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5500FE - Security & Sound, 2 Conductor 22 AWG, BC, Shielded, CMR




Security & Sound Cable, Riser-CMR, 2-22 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, Beldfoil® shield and PVC jacket with ripcord

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Security System, Intercom/PA, Audio/Speaker, Noisy Environment

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)222 AWG7x30BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PP - Polypropylene0.008 in (0.20 mm)0.045 in (1.1 mm)Black, Red
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)0.126 in (3.20 mm)Yes

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Conductor DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield)Max. Current
Conductor(s)16.9 Ohm/1000ft (55.4 Ohm/km)34.5 pF/ft (113 pF/m)62 pF/ft (200 pF/m)6 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°C-20°C to +75°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.Installation Min.
1.3 in (33 mm)1.3 in (33 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 23.7 lbs (10.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 10 lbs/1000ft (15 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Riser, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL 1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR Compliance: CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: 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: 6500FH

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.698 Revision Date: 02-20-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC/EAN
5500FE 010U1000BlackUnReel1,000 ft612825423867
5500FE.00152ChromeReel152 m8719605008558
5500FE.00305ChromeReel305 m8719605008565
5500FE.00U305ChromeUnReel305 m8719605008572
5500FE.K0305ChromeReel305 m8719605008589
5500FE 008500GrayReel500 ft612825162773
5500FE 008U500GrayUnReel500 ft612825423836
5500FE 0081000GrayReel1,000 ft612825162803
5500FE 008U1000GrayUnReel1,000 ft612825162780
Date: 2005-04-01
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