Belden 6342FE 877, Multi Conductor 3 Pair 18 AWG FLRST FS

Belden 6342FE 877 is a Plenum-CMP security & sound cable with 3 pairs of 18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors. It features an overall 100% tape shield made of Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) with a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire, along with PVC insulation and a PVC jacket with ripcord. The cable is UL rated 300 V and includes sequential footage marking every two feet to support faster measuring during installation.

Key Features

• Plenum-CMP security & sound cable construction for installations requiring CMP compliance.
• 3 pairs of 18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors (7x26) for low-voltage signal and control wiring.
• Overall 100% tape shield using Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
• PVC insulation and a PVC jacket with ripcord to support easier pulling and stripping.
• UL voltage rating: 300 V.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet for faster measuring and installation.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Pairs	3
Conductor size	18
Stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Insulation nominal thickness	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.063 in (1.6 mm)
Color code	Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire type	24 AWG (7x32) TC
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Jacket nominal thickness	0.015 in (0.38 mm)
Ripcord	Yes
Non-Plenum number	5342FE

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	6.93 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. outer shield DCR	12.1 Ohm/1000ft (39.7 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-cond)	40 pF/ft (130 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-other)	72 pF/ft (240 pF/m)
Max. current	3.5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Nom. diameter	0.282 in
Bulk cable weight	49 lbs/1000ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	0°C To +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.82 in (71.6 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.82 in
Max. pull tension	147 lbs (66.7 kg)

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	NFPA 262 (UL910), FT6
NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CMP
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMP
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 shielded, plenum-rated wiring is required.
• Support intercom/PA systems that benefit from an overall shield and drainwire for signal management.
• Run audio/speaker wiring in building spaces requiring CMP compliance.
• Install for power-limited controls wiring in low-voltage installations.
• Choose for noisy environment installations where an overall shield is used to support noise rejection.

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