
Fire Alarm, #18-3c BC, FPLP
Fire Alarm Cable, Plenum-FPLP, 3-18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
6321UL is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6321UL 0021000 | Red | 612825175940 | 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) | 0.16 in |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 3 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.061 in (1.5 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, Brown |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
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Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.16 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.65 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 29 pF/ft (95 pF/m) |
| Max. Current | 5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 58.8 lbs (26.7 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 22.7 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating | 0°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.28 in (32.5 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 1.28 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 (UL910) |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 760, FPLP |
| 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 |
| Non-Plenum Number | 5321UL |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.306 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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Resources
Belden 6321UL 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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