Fire Alarm, #18-2c BC, Shielded, NPLF
Fire Alarm Cable, Rated-NPLF, 2-18 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
5320FN is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5320FN 0021000 | Red | 612825160410 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Fire Alarm, Non-Power Limited, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment |
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Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 2 |
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Conductor
| AWG | 18 |
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| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| No. of Conductors | 2 |
Insulation
| Material | PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon |
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| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.021 in |
Color Chart
| Number | Color |
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| 1 | Black |
| 2 | Red |
Outer Shield
| Type | Tape |
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| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Material Trade Name | Beldfoil® |
| Coverage [%] | 100% |
| Drainwire Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
| Drainwire AWG | 20 |
| Drainwire Construction n x D | Solid |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nominal Diameter | 0.243 in |
| Nominal Wall Thickness | 0.037 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Construction and Dimensions
Cabling
| Twists | 5.3 twist/ft |
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Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 14.25 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor | 41 pF/ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Other Conductor to Shield | 73.8 pF/ft |
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.2 μH/ft |
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Current
| Max. Recommended Current [A] | 5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
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Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 150 V RMS |
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Temperature Range
| UL Temperature Rating | 75°C |
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| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C To +75°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 30 lbs/1000ft |
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| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 53.2 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 2.5 in |
Standards
| NEC Articles | Article 760 |
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| NEC/(UL) Compliance | NPLF |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
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| EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
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Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
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| UL voltage rating | 150 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.313 Revision Date: 02-03-2025 |
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Resources
Belden 5320FN 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 Bulletin
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