West Penn Wire 1975RD0500 signal cable Datasheet

Fire Alarm Cables

Life. Safety . Fire alarm systems serve as life lines to safe and secure buildings.

As one of the original manufacturers of fire alarm cable, West Penn Wire knows proper cable selection is critical to effective system performance. With over 100 variations of cable constructions, environmental ratings, colors, and striping options, we have the right fire alarm cable. Match the right cable to system demand and ensure a safe building.

B

B

A

C

C

A

A

FEATURES

• Solid Conductor Constructions

• Stranded Conductor Constructions

• Power Limited Data Grade Designs

• Available in Multiple Jacket Colors

• Avialable with Strips

• Circuit Integrity Designs

• Local Law 5 (NYC) Designs

• Indoor/Outdoor Design in Aquaseal Section-

WEST PENN WIRE CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE

Fire Alarm Cables

AWG

Size

# of

Cond.

12 Solid 2

14 Solid 2

14 Solid

16 Solid

16 Solid

18 Solid

18 Solid

12 Strd

14 Strd

14 Strd

16 Strd

16 Strd

18 Strd

18 Strd

4

2

4

2

4

4

2

2

4

2

4

2

UNSHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES

FPL FPLR FPLP NPLF NPLFP FPLR-CIC FPLR-CI

Aquaseal Low Cap Parallel Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap

AQ227

AQ226

AQ246

AQ225

AQ245

AQ224

AQ244

D990

D980

D982

974

972

971

970

998

994

700

990

992

980

982

998S

994S

990S

60995B 5020UZ 5020UM

60993B 1994 251994 5120UZ 5120UM

60700B

60991B 1990

60164B

5220UZ

5122UM

5220UM

5222UM

60980B

60992B

251980 5320UM

5322UM

5000UZ

5100UZ

5200UZ

AWG

Size

12 Solid

12 Solid

14 Solid

14 Solid

16 Solid

16 Solid

18 Solid

18 Solid

12 Strd

14 Strd

14 Strd

16 Strd

16 Strd

18 Strd

18 Strd

2

4

2

4

2

4

2

4

2

4

2

# of

Cond.

2

4

2

4

FPL

SHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES

FPLR FPLP NPLF NPLFP FPLR-CIC FPLR-CI

Aquaseal Low Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Low-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap Mid-Cap

AQ296

AQ295

D995

D991

D975

999

995

60994B

60992B

1999 5020FZ 5020FM

5022FZ 5022FM

1995 251995 5120FZ 5120FM

1997 5122FM

60990B D60990 1991 251991 5220FZ 5220FM 991

993 603164B

975 60975B D60975 1975 251975

977 60977B

5222FZ 5222FM

5320FM

5322FM

5000FZ

5100FZ 5100FM

5200FZ

5200FM AQ294

AQ3245

AQ293

AQ3244

5300FM

CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENN WIRE

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND CABLE:

West Penn Wire is the leading manufacturer of fire alarm system cables for the fire protection industry.Our innovative product line includes all power-limited and non-power limited cables for use in the NECArticle 760.West Penn Wire includes Aquaseal power-limited fire alarm system cables.AquasealWater-Resistant cable is a trademark for the industries original indoor/outdoor low-capacitance fire alarmsystem cables.

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) ARTICLE 760:NEC Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment of fire alarm systems, including all circutis controlled and powered by the fire alarm system.These systems are defined in the

NEC as “Theportion of the wiring system between the load side of the overcurrent devices or the power-limited supplyand the connected equipment of all circuits powered and controlled by the fire alarm system.”

POWER-LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

Three types of power-limited fire alarm cables are currently in use.

1.Type FPL- FPL power-limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for general purpose fire alarm use.This listing excludes installation in riser, ducts, plenums and other spaceused for environmental air unless the cable is installed in conduit.All FPL cables are listed as being resistant to the spread of fire and must pass both UL test 1424 and the vertical flame testUL 1581.

