Belden 5240F1 010, Multi Conductor Water Resistant 1 FS PR 16 AWG PVC Black

Belden 5240F1 010 is a foil-shielded, water-resistant security and sound cable with 1 pair of 16 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors and a PVC jacket. It features a tape shield with 100% coverage, plus an 18 AWG (7x26) TC drainwire and waterblock tape for moisture protection and noise rejection. Rated CMG-FPL-PLTC and 300 V (CMG, FPL, PLTC-ER), it is designed for indoor/outdoor use with sunlight resistance and burial, including below-grade duct environments.

Key Features

• 1 pair of 16 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors (7x24) for security and sound wiring.
• Tape shield made of Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) with 100% coverage and overall shield & drain construction.
• 18 AWG (7x26) TC drainwire supports shield termination and noise rejection.
• Waterblock tape adds moisture protection in wet locations and burial environments.
• PVC insulation and PVC jacket support indoor/outdoor use with sunlight resistance.
• Ratings: CMG-FPL-PLTC; UL voltage rating: 300 V (CMG, FPL, PLTC-ER).

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of elements	1 pair
Conductor size	16 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x24
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Conductor type	Stranded Conductor
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Insulation thickness (nom.)	0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Insulation diameter (nom.)	0.0775 in (1.97 mm)
Color code	Black & Red
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Shield construction	Overall Shield & drain
Drainwire type	18 AWG (7x26) TC
Waterblocking	Waterblock Tape
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket thickness (nom.)	0.037 in (0.94 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nom.)	0.254 in (6.45 mm)

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	4.4 Ohm/1000ft (14 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	76 pF/ft (250 pF/m)
Nom outer shield DCR	16.9 Ohm/1000ft (55.4 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	90°C
Operating	-20°C to +90°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.5 in (64 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.5 in (64 mm)
Max. pull tension	93 lbs (42 kg)
Bulk cable weight	34 lbs/1000ft (51 kg/km)
Environmental suitability	Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 725, Article 760, Article 800, CMG, FPL, PLTC
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4, IEEE 1202
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)
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Sustainability	Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available

Applications

• Supports security system wiring where shielded construction helps manage noise in electrically noisy areas.
• Use it for intercom/PA connections in environments that may include wet locations.
• Choose it for audio/speaker runs where a foil shield and drainwire are used for noise rejection.
• Works for power-limited controls in installations requiring CMG-FPL-PLTC ratings and 300 V (CMG, FPL, PLTC-ER).
• Install it in noisy & wet locations where waterblock tape and a water-resistant design are needed.
• Route it in below-grade duct environments and burial applications.

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