Belden 5000UE 008, Commercial Audio Cable 2C 12 AWG FRPVC Gray

Belden 5000UE 008 is a security and commercial audio cable with 2 conductors in 12 AWG stranded bare copper. It features PP - Polypropylene insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket, plus a ripcord to simplify pulls and stripping. Electrical characteristics include a 300 V UL voltage rating, 1.6 Ohm/1000ft DCR, 24 pF/ft (79 pF/m) capacitance, and 0.15 μH/ft (0.49 μH/m) inductance. It is designed for Indoor - Riser, Indoor environments and meets UL 1666 Riser, CL3R, and FPLR requirements.

Key Features

• 2-conductor construction with 12 AWG stranded bare copper (BC - Bare Copper) conductors.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black, White.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord: Yes.
• UL voltage rating: 300 V.
• Flammability / reaction to fire: UL 1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 FT4, IEC 60332-1-2.
• NEC / UL compliance: Article 725, Article 760, CL3R, FPLR.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	2
Conductor size	12 AWG
Conductor stranding	19x25
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. thickness	0.011 in (0.28 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.113 in (2.87 mm)
Outer shield	No Shield
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)

Dimensions & Weight

Nom. diameter	0.26 in (6.6 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.26 in (6.6 mm)
Bulk cable weight	51 lbs/1000ft

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	1.6 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	24 pF/ft (79 pF/m)
Nom. inductance	0.15 μH/ft (0.49 μH/m)
Max. current	30 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	-20°C to +75°C
UL temperature	75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.6 in (66 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.6 in (66 mm)
Max. pull tension	152 lbs (68.9 kg)
Environmental suitability	Indoor - Riser, Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

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)
Plenum number	6000UE

Applications

• Supports security system wiring in Indoor - Riser, Indoor installations.
• Use it for intercom/PA connections where a 2-conductor run is required.
• Works well for audio/speaker runs in commercial and security-related environments.
• Meets specified requirements for Fire Alarm systems (Red only).

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