Belden 538AFS 000, Composite Lock Power Cable 4C16 4C18 3P18 2C18 Shield
SKU:Belden 538AFS 000
$234.00
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Description
Belden 538AFS 000 is a composite access control cable for access control, security system, and power limited controls in indoor riser (Riser-CMR) installations. It combines 3-18 AWG pairs for card reader circuits with dedicated 18 AWG and 16 AWG conductors for door contact, REX/spare, and lock power. The cable uses stranded bare copper conductors with PP - Polypropylene insulation, plus an overall Beldfoil® shield and PVC inner jackets. The Banana Peel® design provides no overall jacket, with color-coded inner jackets and sequential marking at two foot intervals.
Belden 538AFS 000 Key Features
- Designed for indoor riser (Riser-CMR) installations supporting access control, security system, and power limited controls.
- Composite construction combines 3-18 AWG pairs for card reader circuits with dedicated 18 AWG and 16 AWG conductors for door contact, REX/spare, and lock power.
- Stranded bare copper conductors with PP - Polypropylene insulation.
- Overall Beldfoil® shield (tape) with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
- Banana Peel® (no overall jacket) design with PVC inner jackets that are color coded by application and sequentially marked at two foot intervals.
Belden 538AFS 000 Applications
- Use it in access control installations where card reader circuits, door contact, REX/spare, and lock power are routed together in a single composite cable.
- For security system wiring, it helps organize multiple circuit types with color-coded inner jackets by application.
- In indoor environments, it is intended for power limited controls, including Indoor - Riser locations.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Card reader construction | Pair(s), 3, 18 AWG, 7x26, BC - Bare Copper |
| Door contact construction | Conductor(s), 2, 18 AWG, 7x26, BC - Bare Copper |
| REX/spare construction | Conductor(s), 4, 18 AWG, 7x26, BC - Bare Copper |
| Lock power construction | Conductor(s), 4, 16 AWG, 19x29, BC - Bare Copper |
| Card Reader insulation | 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) nominal thickness; 0.062 in (1.6 mm) nominal insulation diameter |
| Door Contact insulation | 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) nominal thickness; 0.062 in (1.6 mm) nominal insulation diameter |
| REX/Spare insulation | 0.0085 in (0.22 mm) nominal thickness; 0.062 in (1.6 mm) nominal insulation diameter |
| Lock Power insulation | 0.008 in (0.20 mm) nominal thickness; 0.073 in (1.9 mm) nominal insulation diameter |
| Inner jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Inner jacket nominal thickness | 0.020 in (0.51 mm) |
| Card Reader inner jacket | 0.272 in (6.91 mm) nominal diameter; ripcord: Yes; color: Orange |
| Door Contact inner jacket | 0.162 in (4.11 mm) nominal diameter; ripcord: Yes; color: White |
| REX/Spare inner jacket | 0.220 in (5.59 mm) nominal diameter; ripcord: Yes; color: Blue |
| Lock Power inner jacket | 0.220 in (5.59 mm) nominal diameter; ripcord: Yes; color: Gray |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.516 in (13.1 mm) |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| UL temperature | 75°C |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to +75°C |
| Bulk cable weight | 148 lbs/1000ft |
| Plenum number | 638AFS |
| Card reader electrical | 6.6 Ohm/1000ft; 13.1 Ohm/1000ft (43.0 Ohm/km); 29 pF/ft (95 pF/m); 52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m); 9.8 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C |
| Door contact electrical | 6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km); 16.7 Ohm/1000ft (54.8 Ohm/km); 52.5 pF/ft (172 pF/m); 94.5 pF/ft (310 pF/m); 14 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| REX/spare electrical | 6.6 Ohm/1000ft (22 Ohm/km); 15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km); 29 pF/ft (95 pF/m); 52.25 pF/ft (171.4 pF/m); 11.2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Lock power electrical | 4 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km); 15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km); 30.5 pF/ft (100 pF/m); 55 pF/ft (180 pF/m); 14.4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 5.16 in (131 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 5.16 in (131 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 428 lbs (194 kg) |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CMR |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1666 Riser, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| 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) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Sustainability | Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available |
| Patent | This product has one or more applicable patents. More information on patents can be found at https://www.belden.com/patents . |
| Item Type | Belden Multi Conductor Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 538AFS 000250, 538AFS 000500, 538AFS 0001000 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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