2.Type FPLR- FPLR power-limited fire alarm riser cable is listed as being suitable for use in a vertical run in a shaft or from floor to floor.All FPLR cables are listed as having fire-resistantcharacteristics capable of preventing fire from traveling from floor to floor.Riser cables must pass both UL test 1424 and the Vertical riser test UL 1666.

3.Type FPLP- FPLP power-limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for usein ducts, plenums and other space used for environmental air.All FPLP cable are listed as having adequate fire resistant and low-smokeproducing characteristics and must pass bothUL test 1424 and UL Stiener tunnel test 910. (NFPA262)

• No Voltage Rating Markings on PLFA Cables

• CL3 and CM rated cables, which have a voltage rating of 300V are permitted to be usedas

PLFA cables.

• Power-limited is inherently limited by the power supply

• Transformer

• Other Power Supply Devices

NON POWER-LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

1.Type NPLF- NPLF Non power-limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for general purpose fire alarm use.This listing excludes installation in riser, ducts, plenums and other space used for environmental air unless the cable is installed in conduit.All NFPL cables are listed as being resistant to the spread of fire and must pass both UL test

1424 and the verticalflame test UL 1581.

2.Type NPLFP- NPLFP Non power-limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for use in ducts, plenums and other space used for environmental air.All NPLFP cable are listed as having adequate fire resistant and low-smokeproducing characteristics and must pass bothUL test 1424 and UL Stiener tunnel test 910.(NFPA262)

• Power source of NPLFA circuits output voltage shall not exceed 600 volts.Nominal

• Marking on NPLF cables are not addressed as 150V.For use in 150V or less on NPLF circuits( out of tray or conduit)

• Class 1 cables can be installed and used as NPLFA, but must be placed in a tray or conduit.• Overcurrent devices shall be located at the point where the device to be protected receives its supply.


CONVENTIONAL ( STANDARD) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Conventional Fire Alarm Systems, in their various forms, have been around for many of years and havechanged little in that time in terms of technology although design and reliability have impovedsignificantly.However, Conventional systems are a well proven technology protecting many hundreds ofthousands of properties worldwide. A Conventional

Fire Alarm System is often the natural choice forsmaller systems or where budget constraints exist.

In a Conventional Fire Alarm System the “Intelligence”of the system resides solely within the Fire AlarmControl Panel.The

panel receives a trigger signal from a Conventional Detector or Initiating DeviceCircuit (Smoke, heat, flame detectors) which in turn signals the condition to the Notification (Indicating)Device Circuit such as alarm sounders, horns, strobes and other remote signalling equipment.

Conventional detectors are normally connected to the Fire Control Panel via dedicated circuits, each circuit protecting a designated “Zone”or area of the building.The system has different modes:Normal,Alarm, Trouble, and others, depending on the Fire Alarm Manufacturer.

Zone 1

Zone 2 Initiating

Zone 3 Devices

Notification

Devices

FACP

CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CABLE SELECTION

The designer must be sure that the last device on the circuit has sufficient voltage to operate the devicewithin its rated voltage.When calculating the voltage available to the last device, it is necessary to ocon-sider the voltage drop due to the resistance of the wire.The larger the wire, the less the voltage drop.Generally, for purposes of determining the wire size necessary for the system, it is best to consider all ofthe devices as “lumped”on the end of the supply circuit, this simulates the worst case.

Typical wire size resistance:

18 AWG solid: Approximately




6.5ohms/1000ft.

4.1ohms/1000ft.

2.6ohms/1000ft.

1.8ohms/1000ft.

Loop Resistance

13ohms/1000ft.

8.2ohms/1000ft.

5.2ohms/1000ft.

3.6ohms/1000ft.

EXAMPLE:

Assume you have 10 devices on a zone and each require 50mA average and 2000ft.of 14 AWG wiring.The voltage drop at the end of the loop is .050 amps per device x 10 devices x 2.6?/1000ft x 2000 = 2.6 V.A 12 AWG would produce a drop 1.8 V, and a 18 AWG would produce a voltage drop of 6.5 V.

