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1717 - Communication and Control, 6C #20, Str, Polyethylene(PE), 600 V

Communication and Control, 6 Conductor 20 AWG (26/34) TC - Tinned Copper, Polyethylene(PE) Insulation, Overall Tinned Copper Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)620 AWG26x34TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PE - Polyethylene0.015 in (0.38 mm)0.068 in (1.7 mm)Black, White, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
BraidTinned Copper (TC)85%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.035 in (0.89 mm)0.306 in (7.77 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.306 in (7.77 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Inductance
Conductor(s)22.4 pF/ft (73.5 pF/m)40 pF/ft (130 pF/m)0.19 µH/ft (0.62 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 31 Ohm/1000ft (100 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage RatingVoltage Rating
600 V600 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
-20°C To +60°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
3.1 in (79 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Product Notes

Notes: Alpha Wire -* P/N 1717 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.120 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
1717 SL005BlackReel100 ft
1717 SL002BlackReel500 ft
1717 SL001BlackReel1,000 ft
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