Fire Alarm, #16-2c BC, Shielded, NPLF
Fire Alarm Cable, Rated-NPLF, 2-16 AWG solid bare copper conductors with PVC/nylon insulation, overall Beldfoil® shield, PVC jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
5220FN is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5220FN 0021000 | Red | 612825158349 | C | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Non-Power Limited, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.266 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.021 in (0.53 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.094 in (2.4 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 |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.037 in (0.94 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.266 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 7.1 Ohm/1000ft (23 Ohm/km) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 4 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 48 pF/ft (160 pF/m) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 86.4 pF/ft (283 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.19 μH/ft (0.62 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 6.3 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 150 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 41 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.99 in (101 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 3.99 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, NPLF |
| 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) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.318 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
Resources
Belden 5220FN 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: 2005-07-01
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