Belden 5301UE 008, Multi Conductor Audio Cable 3C 18 AWG FRPVC Gray

Belden 5301UE 008 is a security & commercial audio cable for indoor riser (CMR) installations, built with 3 stranded 18 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors. It features PO - Polyolefin insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord, plus sequential footage marking every two feet. Electrical characteristics include 300 V (CMR), 6.5 Ohm/1000ft nominal conductor DCR, and 5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C. It is specified for addressable fire systems and related initiating, notification, and control/monitoring circuits.

Key Features

• 3 stranded 18 AWG conductors with BC - Bare Copper support low-voltage circuit wiring.
• PO - Polyolefin insulation with color code: Black, Red, White supports conductor identification.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord supports easier stripping and routing.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet supports measuring and pulling runs.
• Rated 300 V (CMR) with 6.5 Ohm/1000ft nominal conductor DCR and 5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C.

Technical Specs

Cable Construction & Materials

Cable type	security & commercial audio cable
Number of conductors	3
Conductor size	18 AWG
Stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PO - Polyolefin
Insulation thickness (nom.)	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Insulation diameter (nom.)	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket thickness (nom.)	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.167 in (4.24 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	20.25 pF/ft (66.44 pF/m)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Environmental suitability	Indoor - Riser, Indoor
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	67 lbs (30 kg)
Bulk cable weight	22 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

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)

Related Reference

Plenum number	6301UE

Applications

• Specified for addressable fire systems in indoor riser pathways.
• Supports initiating circuits and notification circuits in fire alarm and signaling installations.
• Works for control circuits and control/monitoring circuits where consistent low-voltage performance is required.
• Used for monitor/detection wiring in security and commercial audio system environments.
• Applies to data circuits where this cable type is specified.

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