Security & Sound, 12 Conductor 18 AWG BC, LSZH
Security & Commercial Audio Cable, 12-18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, LSZH jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Capability
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Security System, Intercom/PA, Audio/Speaker, Power-Limited Controls |
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Construction Details
| Outer Jacket1 Table Notes | Ripcord provided under sheath |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 7.90 mm (0.311 in) |
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| No. of Elements | 12 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x26 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.2 mm (0.0079 in) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Gray, Pink, Turquoise |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
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| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Jacket
| Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.4 mm (0.016 in) |
| Nom. Diameter | 7.90 mm (0.311 in) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 21.3 Ohm/km (6.49 Ohm/1000ft) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 100 pF/m (30 pF/ft) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 180 pF/m (55 pF/ft) |
| Max. Current | 3.5 Amps per Conductor |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 480 N (110 lbf) |
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Temperature
| Operating | -20°C To +70°C |
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| Installation | -20°C To +70°C |
| Storage | -30°C To +70°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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| Installation Min. | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor, Indoor, Non-Halogenated |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| CENELEC Compliance | EN 50290-2-20 |
| European Halogen Free Standards | IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 2.5 μS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3, IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min. Transmittance = 60% |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
Product Notes
| Notes | This is a preliminary Technical Design Specification (TDS). The minimum business quantity to offer is 3km for the first order. This product will have Gray as standard color and 305mt as standard put-ups. Additional options for colors and put-ups are available on special request. The estimated production lead time for the first order will be similar to the production lead time of 4309UE. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.7 Revision Date: 08-18-2025 |
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