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420BFE - Security & Sound, 20 Conductor 16 AWG BC, OS, LSZH, Eca

Security & Commercial Audio Cable, 20-16 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, Beldfoil® shield, LSZH jacket with ripcord, CPR Eca

Life Cycle Status: Capability

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Security System, Intercom/PA, Audio/Speaker, Power-Limited Controls

Product Life Cycle

Life Cycle: Capability - the product is not yet standardly available for orders but can be manufactured

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)616 AWG19x29BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)0.2 mm (0.0079 in)1.85 mm (0.0728 in)Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Gray, Pink, Tuquoise, White/Black, White/Red, White/Green, White/Orange, White/Blue, White/Brown, White/Yellow, White/Gray
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)0.7 mm (0.028 in)0.44 in (11 mm)Yes
Outer Jacket1 Table Notes: Ripcord provided under sheath
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.433 in (11.0 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Max. Current
Conductor(s)13.1 Ohm/km (3.99 Ohm/1000ft)120 pF/m (37 pF/ft)220 pF/m (67 pF/ft)4 Amps per Conductor

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
OperatingInstallationStorage
-20°C To +70°C-20°C To +70°C-30°C To +70°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
55 mm (2.2 in)110 mm (4.3 in)
Max. Pull Tension: 1300 N (290 lbf)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor/Outdoor - Euroclass Eca, Indoor, Non-Halogenated
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 Grey 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 4209FE. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.2 Revision Date: 10-26-2026
NewGen - Product Bulletin.pdf
2023-Belden-General Outdoor Suitability-Technical Bulletin Lowres.pdf
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