Belden DEIP168U, Indoor 16 awg 8C Unshielded Plenum

Belden DEIP168U is an indoor Digital Electricity™ copper cable designed for Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), remote powering, and other indoor power distribution needs. It is built with 16 AWG stranded (19x29) TC - Tinned Copper conductors in 8 pairs and uses PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation. For plenum installations, it features a Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord and carries Plenum-CL4P, CMP, and CMP fire rating details. Electrical characteristics include 450 V RMS UL Voltage Rating, 4.3 Ohm/1000ft Nominal Conductor DCR, and 30 pF/ft (98 pF/m) Nominal capacitance (Cond-to-Cond).

Belden DEIP168U Key Features

• Designed for indoor Digital Electricity™ use in Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), remote powering, and indoor power distribution.
• Built with 16 AWG stranded (19x29) TC - Tinned Copper conductors arranged as 8 pairs.
• Uses PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord for easier jacket removal.
• Plenum-rated construction with NFPA 262 and FT6 flammability / reaction to fire listings.
• Electrical performance includes 450 V RMS UL Voltage Rating, 4.3 Ohm/1000ft Nominal Conductor DCR, and 30 pF/ft (98 pF/m) Nominal capacitance (Cond-to-Cond).

Belden DEIP168U Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Conductor type	Stranded Conductor
Insulation thickness (nominal)	0.011 in (0.28 mm)
Color code	Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue, Black & Yellow, Black & Brown, Black & Orange, Red & White
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket thickness (nominal)	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Shielding	No

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Overall diameter (nominal)	0.479 in (12.2 mm)
Bulk cable weight	159 lbs/1000ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Max. current	5.5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC (35°C Temperature Rise)
UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	0°C to +75°C
Max. pull tension	485 lbs (220 kg)
Environmental suitability	Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CL4P, CL3P
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMP
Fire rating	Plenum
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)
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Belden DEIP168U Applications

• Supports indoor Digital Electricity™ installations where controlled power distribution is required.
• Enables Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS) deployments for remote powering and indoor power distribution needs.
• Meets indoor requirements where plenum-rated cable is specified.

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