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538AFS - Access Control, 16c (#18-3pr, #16-4c, #18-6c), Shielded, Banana Peel®, CMR




Access Control Cable, Riser-CMR, 3-18 AWG pairs, 4-16 AWG conductors, 4-18 AWG conductors, 2-18 AWG conductors, All conductors stranded bare copper with polypropylene insulation, Each cable has overall Beldfoil® shield and PVC jacket, Banana Peel® No overall jacket

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Access Control, Security System, Power Limited Controls
Patent: This product has one or more applicable patents. More information on patents can be found at https://www.belden.com/patents.

Construction Details

Conductor
Element DescriptionElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Card ReaderPair(s)318 AWG7x26BC - Bare Copper
Door ContactConductor(s)218 AWG7x26BC - Bare Copper
REX/SpareConductor(s)418 AWG7x26BC - Bare Copper
Lock PowerConductor(s)416 AWG19x29BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
Element DescriptionElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Card ReaderPair(s)PP - Polypropylene0.0085 in (0.22 mm)0.062 in (1.6 mm)Black & Red, White & Green, Brown & Orange
Door ContactConductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.0085 in (0.22 mm)0.062 in (1.6 mm)Black, Red
REX/SpareConductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.0085 in (0.22 mm)0.062 in (1.6 mm)Black, Red, White, Green
Lock PowerConductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.008 in (0.20 mm)0.073 in (1.9 mm)
Inner Shield
Element DescriptionElementShield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
Card ReaderPair(s)TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
Door ContactConductor(s)TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
REX/SpareConductor(s)TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
Lock PowerConductor(s)TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
Inner Jacket
Element DescriptionElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcordColor
Card ReaderPair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.020 in (0.51 mm)0.272 in (6.91 mm)YesOrange
Door ContactConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.020 in (0.51 mm)0.162 in (4.11 mm)YesWhite
REX/SpareConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.020 in (0.51 mm)0.194 in (4.93 mm)YesBlue
Lock PowerConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.020 in (0.51 mm)0.220 in (5.59 mm)YesGray
Outer Jacket
Nom. Diameter
0.516 in (13.1 mm)
Table Notes: Banana Peel®
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.516 in (13.1 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Element DescriptionElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Inner Shield DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldMax. Current
Card ReaderPair(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft13.1 Ohm/1000ft (43.0 Ohm/km)29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m)9.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Door ContactConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)16.7 Ohm/1000ft (54.8 Ohm/km)52.5 pF/ft (172 pF/m)94.5 pF/ft (310 pF/m)14 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
REX/SpareConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km)29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m)11.2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Lock PowerConductor(s)4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km)15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km)30.5 pF/ft (100 pF/m)55 pF/ft (180 pF/m)14.4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
75°C0°C to +75°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
5.16 in (131 mm)5.16 in (131 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 428 lbs (194 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 148 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Riser, Indoor
Sustainability: Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL 1666 Riser, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMR
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)
Plenum Number: 638AFS

Product Notes

Notes: Cold environment installation: When installing cables that have been stored at ambient temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Centigrade) or lower, Belden recommends conditioning of the cable for 12 hours at room temperature prior to individual cable leg separation.

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.516 Revision Date: 12-22-2023

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
538AFS 0001000Orange, White, Blue, GrayReel1,000 ft612825161806C
Date: 2005-04-01
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