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538AMS - Access Control, 16c (#18-3pr, #16-4c, #18-6c), Only Card Reader Pairs 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 polyolefin insulation, Only Card Reader pairs have overall Beldfoil® shield and PVC jackets, 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. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Card ReaderPair(s)PP - PolypropyleneBlack & Red, White & Green, Brown & Orange
Door ContactConductor(s)PP - PolypropyleneBlack, Red
REX/SpareConductor(s)PP - PolypropyleneBlack, Red, White, Green
Lock PowerConductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.073 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)No Shield
REX/SpareConductor(s)No Shield
Lock PowerConductor(s)No Shield
Inner Jacket
Element DescriptionElementMaterialNom. DiameterRipcordColor
Card ReaderPair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.272 in (6.91 mm)YesOrange
Door ContactConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.158 in (4.01 mm)YesWhite
REX/SpareConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.184 in (4.67 mm)YesBlue
Lock PowerConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.210 in (5.33 mm)YesGray
Outer Jacket
Nom. Diameter
0.500 in (12.7 mm)
Table Notes: Banana Peel®
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.500 in (12.7 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/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)13.1 Ohm/1000ft (43.0 Ohm/km)29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m)4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Door ContactConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)52.5 pF/ft (172 pF/m)4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
REX/SpareConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Lock PowerConductor(s)4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km)30.5 pF/ft (100 pF/m)5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V (UL CMR)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
0°C to +75°C
Max. Pull Tension: 235 lbs (107 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 138 lbs/1000ft (205 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Riser, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1666 Riser
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMR
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: 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)
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Plenum Number: 638AMS

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: 0.118 Revision Date: 05-31-2024
Date: 2004-01-01
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