Notes:

• If Class A wiring is installed, the wire length may be up to 4 times the single wire length in this calculation• Consult your panel manufacturer’s specifications to determine acceptable voltage drop.Do not exceed panels specifiedamperage output• All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes, as well as special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, using the proper wire size.


CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES

(POWER-LIMITED) CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

CONDUCTOR-

• Shall not be smaller in size than a 26 AWG.

• Single conductor no smaller than 18 AWG.

• Solid or Stranded conductor.Bare Copper for lower DCResistance.

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)-

• PVC Insulation for the FPLR cables

• Fire/ Smoke Retardant PVC for the FPLP - West PennWire “B”Series

• Flouropolymer Insulation for the FPLP - Non “B”Series.

CONDUCTORS ARE EITHER TWISTED CABLED OR PARALLEL.

SHIELD-

(OPTIONAL) DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS -

• To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic/electrIcal/ Mechanical devices.

• The shield is a 100% Aluminium foiled wrap.

JACKET-

PVC Jacket for the FPLR cables

• Flexible Plenum PVCjacket for the FPLP cables.

• The jacket is usually Red

(NON POWER-LIMITED) CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

CABLES:

CONDUCTOR-

• 18 AWG or smaller AWG ( larger conductor)

• Solid or stranded Bare copper

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)-

• PVC with Nylon coating • NPLF cables (Nylon for dielectric stregth)

• Flouropolymer insulation - NPLFP cablesCONDUCTORS ARE CABLED.

SHIELD-

(OPTIONAL) DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic/electrIcal/ Mechanical devices.

• The shield is a 100% Aluminium foiled wrap.

JACKET-

PVC Jacket for the NPLF cables

• Flouropolymer jacket - NPLFP cables

• Color is usually red.


ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Addressable Fire Alarm Systems differ from conventional systems in a number of ways and certainly addmore flexibility, intelligence, speed of identification and scope of control.For this reason, Addressable Fire Alarm Systems are the natural choice for larger premises and buildings with morecomplex system requirements.

In an Addressable system, detectors are wired in a loop around the building with each detector havingits own unique address.The system may contain one or more loops depending upon the size of the sys-tem and design requirements.The Fire Control Panel communicates with each detector individually andreceives a status report e.g Normal, Alarm, Trouble etc.As each detector has an individual address thefire alarm control panel is able to display or indicate the precise location of the device in question, whichobviously helps speed the location of an incident and for this reason zoning of the system is not neces-sary, although it may be done for convenience.

Addressable detectors are, in themselves, intelligent devices which are capable of reporting far morethan just fire or fault conditions.Most analog addressable detectors are able to signal if contamination inthe device reaches a pre-set level enabling maintenance to take place prior to problems being experienced.

In most earlier styles of Addressable systems, the notification appliances were not intellegent.Today,many manufacturers are providing addressable notification technology.There are many advantages ofproviding such technology.Such as lower cost of wire, and overall installation time.

Addressable initiating device loop

Notification

Devices

FACP

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM CABLE SELECTION

The designer must be aware of not only the D.C Resistance of the cable, but the capacitance and theVelocity of proporgation of the cable.The designer must assure that the overall loop capacitance is notcompromised, and error rates are kept to a minimum.

Nominal Capacitance for wire sizes:

18 AWG solid unshielded: 16pf/ft

18 AWG solid shielded: 25pf/f t45pf/ft **

16 AWG solid unshielded: 18pf/ft

16 AWG solid shielded: 30pf/ft 54pf/ft **

14 AWG solid shielded: 30pf/ft. 54pf/ft **

12 AWG solid shielded: 35pf/ft. 63pf/ft ****

Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield.

Notes:

• If Class A wiring is installed, the wire length may be up to 4 times the single wire length in this calculation

• Consult your panel manufacturer’s specifications to determine acceptable loop capacitance.• All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes, as well as special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, using the proper wire size.


