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5300U2 - Security & Sound, #18-2c, BC, CL3, FPL, PLTC, Water-Blocked Direct Burial


Security & Sound Cable, Rated-CL3, 2-18 AWG PVC-Nylon insulation, 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)2187x26BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. ThicknessColor Code
PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon.020 in (0.51 mm)Black, Red
Outer Shield
TypeDescriptionCoverage [%]
Waterblocking TapeUnshielded - With Waterblocking Tape100%
Table Notes: Waterblocking tape
Waterblocking: Waterblock Tape
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride.040 in (1.0 mm).270 in (6.86 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): .270 in (6.86 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondMax. Current
7.06 Ohm/1000ft (23.2 Ohm/km)35 pF/ft (110 pF/m)5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C-20°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
2.3 in (58 mm)2.3 in (58 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 54
Bulk Cable Weight: 39 lbs/1000ft (58 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Burial
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1685, FT4
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, Article 760, CL3, FPL, PLTC
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CL3
TIA/EIA Compliance: TIA455-82 Water Penetration Test
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, 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: 0.6 Revision Date: 07-11-2025
Date: 2025-05-27
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