Product Information

Specification

18/2 PAIR STRANDED BC EPS CMR/CL3R

Applications:

The fire alarm cable is an electrical wire that is used in signaling, remote control, communication systems, nurse call, and power-limited circuits. The operating temperature range of this electrical cable is from -20°C to 60°C, and the power limit is 300V.

Also Known As:

18 2 fire alarm wire, 18/2 pair fire alarm cable, smoke detector wiring, smoke alarm wiring, wiring fire alarm system.

Standards:

• UL Type CMR/CL3R – CMX Outdoor / cUL Type CMG/FT4
• NEC Article 725 & 800
• California State Fire Marshall

Construction

Conductors:

This fire alarm cable conductor is made of bare copper. Copper is used for this application because of its amazing electrical properties and flexibility.

Insulation:

The fire alarm wire has PVC insulation. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, is resistant to chemicals and UV light deformations, water-tight, and easy to cut.

Jacket:

The smoke alarm wiring has a PVC jacket with a rip cord. It is resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals and UV light deformations. It is also water-tight and easy to cut.

Shield:

This cable has a mylar-backed aluminum tape shield with 100% coverage.

Specifications:

• Conductor size (AWG): 18
• Stranding: 7/30
• No. of Conductors: 2
• No. of Pairs: 1
• Insulation Thickness (inches): 0.008
• Overall Jacket Thickness (inches): 0.018
• Nom. Approx. Weight (lbs/M’): 39.8

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