Belden 5401FE 008, Commercial Audio Cable 3C 20 AWG Shielded PVC

Belden 5401FE 008 is a security and commercial audio cable for intercom/PA systems and sound/audio systems. It features 3 stranded 20 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors with PP - Polypropylene insulation and an overall Beldfoil® tape shield with a drain wire. Designed for indoor riser installations, it uses a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord and is rated CMR under Article 800. Sequential footage marking every two feet helps simplify measuring and pulls.

Key Features

• 3 stranded 20 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors for security and commercial audio wiring.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black, Red, White.
• Overall Beldfoil Shield tape (foil side out) with drain wire for shielded signal runs.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for indoor riser installations.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet to support measuring and pulling.
• Fire rating: Riser-CMR; NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CMR.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Conductor count	3
Conductor size	20 AWG
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Stranding	7x28
Conductor type	Stranded conductor
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Insulation thickness (nom.)	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Insulation diameter (nom.)	0.052 in (1.3 mm)
Shield construction	Overall shield & drain
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire type	24 AWG (7x32) TC

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Jacket thickness (nom.)	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Cable diameter (nom.)	0.149 in
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.149 in
Bulk cable weight	17 lbs/1000ft

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	10.2 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	50 pF/ft (160 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (Conds + Shield)	90 pF/ft (300 pF/m)
Nom. inductance	0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m)
Max. current	3.75 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Nom outer shield DCR	16.1 Ohm/1000ft (52.8 Ohm/km)
UL voltage rating	300 V

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating	0°C To +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	1.49 in (37.8 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	1.49 in
Max. pull tension	43.3 lbs (19.6 kg)
Environmental suitability	Indoor - Riser, Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
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)
Plenum number	6401FE

Applications

• Use in intercom/PA systems where shielded audio/control wiring is needed.
• Support sound/audio systems that benefit from an overall shield with drain wire for cleaner signal runs.

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