Belden 5000FE 008, Commercial Audio Cable 2C 12 AWG FRPVC Red, Gray Jacket
Description
Belden 5000FE 008 is a 2-conductor commercial audio and security cable built with 2-12 AWG stranded bare copper conductors (19x25) and a Beldfoil® shield. It features PP - Polypropylene insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord, plus sequential footage marking every two feet to support efficient measuring and installation. The cable is rated Riser-CL3R-FPLR with a 300 V UL voltage rating and is designed for indoor riser and indoor environments.
Belden 5000FE 008 Key Features
- 2-conductor construction with 2-12 AWG stranded bare copper conductors (19x25) for commercial audio and security wiring.
- Beldfoil® shield with an overall tape shield and drain wire to support performance in noisy environment installations.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord to help with easier pulls and termination.
- Sequential footage marking every two feet to simplify measuring and layout during installation.
- Rated Riser-CL3R-FPLR with a 300 V UL voltage rating.
Belden 5000FE 008 Applications
- Supports security system wiring where a commercial audio and security cable is required.
- Commonly installed for intercom/PA connections in building communication systems.
- Used for audio/speaker runs to connect audio equipment and speaker circuits.
- Specified for Fire Alarm systems (Red only) where that application is required.
- Helps in noisy environment installations where shielding is needed.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Conductors | 2 |
| Conductor size | 12 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x25 |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Insulation Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.011 in (0.28 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.113 in (2.87 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White |
| Outer shield type | Tape |
| Outer shield material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Outer shield coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire type | 20 AWG (Solid) TC |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Nom. cable diameter | 0.264 in (6.71 mm) |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Jacket Color | Gray |
| Plenum number | 6000FE |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 1.6 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 64 pF/ft (210 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 115.25 pF/ft (378.12 pF/m) |
| Nom. inductance | 0.14 µH/ft (0.46 µH/m) |
| Max. current | 30 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 7.1 Ohm/1000ft (23 Ohm/km) |
| UL temperature | 75°C |
| Operating | -20°C to +75°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 2.6 in (66 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 2.6 in (66 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 164.6 lbs (74.66 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 55 lbs/1000ft |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 FT4, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 725, Article 760, CL3R, FPLR |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| 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) |
| Item Type | Belden Multi-Pair Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 5000FE 0081000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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