Belden 6401FE 877, FLRST Multi Conductor Audio Cable 3C 20 AWG
Description
Belden 6401FE 877 is a plenum-rated security and commercial audio cable for intercom/PA systems and sound/audio systems. It features 3 stranded 20 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord. For noise rejection, it uses an overall Beldfoil® tape shield (foil side out) with 100% coverage and a 22 AWG (7x30) TC drainwire. It is listed as CMP under Article 800 and meets NFPA 262 (UL 910).
Key Features
- 3 stranded 20 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors (7x28) for intercom/PA and sound/audio wiring.
- Overall Beldfoil® tape shield (foil side out) with 100% coverage and a 22 AWG (7x30) TC drainwire for noise rejection.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping and installation.
- Sequential footage marking every two feet to help with measuring and pulls.
- Plenum-rated: NFPA 262 (UL 910), FT6; NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CMP; CEC / C(UL) compliance: CMP.
Applications
- Used for intercom/PA systems and sound/audio systems in indoor plenum spaces.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductor count | 3 |
| Conductor size | 20 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x28 |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. insulation thickness | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.054 in (1.4 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White |
| Shield Type | Tape |
| Shield Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Shield Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire type | 22 AWG (7x30) TC |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.15 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
| Non-Plenum number | 5401FE |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 10.2 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 70 pF/ft (230 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-other) | 120 pF/ft (390 pF/m) |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 12.8 Ohm/1000ft (42.0 Ohm/km) |
| Max. current | 3.75 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| UL temperature | 75°C |
| Operating temperature | -20°C To +75°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.5 in |
| Max Pull Tension | 46.9 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| Bulk cable weight | 21 lbs/1000ft |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Priced Per | FT |
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