Belden 8205 060, Multi Pair Cable 1 Pair 20 AWG PVC Jacket

Belden 8205 060 is a 1 pair, 20 AWG electronic control cable with stranded (7x28) TC - Tinned Copper conductors, PVC insulation, and a PVC outer jacket. It is rated 300 V (CMG) and has a nominal overall cable diameter of 0.180 in (4.57 mm) for consistent routing. This cable meets Article 800, CMG and UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4 compliance requirements for indoor installations.

Key Features

• 1 pair construction with 20 AWG conductors for electronic control and signal wiring.
• Stranded (7x28) TC - Tinned Copper conductors for flexible handling.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket.
• UL voltage rating: 300 V (CMG).
• Overall cable diameter (nominal): 0.180 in (4.57 mm).
• Flammability / reaction to fire: UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4.
• NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CMG.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Conductor stranding	7x28
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Insulation nominal thickness	0.015 in (0.38 mm)
Insulation nominal diameter	0.065 in (1.7 mm)
Insulation color code	Black & Red
Outer jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Outer jacket nominal thickness	0.025 in (0.64 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	11.1 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	24.5 pF/ft (80.4 pF/m)
Max. current	3.7 Amps per Conductor at 20ºC
Nom outer shield DCR	11.3 Ohm/1000ft (37.1 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	60°C
Operating temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Minimum bend radius (stationary)	1.8 in (46 mm)
Minimum bend radius (installation)	1.8 in (46 mm)
Max. pull tension	25.2 lbs (11.4 kg)
Bulk cable weight	16 lbs/1000ft
Environmental suitability	Indoor - Plenum, Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: 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)
Sustainability	CA Prop 65

Applications

• Supports low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in control and instrumentation circuits.
• Handles low voltage digital control (24v, …) for control wiring and device signaling.
• Fits line level audio signal runs where consistent low-voltage performance is needed.
• Enables computer communication connections in low-voltage signal and control wiring setups.
• Commonly used for panel wiring in indoor installations.

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