Belden 5408UE 008 is a security & sound riser (CMR) cable with 10 stranded bare copper conductors in 20 AWG, insulated with PP - Polypropylene and protected by a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. It is rated 300 V and 75°C, with flammability / reaction to fire listed as UL1666 Riser, FT4. Installation-focused features include a ripcord and sequential footage marking every two feet.
Key Features
- 10-conductor 20 AWG construction for security & sound and power-limited control runs.
- Riser (CMR) cable with UL1666 Riser, FT4 flammability / reaction to fire listing.
- PP - Polypropylene insulation with a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket.
- Includes a ripcord for efficient stripping and installation.
- Sequential footage marking every two feet helps track pulls and cut lengths.
Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Number of Conductors | 10 |
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| Conductor Size | 20 |
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| Conductor Stranding | 7x28 |
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| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
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| Insulation Material | PP - Polypropylene |
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| Nom. Thickness (Insulation) | 0.008 in (0.20 mm) |
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| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.062 in (1.6 mm) |
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| Color Code | Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Gray |
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| Outer Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness (Jacket) | 0.018 in (0.46 mm) |
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| Nom. Diameter | 0.244 in |
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| Shield | No |
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Electrical Characteristics
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 10.82 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 24.7 pF/ft (81.0 pF/m) |
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| Max. Current | 2.6 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| Operating Temperature | -20°C To +75°C |
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| UL Temperature | 75°C |
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| Bend Radius (Stationary Min.) | 2.44 in (62.0 mm) |
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| Bend Radius (Installation Min.) | 2.44 in |
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| Max. Pull Tension | 126 lbs (57.2 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 44 lbs/1000ft |
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| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CMR |
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| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMG |
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| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
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| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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| Plenum Number | 6408UE |
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Applications
- Use in security system wiring where multi-conductor runs are needed for signal and power-limited control connections.
- Support intercom/PA installations that require organized conductor identification using the listed color code.
- Install for audio/speaker connections in building riser pathways where CMR is required.
- Apply in power-limited controls where sequential footage marking every two feet helps with measuring and cutting.
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