Belden 1242A 008U, Multi Conductor Audio Control Cable 4C PE PVC CM

SKU:Belden 1242A 008U
● In stock
× 1,000 ft = Total: 1,000 ft
Description
Belden 1242A 008U is a multi-conductor audio, control, and instrument cable with 4 solid 22 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors, PO - Polyolefin insulation, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. It is rated 300 V and CM, with environmental suitability listed as Indoor - Riser, Indoor. Electrical performance includes 15 pF/ft (49 pF/m) nominal capacitance cond-to-cond and 2.2 Amps per conductor at 25ºC. The cable is unshielded (Outer Shield: No Shield) and has a Gray jacket.
Belden 1242A 008U Key Features
- 4 solid 22 AWG conductors using BC - Bare Copper for consistent conductor construction.
- PO - Polyolefin insulation with Nom. Insulation Thickness of 0.009 in (0.23 mm) and Nom. Insulation Diameter of 0.0437 in (1.11 mm).
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with Nom. Jacket thickness of 0.025 in (0.64 mm) and Overall Cable Diameter (nominal) of 0.156 in (3.96 mm).
- Unshielded design (Outer Shield: No Shield).
- Rated UL Voltage Rating: 300 V and NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CM.
- Environmental suitability listed as Indoor - Riser, Indoor.
Belden 1242A 008U Applications
- Use for low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) where consistent signal wiring is needed.
- Support low voltage control (24v, …) in control and automation wiring.
- Choose it for line level audio connections in installed audio signal paths.
- Use it for voice communications wiring in building and system interconnects.
- Commonly used for panel wiring to route signals and control connections within enclosures.
Belden™ and all associated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Color Code | Green, Red, Yellow, Black |
| Jacket Color | Gray |
| Bulk cable weight | 15 lbs/1000ft (22 kg/km) |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 17.8 Ohm/1000ft (58.4 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. inductance | 0.17 µH/ft (0.56 µH/m) |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 66% |
| Nom. delay | 1540 ns/ft |
| Nom. insertion loss (attenuation) | 0.53 dB/100m at 1 MHz |
| Data category | Category 3 |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| UL temperature | 60°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.54 in (39.1 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.54 in (39.1 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 32 lbs (15 kg) |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CM |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1685 UL Loading, UL 1685 Vertical Tray, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| Priced Per | FT |
Images are for reference only. Specifications may change without notice — verify suitability for your application before purchase. The manufacturer's documentation controls.
Need a cut length, bulk pricing, or a spec sheet?
Our team quotes custom lengths and volume orders, usually same day.