Belden 5100UP 010, Commercial Audio Cable CL3 2C 14 AWG PVC

Belden 5100UP 010 is a CL3-rated commercial audio cable for security system, intercom/PA, audio/speaker, and power-limited controls applications. It is built with 2-14 AWG highly flexible stranded bare copper conductors with PVC insulation, plus a PVC jacket with ripcord for easier handling and stripping. The cable is UL listed for 300 V (CL3) and is designed for indoor (not riser or plenum) installations. It meets NEC / UL compliance Article 725, CL3 and flammability / reaction to fire requirements including UL 1685 UL loading and IEC 60332-1-2.

Key Features

• CL3-rated commercial audio cable for power-limited circuit installations.
• 2-14 AWG highly flexible stranded bare copper conductors with PVC insulation.
• PVC jacket with ripcord for faster stripping and cleaner installs.
• UL listed for 300 V (CL3).
• Designed for indoor (not riser or plenum) environments.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	2
Conductor size	14 AWG
Conductor stranding	42x30
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. insulation thickness	0.020 in (0.51 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.115 in (2.92 mm)
Insulation color code	Black, White
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.018 in (0.46 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.266 in (6.76 mm)

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	2.42 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)
Nom. inductance	0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m)
Max. current	25 Amps per Conductor @ 30°C

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	-20°C to +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.7 in (69 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.7 in (69 mm)
Max. pull tension	106.6 lbs (48.35 kg)
Bulk cable weight	39 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 725, CL3
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 UL loading , IEC 60332-1-2
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 for security system wiring where a CL3-rated commercial audio cable is required.
• Support intercom/PA runs that need dependable signal delivery in indoor installations.
• Connect audio/speaker circuits for commercial audio distribution.
• Install in power-limited controls circuits in building and low-voltage control systems.

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