Belden 6506FE 877, Security Alarm Cable CMP 8C 22 AWG Shielded

Belden 6506FE 877 is a plenum-rated Security & Sound Cable with 8 stranded 22 AWG BC - Bare Copper conductors and PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation. It features a Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) tape shield with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire type for noise rejection. The PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket includes a ripcord and sequential footage marking every two feet. UL Voltage Rating is 300 V (CMP), with flammability / reaction to fire listings including NFPA 262 and UL 910 (Plenum).

Key Features

• Plenum-rated construction for indoor plenum and indoor installations.
• 8 stranded conductors with 22 AWG size and 7x30 stranding.
• Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) tape shield with 100% coverage, plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire type.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord: Yes and sequential footage marking every two feet.
• UL Voltage Rating: 300 V (CMP) and flammability / reaction to fire: NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum), FT6.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Cable type	Security & Sound Cable
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. insulation thickness	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.047 in (1.2 mm)
Color code	Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.015 in (0.38 mm)
Nom. diameter	0.190 in (4.83 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.190 in (4.83 mm)
Non-Plenum number	5506FE

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	16.2 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Cond	33 pF/ft (110 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	59 pF/ft (190 pF/m)
Max. current	1.9 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Nom outer Shield DCR	18.54 Ohm/1000ft (60.83 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	0°C to +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	1.9 in (48 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	1.9 in (48 mm)
Max. pull tension	78 lbs (35 kg)
Bulk cable weight	32 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CMP
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMP
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
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)
UK regulation compliance	UKCA Mark
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Applications

• Supports security system wiring where dependable signal integrity is needed in indoor spaces.
• Fits intercom/PA installations that benefit from shielded construction in electrically noisy environments.
• Handles audio/speaker connections where noise rejection is important.
• Serves power-limited controls circuits in indoor plenum areas.
• Performs well in a noisy environment where shielding helps reduce interference.

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