Belden 8740 060U is a 1 pair multi pair cable with 22 AWG solid tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, and a PVC outer jacket. It is rated CMG and has a 150 V (CMG), 150 V (UL AWM 2576) voltage rating for indoor electronic and communication wiring. This cable is specified for low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) and low voltage control (24v, …), as well as telephone cables and voice communications.
Belden 8740 060U Key Features
- 1 pair construction for multi pair cable builds.
- 22 AWG solid tinned copper conductors (TC - tinned copper).
- PVC - polyvinyl chloride insulation and PVC - polyvinyl chloride outer jacket.
- CMG rating with a 150 V (CMG), 150 V (UL AWM 2576) voltage rating.
- Designed for indoor electronic and communication wiring.
Belden 8740 060U Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Number of pairs | 1 |
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| Conductor size | 22 AWG |
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| Stranding | Solid |
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| Conductor material | TC - Tinned Copper |
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| Color code | Black & Red |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Insulation thickness (nom.) | 0.010 in (0.25 mm) |
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| Insulation diameter (nom.) | 0.046 in (1.2 mm) |
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| Jacket thickness (nom.) | 0.032 in (0.81 mm) |
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| Overall cable diameter (nom.) | 0.156 in (3.96 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 12 lbs/1000ft |
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Electrical Characteristics
| Conductor DCR (nom.) | 20.6 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Capacitance, cond-to-cond (nom.) | 30 pF/ft (98 pF/m) |
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| Max. current | 6 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC |
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Environmental & Mechanical Ratings
| UL temperature | 80°C |
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| Operating temperature | -20°C to +80°C |
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| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.6 in (41 mm) |
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| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.6 in (41 mm) |
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| Max. pull tension | 16 lbs (7.3 kg) |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CMG |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
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| AWM compliance | AWM 2576 |
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| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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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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| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Belden 8740 060U Applications
- Used in telephone cables for indoor electronic and communication wiring.
- Supports low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in signal and instrumentation-style connections.
- Handles low voltage control (24v, …) circuits in indoor wiring runs.
- Applied in voice communications wiring where consistent connectivity is needed.
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