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2244C - Communication and Control, 4PR #18, Str, PVC, 300 V, AWM/STYLE 2464 80C, CM 75C, VW-1, CSA CMG, CSA FT4

Communication and Control, 4 Pair 18 AWG (16/30) TC - Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, Overall Aluminum/Polyester Shield, Slate PVC Outer Jacket, AWM/STYLE 2464 80C, CM 75C, VW-1, CSA CMG, CSA FT4 CMG, FT4 UL FT4, VW-1; CSA FT4

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Industrial control systems, raceways, cable trays, and ducts; instrumentation and control circuits; analog and digital signals (4–20 mA, 0–10 V); PLC and DCS systems; sensors, encoders, solenoids, valves, actuators, and positioners.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Pair(s)418 AWG16x30TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Pair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.016 in (0.41 mm)0.079 in (2.0 mm)Black-Red, Black-White, Black-Green, Black-Blue
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%20 AWG (10x30) TC
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.040 in (1.0 mm)0.397 in (10.1 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.397 in (10.1 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. Characteristic ImpedenceNom. Inductance
Pair(s)34 pF/ft (110 pF/m)61 pF/ft (200 pF/m)62 Ohm0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m)
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 77 Ohm/1000ft (250 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (CM, CMG, AWM 2464)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
80°C-20°C To +80°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
4.0 in (100 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 19.1 lbs (8.66 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685 FT4 Loading, FT4
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMG, CM
AWM Compliance: AWM 2464
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG
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 2244C 4PR 18 AWG SHIELDED 75C (UL) TYPE CM OR AWM 2464 OR C(UL) 75C TYPE CMG FT4 CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.114 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
2244C SL005Black and RedReel100 ft
2244C SL002Black and RedReel500 ft
2244C SL001Black and RedReel1,000 ft
2244C SL212Black and RedReel3,000 ft
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