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26320UL - Fire Alarm, #18-2c BC, FPLP, Armored


Fire Alarm Cable, Armored Plenum-FPLP, 2-18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)218 AWGSolidBC - Bare Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.008 in (0.20 mm)0.057 in (1.4 mm)Black, Red
Armor
Armor Type & MaterialDiameter Over Armor
Interlocking Aluminum.355 in
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcordNotes
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride.015 in (0.38 mm).144 in (3.66 mm)YesInterlocking Armor Outside Diameter: .355 in
Table Notes: Interlocking Armor Outside Diameter: .355 in
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): .355 in (9.02 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondMax. Current
Conductor(s)6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km)31 pF/ft (100 pF/m)14 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
75°C0°C to +75°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
3 in (76 mm)3 in (76 mm)
Table Notes: Internal Cable Bend Radius: 1.15 in

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Plenum, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum)
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 760, FPLP
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark
Other Standard Compliance(s): California State Fire Marshall
Plenum Number: Yes

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.13 Revision Date: 02-16-2025
Date: 2005-04-01
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