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638AMS - Access Control, 16c (#18-3pr, #16-4c, #18-6c), Only Card Reader Pairs Shielded, Banana Peel®, CMP


Access Control Cable, Plenum-CMP, 3-18 AWG pairs, 4-16 AWG conductors, 4-18 AWG conductors, 2-18 AWG conductors, All conductors stranded bare copper with Flamarrest® insulation, Only Card Reader pairs have overall Beldfoil® shield and Flamarrest® 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. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Card ReaderPair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.009 in (0.23 mm)0.063 in (1.6 mm)Black & Red, White & Green, Brown & Orange
Door ContactConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.009 in (0.23 mm)0.063 in (1.6 mm)Black, Red
REX/SpareConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.009 in (0.23 mm)0.063 in (1.6 mm)Black, Red, White, Green
Lock PowerConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.008 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)No Shield
REX/SpareConductor(s)No Shield
Lock PowerConductor(s)No Shield
Inner Jacket
Element DescriptionElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. DiameterRipcordColor
Card ReaderPair(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.017 in (0.43 mm)0.286 in (7.26 mm)YesOrange
Door ContactConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.015 in (0.38 mm)0.154 in (3.91 mm)YesWhite
REX/SpareConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.015 in (0.38 mm)0.180 in (4.57 mm)YesBlue
Lock PowerConductor(s)PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.015 in (0.38 mm)0.206 in (5.23 mm)YesGray
Outer Jacket
Nom. Diameter
0.508 in (12.9 mm)
Table Notes: Banana Peel®
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.508 in (12.9 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)40 pF/ft (130 pF/m)72 pF/ft (240 pF/m)9.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Door ContactConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)14 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
REX/SpareConductor(s)6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km)11.2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Lock PowerConductor(s)4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km)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.
5.08 in (129 mm)5.08 in (129 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 235 lbs (107 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 148 lbs/1000ft

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor - Plenum, Indoor
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum)
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 800, CMP
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)
Non-Plenum Number: 538AMS

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