Belden 5301FE 008U, Security Audio Cable CMR 3C 18 AWG Shielded PVC
SKU:Belden 5301FE 008U
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Description
Belden 5301FE 008U is a security & commercial audio cable built with 3 stranded 18 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors, PO - Polyolefin insulation, a tape shield with drain wire, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord. Designed for Indoor - Riser and Indoor installations, it carries a 300 V (CMR) rating and is listed to UL 1666 Riser, FT4, and IEC 60332-1-2. Electrical characteristics include 6.5 Ohm/1000ft nominal conductor DCR and specified capacitance values for signal performance.
Key Features
- 3 conductors with 18 AWG size and 7x26 stranding.
- BC - Bare Copper conductor material.
- PO - Polyolefin insulation with color code: Black, Red, White.
- Tape shield with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) material and 100% coverage.
- Drainwire type: 24 AWG (7x32) TC.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord: Yes.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V (CMR).
- Environmental suitability: Indoor - Riser, Indoor.
- Flammability / reaction to fire: UL 1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2.
- NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CMR.
- CEC / C(UL) compliance: CMG.
- 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).
Applications
- Use in intercom/PA systems where a shielded, code-compliant cable is needed for indoor riser pathways.
- Install in sound/audio systems that require specified capacitance and DCR characteristics for consistent signaling.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. current | 5 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C |
| Insulation thickness (nom.) | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Insulation diameter (nom.) | 0.062 in (1.6 mm) |
| Jacket thickness (nom.) | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nom.) | 0.171 in (4.34 mm) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 16.9 Ohm/1000ft (55.4 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
| Capacitance, Cond-to-Cond (nom.) | 36 pF/ft (120 pF/m) |
| Capacitance, Cond-to-other (nom.) | 64.75 pF/ft (212.4 pF/m) |
| UL temperature | 75°C |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +75°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 81 lbs (37 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 24 lbs/1000ft |
| Plenum number | 6301FE |
| Priced Per | FT |
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