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5300F2 - Security & Sound, #18-2c BC, Shielded, CL3, FPL, PLTC, Water-Blocked Direct Burial


Security & Sound Cable, Rated-CL3, 2-18 AWG PVC-Nylon insulation,100% Shielded, Waterblocking tape, PVC jacket with ripcord

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Security System, Intercom/PA, Audio/Speaker, Power-Limited Controls, Wet Location, Direct Burial

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)218 AWG7x26BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessColor Code
PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon.020 in (0.51 mm)Black, Red
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire TypeNotes
TapeAluminum - Poly 100%24 AWG (7x32) TC100% Waterblocking Tape
Table Notes: Waterblocking Tape
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride.040 in (1.0 mm).310 in (7.87 mm)Yes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)
6.5 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km)32 pF/ft (100 pF/m)58 pF/ft (190 pF/m)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C-20°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
2.79 in (70.9 mm)2.79 in (70.9 mm)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Burial
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL 1685
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 725, Article 760, CL3, FPL, PLTC
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CL3
TIA/EIA Compliance: TIA455-82 Water Penetration Test
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), 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)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.7 Revision Date: 07-11-2025
Date: 2025-05-28
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