Belden DEDN162U, 2C 16 awg Unshielded Black Jacket

Belden DEDN162U is an indoor/outdoor Digital Electricity™ copper cable for Digital Electricity™ and Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS). It is built with 2 twisted pair 16 AWG (7x24) stranded tinned copper conductors and a PVC jacket. This unshielded cable includes PVC insulation, a UL voltage rating of 450 V RMS, and an operating range of -30°C to +105°C. It is rated CL4 and CMG and is listed with multiple NEC / UL compliance designations.

Belden DEDN162U Key Features

• Supports Digital Electricity™ and Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS) installations where controlled power delivery is required.
• 2 twisted pair 16 AWG (7x24) stranded tinned copper conductors provide stranded construction and TC - Tinned Copper material.
• Unshielded construction with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket.
• Rated CL4 and CMG, with NEC / UL compliance including Article 725, Article 800, CL4, CL3, and CMG.
• Environmental suitability includes indoor, outdoor, and sunlight resistance.

Belden DEDN162U Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Conductor count	2 Twisted Pair
Conductor size	16 AWG (7x24)
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Conductor type	Stranded Conductor
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Insulation nominal thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Insulation color code	Black & Red, Black & White
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket nominal thickness	0.040 in (1.0 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

UL voltage rating	450 V RMS
Nominal conductor DCR	4.55 Ohm/1000ft
Nominal capacitance (Cond-to-Cond)	24.5 pF/ft (80.4 pF/m)
Max. current	8.75 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC (35°C Temperature Rise)

Physical, Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Nominal diameter	0.409 in (10.4 mm)
UL temperature	105°C
Operating range	-30°C To +105°C
Max. pull tension	143 lbs (64.9 kg)
Bulk cable weight	70 lbs/1000ft
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4

Compliance & Certifications

AWM compliance	AWM 2464
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
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), REACH: 2019-05-14
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Belden DEDN162U Applications

• Use in Digital Electricity™ installations where Digital Electricity™ power distribution is required.
• Support Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS) deployments that need a cable designed for FMPS connectivity.
• Enable remote powering runs where power needs to be delivered to equipment located away from the source.
• Install in wet locations where the environment includes moisture exposure.
• Route through conduit pathways for in-conduit installations.

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