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5401FE - Security & Sound, 3 Conductor 20 AWG, BC, O/A Foil, CMR




Security & Commercial Audio Cable, Riser-CMR, 3-20 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polyolefin insulation, Beldfoil® shield and PVC jacket with ripcord

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Intercom/PA Systems, Sound/Audio Systems

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)320 AWG7x28BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.008 in (0.20 mm)0.052 in (1.3 mm)Black, Red, White
Outer Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverageDrainwire Type
TapeBi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)100%24 AWG (7x32) TC
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcord
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.017 in (0.43 mm)0.149 in (3.78 mm)Yes
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.149 in (3.78 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Nom. InductanceMax. Current
10.2 Ohm/1000ft (33.5 Ohm/km)50 pF/ft (160 pF/m)90 pF/ft (300 pF/m)0.17 µH/ft (0.56 µH/m)3.75 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Nom Outer Shield DCR: 16.1 Ohm/1000ft (52.8 Ohm/km)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
75°C0°C To +75°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
1.49 in (37.8 mm)1.49 in (37.8 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 43.3 lbs (19.6 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 17 lbs/1000ft (25 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Riser, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMR
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG.
European Directive Compliance: EU CE Mark, 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: 6401FE

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.619 Revision Date: 07-23-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
5401FE 008500GrayReel500 ft612825162025
5401FE 0081000GrayReel1,000 ft612825162056C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2005-04-01
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