Belden 6000UE 010A is a plenum-rated security and commercial audio cable designed for reliable signal delivery in intercom/PA systems and sound/audio systems. It features 2 x 12 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket, plus a ripcord for easier stripping. Intended for indoor plenum spaces, it meets CL2P requirements, is rated 300 V, and has a UL temperature rating of 75°C.
Key Features
- Plenum-rated cable for indoor plenum installations (Environmental suitability: Indoor - Plenum, Indoor).
- 2 conductors in 12 AWG with BC - Bare Copper and 19x25 stranding.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket.
- CL2P compliance per NEC / UL compliance: Article 725, CL2P.
- Electrical ratings include UL Voltage Rating: 300 V and Max. current: 30 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C.
- Ripcord: Yes, for easier stripping.
- Tested to plenum fire standards NFPA 262 and UL 910 (Plenum).
Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Number of conductors | 2 |
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| Conductor size | 12 AWG |
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| Conductor stranding | 19x25 |
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| Conductor material | BC - Bare Copper |
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| Shield | No |
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| Insulation material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Insulation nom. thickness | 0.011 in (0.28 mm) |
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| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.113 in (2.87 mm) |
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| Color code | Black, White |
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| Jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Jacket nom. thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Nom. diameter | 0.252 in (6.40 mm) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.252 in (6.40 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 52 lbs/1000ft |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 1.6 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 36 pF/ft (120 pF/m) |
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| Nom. inductance | 0.14 μH/ft (0.46 μH/m) |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| UL temperature | 75°C |
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| Operating temperature | 0°C to +75°C |
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| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 152 lbs (68.9 kg) |
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Compliance & Certifications
| Flammability / reaction to fire | NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum), IEC 60332-1-2 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
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| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
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| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Related Part Reference
Applications
- Use in intercom/PA systems where consistent signal delivery is required.
- Install in sound/audio systems for indoor environments, including plenum spaces.
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