Belden 5406UE 008, Security Alarm Cable CMR 8C 20 AWG PVC 1000’

Belden 5406UE 008 is a security & sound cable with 8 stranded bare copper conductors in 20 AWG, insulated with PP - Polypropylene and protected by a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. Designed for riser installations, it meets UL1666 Riser and FT4 flammability requirements and carries a 300 V rating. A built-in ripcord supports easier stripping, and sequential footage marking every two feet helps simplify measuring and pulls.

Key Features

• 8 stranded bare copper conductors in 20 AWG for security and sound wiring.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket.
• Ripcord included to support easier stripping during installation.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet to simplify measuring and pulls.
• Riser fire rating with UL1666 Riser and FT4 flammability compliance.
• 300 V UL voltage rating.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of Conductors	8
Conductor Size	20
Conductor Stranding	7x28
Conductor Material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation Material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. Insulation Thickness	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Nom. Insulation Diameter	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Color Code	Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow
Outer Jacket Material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. Jacket Thickness	0.018 in (0.46 mm)
Nom. Diameter	0.208 in
Shield	No

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. Conductor DCR	10.82 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. Capacitance (Cond-to-Cond)	26 pF/ft (85 pF/m)
Max. Current	2.6 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL Temperature	75°C
Operating Temperature	-20°C To +75°C
Bend Radius (stationary min.)	2.08 in (52.8 mm)
Bend Radius (installation min.)	2.08 in
Max. Pull Tension	124.8 lbs (56.61 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight	37 lbs/1000ft
Environmental Suitability	Outdoor

Compliance & Certifications

Fire Rating	Riser
NEC / UL Compliance	Article 800, CMR
CEC / C(UL) Compliance	CMG
European Directive Compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC Compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Applications

• Use in security system installations where multi-conductor wiring is needed for security circuits.
• Support intercom/PA systems that require reliable signal and control connections.
• Run for audio/speaker wiring for sound distribution and speaker connections.
• Install in power-limited control circuits used for power-limited controls.

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