LOW AND MID CAPACITANCE CABLES:

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

The need to conform to the American with Disability Act (ADA), and the increased demand for addressable fire-alarm systems have created many changes in the fire-alarm cable constructions.An addressable system allows the control panel or unit to communicate with each base individuallyusing a sophisticated polling process.The polling process allows the system to detect trouble, or alarmor each base initiating devices, and in some cases the notification devices.Addressable fire-alarm signals need to be fast and have a clear signal transfer.Hence the electricalcharacteristics are a major concern in cable construction

Input

Signal

Output

Minimal capacitance change

Small capacitance change

Large capacitance change

Capacitance-

The property of a system of conductors and dielectrics that allow the storage of an electrical charge when a potential difference exists between conductors.Capacitance is found betweenwo wires of a twisted pair, and also between adjacent conductors in the same cable (mutual capaci-ance).Capacitance is expressed in pf/ft.The larger the capacitance, the higher the distortions.

Velocity of propogation-refers to a ratio of a signal traveling through a cable compared to that samesignal traveling through air and is determined by the dielectric insulation material.

(POWER-LIMITED) ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

CONDUCTOR

• Shall not be smaller in size than a 26 AWG.

• Single conductor no smaller than 18 AWG.

• Solid or Stranded conductor.Bare Copper for lower DC Resistance.

• West Penn Wire 12 AWG up to 18 AWG.

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)

• COPOLENE Insulation for the FPL cables.

• Thicker than conventional fire system cable insulation

• A better performance dielectric material

• Flouropolymer Insulation for the FPLP CablesTWISTED CABLE CONSTRUCTION.

SHIELD-

(OPTIONAL) DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS.

• To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic/electrical/

Mechanical devices.

• The shield is a 100% Aluminium foiled wrap.JACKET

• PVC Jacket for the FPL cables• Flexible Plenum PVCjacket for the FPLP cables.


AQUASEAL WATER RESISTANT CABLE

Aquaseal Power-limited water-resistant cables are designed to be used for indoor/outdoor fire alarm sys-tem.The

Aquaseal products are manufactured using a premium grade jacket compound.These cablesare flame retardant, sunlight and water resistant, and employ an abrasion and crush resistant construction.This durability allows the Aquaseal power-limited water-resistant cables to be direct burial.

The internal cable construction employs a dry water blocking barrier instead of a messy gel.Unlikemany other outdoor cables which can not be placed indoors due to their inability to pass flame tests.Aquaseal water-resistant cables carry both indoor and outdoor ratings.

Aquaseal cable retains consistent electrical characteristics compared to standard cable when immersedin water.The

moisture blocking barrier used in this cable has proven itself in various tests where stan-dard outdoor cable has failed.This can be verified by monitoring the capacitance levels of both cables.Aquaseal water-resistant cables will consistently have lower capacitance values and remain stable overthe long haul enabling the lowest signal loss.

Aquaseal is UL listed NEC type FPL or PLTC rated and utilizing 18 AWG to 12 AWG makes this cableexcellent for low voltage Conventional and Addressable systems.

D

+ + -

+ - +

D

E

Aquaseal Water Resistant Cables

Power-Limited - Fire Alarm (FPL)

Pgs. 43-44 E

Aquaseal Water Resistant Cables

Communication Cables (CM)

Pgs. 38-42

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Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM

Unshielded | FPLR

Power-Limited

Features:

• Mid-Capacitance Performance

• Solid Conductors

• Riser Rated UL Listed - UL1666

• Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC

WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:

• Initiating Devices

• Signal Line Circuits

• Notification Devices

• Control Circuts

• Audio Circuits

Catalog

No.

980

982

990

992

994

700

998

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1

Pair

4

1

Pair

4

1

Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PP*

.007

PP*

.007

PP*

.007

PP*

.007

PP*

.010

4

1

Pair

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

PP*

.010

PP*

.010

Shielding

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

Nom. O.D

Inches

.146

.170

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

.168

.198

.210

.246

.244

Special Notes:

• Selected Plenum Versions see page

• Selected Indoor/Outdoor Versions see Aquaseal

• Select items are packaged in our Advantage Box.

