
Technical Data Sheet
Fire Alarm Cables-
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DESCRIPTION: 18/2 Solid bare copper conductors, shielded with an overall jacket.
NEC RATING: FPLR, NEC Article 760
APPROVALS: (UL) Listed
APPLICATION: Indoor data fire alarm cable for (Data Circuits, Initiating Circuits, Notification Circuits, Addressable
Addressable
D975
Systems)
2833 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Toll Free: (800) 245-4964
Fax: (724) 222-6420
www.westpenn-wpw.com
Construction Parameters:
Conductor 18 AWG Bare Copper
Stranding Solid
Insulation Material Polyolefin
Insulation Thickness 0.012'' Nom.
Number of Conductors 2
Shield 100% Aluminum Polyester Foil
Drain Stranded Tinned Copper
Jacket Material PVC
Jacket Thickness 0.015'' Nom.
Overall Cable Diameter 0.210'' Nom.
Approximate Cable Weight 27 Lbs/1M' Nom.
Flame Rating UL 1666 Riser Flame Test
Electrical & Environmental Properties:
Temperature Rating -20deg C to 60deg C
Operating Voltage 300 V RMS
Max.Capacitance Between Conductors @ 1 KHz 25 pf/ft Nom.
Capacitance Between Conductors to Shield @ 1 KHz 45 pf/ft Nom.
DC Resistance per Conductor @ 20deg C 6.4 Ohms/1M' Nom.
Velocity of Propagation 71% Nom.
Insulation Colors Black, Red
Jacket Color Red
RoHS Compliant No
Mechanical Properties:
Max. Recommended Pull Tension 43.2 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius (Install) 2”
Specification Issue Date: 7/06
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Standard Lengths are 1000ft.
The Jacket is sequentially footmarked.
The information presented here is, to the best of our
knowledge, is true and accurate. However, since
conditions of use are beyond our control, all
recommendations or suggestions are presented
without guarantee or responsibility on our part. We
disclaim all liability in connection with the use of
information contained herein or otherwise.