Belden 5543FE 008, Multi Conductor Cable 4 Pair 22 AWG PVC Gray

Belden 5543FE 008 is a security & sound cable for riser (CMR) installations, built with 4 stranded bare copper pairs (22 AWG) and polyolefin insulation. It features an overall Beldfoil® tape shield with a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire, plus a PVC jacket with ripcord. Key electrical and safety details include 17.6 Ohm/1000ft nominal conductor DCR, 24 pF/ft (79 pF/m) nominal capacitance cond-to-cond, and a 300 V UL voltage rating.

Key Features

• Designed for riser (CMR) installations in security and sound wiring.
• 4 stranded bare copper pairs (22 AWG) with conductors twisted into pairs and multiple pairs cabled together.
• Overall Beldfoil® tape shield with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
• PVC jacket with ripcord for easier cable preparation.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet to support accurate measuring and pulls.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Elements	pair(s)
Number of elements	4
Conductor size	22
Stranding	7x30
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PO - Polyolefin
Insulation thickness (nom.)	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Insulation diameter (nom.)	0.045 in (1.1 mm)
Color code	Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green, Black & Blue
Outer shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield construction	Overall Shield & drain
Drainwire type	24 AWG (7x32) TC
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket thickness (nom.)	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Diameter (nom.)	0.22 in (5.6 mm)
Plenum number	6543FE

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	17.6 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	24 pF/ft (79 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (Conds + Shield)	43.25 pF/ft (141.9 pF/m)
Nom. outer shield DCR	14.4 Ohm/1000ft (47.2 Ohm/km)
Max. current	2 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
UL voltage rating	300 V

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	-20°C To +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Max. pull tension	78.3 lbs (35.5 kg)
Bulk cable weight	28 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CMR
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, 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

• Commonly installed in security system wiring where a riser-rated cable is required.
• Enables intercom/PA connections in building communication systems.
• Works well for audio/speaker runs where paired conductors are needed for signal distribution.
• Supports power-limited controls in control circuits.
• Helps in a noisy environment where shielding is desired.

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