• PP* - Polypropylene

• Rip Cord

• Spools Size - Standard 1000ft Put-ups

• Tracer markings available upon request

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

20 pf/ft

20 pf/ft

23 pf/ft

23 pf/ft

22 pf/ft

22 pf/ft

23 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD, BL,WH,YE

RD, BL,WH,YE

RD, BL,WH,YE

RD

RD, BL,WH,YE

RD

RD

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Bulk Cable | F IRE ALARM

Power-Limited- PLENECON II WEST PENN WIRE

Unshielded | FPLP Features:


• Solid Conductors

• Riser Rated UL Listed - NFPA-262 Smoke/Flame


Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

60980B

60982B

60991B

60164B

60993B

60700B

60995B

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Shielding

1

Pair

4

1

Pair

4

1

Pair

4

1

Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

.008

.008

.008

.008

.010

.010

.010

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Plenum PVC

.015

Nom. O.D

Inches

.144

.166

.164

.191

.198

.236

.239

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

31 pf/ft

31 pf/ft

33 pf/ft

33 pf/ft

34 pf/ft

34 pf/ft

40 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD, BL,

OR,WH,YE

RD

RD, BL,YE

RD

RD





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Unshielded | FPLR

Stranded Conductors

Features:


• Stranded Conductors for Flex Installations



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

990S

994S

998S

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

16 AWG

Strd

4.1Ω/Mft

PP*

.009

1 Pair

1 Pair

14 AWG

Strd

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Strd

1.8Ω/Mft

PP*

.010

PP*

.010

Shielding

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.017

Nom. O.D

Inches

.182

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

.224

.260

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

19 pf/ft

24 pf/ft

24 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD




• Plenum Rated - UL Listed NFPA262


Applications:

Indoor within ducts, plenum and other spaces used for environmental air:






Catalog

No.

60991S

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

16 AWG

Strd

4.1Ω/Mft

.008

60993S

60995S

1 Pair

1 Pair

14 AWG

Strd

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Strd

1.8Ω/Mft

.010

.010

Shielding

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Nom. O.D

Inches

.015

.015

.015

.180

.210

.254

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

33 pf/ft

34 pf/ft

40 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD


Bulk Cable | Aquaseal® Direct Burial WEST PENN WIRE

Unshielded |

Catalog

No.

AQ224

AQ244

AQ225

AQ245

AQ226

AQ246

AQ227

FPL /CL3/PLTC Features:


• UL Listed and Direct Burial- UL1685

• Two-Ply waterblocking tapes


No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

1 Pair

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

PVC .015

Nylon .005

Shielding

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

.035

.040

.040

.040

.040

.040

.040

Nom. O.D

Inches

.270

.327

.295

.355

.310

.395

.340

NEC

Type

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

Applications:

Indoor / Outdoor Use: DIRECT BURIAL





Nom.

Capacitance

25 pf/ft

25 pf/ft

28 pf/ft

28 pf/ft

32 pf/ft

32 pf/ft

36 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

BK

BK

BK

BK

BK

BK

BK

Bulk Cable | Aquaseal® In-Conduit

Unshielded | FPL /CL3/CM

Features:


• UL Listed CM/CL3 AND FPL



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor / Outdoor Use: IN-CONDUIT





Catalog

No.

AQC224

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

18 AWG

7X26

6.2Ω/Mft

PVC

.010

AQC225

AQC226

1 Pair

1 Pair

16 AWG

19X29

4.2Ω/Mft

14 AWG

19X27

2.7Ω/Mft

PVC

.010

PVC

.010

Shielding

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.025

PVC

.025

PVC

.025

Nom. O.D

Inches

.218

.242

.294

NEC

Type

CM/CL3

FPL

CM/CL3

FPL

CM/CL3

FPL

Nom.

