Fire Alarm, #12-2c BC, Shielded, FPLR
Fire Alarm Cable, Riser-FPLR, 2-12 AWG solid bare copper conductors with polyolefin insulation, overall Beldfoil® shield, PVC jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
5020FL is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5020FL 0021000 | Red | 612825155881 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 12 |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.105 in (2.67 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 20 AWG (7x28) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.243 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 7.5 Ohm/1000ft (25 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 1.65 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 71 pF/ft (230 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 128 pF/ft (420 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.14 μH/ft (0.46 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 12 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 170 lbs (77 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 55 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.64 in (92.5 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.64 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL 1666 riser |
| 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) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | California State Fire Marshall |
| Plenum Number | 6020FL |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.325 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
Resources
Belden 5020FL 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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