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M3830 - CONTROL, 5C #16, Str, PVC/NYLON, 600 V, TC 90C, SUN RES, DIRECT BURIAL

CONTROL, 5 Conductor 16 AWG (7/.0192) BC - Bare Copper, PVC/NYLON Insulation, Black PVC Outer Jacket, TC 90C, SUN RES, DIRECT BURIAL

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Data, communication, audio, and low-level signal transmission; industrial networking, serial communication, control panels, automation equipment, and instrumentation systems.

Construction Details

Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingMaterial
Conductor(s)516 AWG7x25BC - Bare Copper
Insulation
ElementMaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
Conductor(s)PVC/Nylon - Polyvinyl Chloride + Nylon0.016 in (0.41 mm)0.100 in (2.54 mm)Black, Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. ThicknessNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.047 in (1.2 mm)0.368 in (9.35 mm)
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.368 in (9.35 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Electricals
ElementNom. Capacitance Cond-to-CondNom. Inductance
Conductor(s)27 pF/ft (89 pF/m)0.18 µH/ft (0.59 µH/m)
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
600 V (TC)

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
90°C-25°C To +90°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
3.7 in (94 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 60 lbs (27 kg)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
NEC / UL Compliance: Article 336, TC
European Directive Compliance: 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)

Product Notes

Notes: Alpha Wire -* P/N M3830 5C 16 AWG EXXXXXX (UL) TYPE TC 600V 90C DRY 75C WET SUN RES DIR BUR CE ROHS

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.121 Revision Date: 06-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLength
M3830 BK005BlackReel100 ft
M3830 BK001BlackReel1,000 ft
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