Capacitance

29 pf/ft

32 pf/ft

34 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

GY

GY

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Shielded | FPLR

WEST PENN WIRE

Features:


• Some Product Available in Multiple Jacket Colors



Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

975

977

991

993

995

999

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PP*

.008

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

PP*

.008

PP*

.008

PP*

.008

PP*

.012

PP*

.012

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

Nom. O.D

Inches

.150

.180

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

PVC

.017

.172

.200

.215

.248

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

FPLR

38 pf/ft*

69 pf/ft**

38 pf/ft*

69 pf/ft**

43 pf/ft*

78 pf/ft**

39 pf/ft*

70 pf/ft**

39 pf/ft*

70 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD, BL,WH,YE

RD

RD, BL, WH, YE

RD

RD

FPLR

44 pf/ft*

77 pf/ft**

RD

* Capacitance between conductors

** Capacitance between one conductor and

the other connected to the shield



• Selected Indoor/Outdoor Versions see Aquaseal


• Rip cord under jacket



• Tracer markings available upon request


Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM Plenum WEST PENN WIRE

Shielded | FPLP Features:





Applications:







Catalog

No.

60975B

60977B

60990B

603164B

60992B

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Polymer

Alloy

.008

Polymer

Alloy

.008

Polymer

Alloy

.008

Polymer

Alloy

.008

Polymer

Alloy

.008

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

60994B 1 Pair

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

Polymer

Alloy

.008

AL. Foil

100%


• Plenum Installation precautions see Technical Reference Section

• Selected items are packaged in our Advantage Box


• FR PVC* - Flame Retardant Flexible PVC

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

Nom. O.D

Inches

.148

.170

.168

.195

.202

.243

NEC

Type

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

Nom.

Capacitance

66 pf/ft*

119 pf/ft**

66 pf/ft*

119 pf/ft**

77 pf/ft*

139 pf/ft**

77 pf/ft*

139 pf/ft**

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD

RD

RD

FPLP

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

RD



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Bulk Cable


| FIRE ALARM

Stranded Conductors

Features:





WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

995S

999S

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

14 AWG

Stranded

2.6Ω/Mft

PP*

.012

1 Pair

12 AWG

Stranded

1.8Ω/Mft

PP*

.012

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.017

Nom. O.D

Inches

.232

PVC

.017

.264

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLR

39 pf/ft*

70 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

FPLR

44 pf/ft*

77 pf/ft**

RD









Applications:







Catalog

No.

60990BS

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

16 AWG

Stranded

4.1Ω/Mft

.008

60992BS

60994BS

1 Pair

1 Pair

14 AWG

Stranded

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Stranded

1.8Ω/Mft

.008

.008

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

FR PVC*

.015

Nom. O.D

Inches

.174

FR PVC*

.015

FR PVC*

.015

.210

.249

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

FPLP

77 pf/ft*

139 pf/ft**

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

FPLP

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

RD








• FR PVC* - Flame Retardant Flexible PVC


Bulk Cable | Aquaseal® Direct Burial WEST PENN WIRE

Shielded | FPL /CL3/PLTC Features:


• UL Listed and Direct Burial- UL1685



Catalog

No.

AQ293

AQ3244

AQ294

AQ3245

AQ295

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

PVC .015

Nylon .005

AQ296 1 Pair

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

PVC .015

Nylon .005

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Applications:

Indoor / Outdoor Use: DIRECT BURIAL





Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

.040

Nom. O.D

Inches

.310

.040

.371

NEC

Type

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

Nom.

Capacitance

32 pf/ft*

58 pf/ft**

32 pf/ft*

58 pf/ft**

.040

.040

.040

.040

.328

.415

.350

.375

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

CL3/FPL

PLTC

37 pf/ft*

67 pf/ft**

37 pf/ft*

67 pf/ft**

46 pf/ft*

83 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

BK

BK

BK

BK

BK

CL3/FPL

PLTC

54 pf/ft*

97 pf/ft**

BK




Bulk Cable | Aquaseal®

Shielded | FPL /CL3/CM

In-Conduit

Features:


• UL Listed CM/CL3 AND FPL



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor / Outdoor Use: IN-CONDUIT





Catalog

No.

