Belden 5000UL 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: 2009-10-01
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