AQC293

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

18 AWG

7X26

6.2Ω/Mft

.010

AQC294

AQC295

1 Pair

1 Pair

16 AWG

19X29

4.2Ω/Mft

14 AWG

19X27

2.7Ω/Mft

.010

.010

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.025

PVC

.025

PVC

.025

Nom. O.D

Inches

.257

.281

.333

NEC

Type

CM/CL3

FPL

CM/CL3

FPL

Nom.

Capacitance

46 pf/ft*

83 pf/ft**

54 pf/ft*

97 pf/ft**

CM/CL3

FPL

59 pf/ft*

106 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

GY

GY

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Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM - Addressable

Unshielded | FPLR Features:

• Low-Capacitance Performance

• Digital Audio Impedance Performance



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:





• Audio Circuits - Digital Audio Loops

Catalog

No.

D980

D990

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Polyolefin

.015

Polyolefin

.015

Shielding

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.030

Nom. O.D

Inches

.196

PVC

.030

.223

NEC

Type

FPLR

FPLR

Nom.

Capacitance

&

Impedance

15 pf/ft

105Ω

17 pf/ft

105Ω

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

Bulk Cable


| FIRE ALARM - Addressable

Features:

• Lpw-Capacitance Performance

• Addressable - Data Link Systems



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

D975

D991

D995

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

Polyolefin

.015

Polyolefin

.015

Polyolefin

.020

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.035

Nom. O.D

Inches

.223

PVC

.035

PVC

.035

.245

.281

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLR

FPLR

25 pf/ft*

45 pf/ft**

30 pf/ft*

54 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

FPLR

30 pf/ft*

54 pf/ft**

RD





Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM Plenum


• Low-Capacitance Performance

• Digital Audio Impedance Performance



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:







Catalog

No.

D60980

D60991

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

FEP

.012

Shielding

None

FEP

.012

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

.015

Nom. O.D

Inches

.144

.015

.164

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

FPLP

15 pf/ft

16 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM Plenum



• Addressable - Data Link Systems



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:







Catalog

No.

60975B

60990B

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

FEP

.012

FEP

.012

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

FR PVC*

.015

Nom. O.D

Inches

.165

FR PVC*

.015

.188

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

25 pf/ft*

45 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

FPLP

30 pf/ft*

54 pf/ft**

RD








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Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM - Local Law 5 (LL5)

Unshielded | FPLP LL5 Features:


• 150˚ Performance

• New York City- Fire Alarm Cable LL5



WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:





Catalog

No.

LL5182

LL5184

LL5162

LL5164

LL5142

LL5144

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

.016

.016

.016

.016

.016

.016

LL5122 1 Pair

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

.016


• Insulation and Jacketing Compounds

(Fluoropolymers) are rated for 150˚ Performance.

Shielding

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

.026

Nom. O.D

Inches

.205

.026

.026

.026

.026

.026

.026

.238

.225

.265

.248

.302

.278

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

29 pf/ft

29 pf/ft

32 pf/ft

32 pf/ft

35 pf/ft

35 pf/ft

45 pf/ft

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD

RD

RD

RD

RD


Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM - Local Law 5 (LL5) WEST PENN WIRE






Applications:







Catalog No.

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

LL5182SH

LL5184SH

LL5162SH

LL5164SH

LL5142SH

LL5122SH

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

4

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

12 AWG

Solid

1.8Ω/Mft

.016

.016

.016

.016

.016

.016


• Insulation and Jacketing Compounds

(Fluoropolymers) are rated for 150˚ Performance.

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

.026

.026

.026

.026

.026

.026

Nom. O.D

Inches

.210

.245

.230

.272

.258

.285

NEC

Type

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

FPLP

Nom.

Capacitance

54 pf/ft*

97 pf/ft**

54 pf/ft*

97 pf/ft**

61 pf/ft*

110 pf/ft**

61 pf/ft*

110 pf/ft**

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD

RD

RD

FPLP

84 pf/ft*

151 pf/ft**

RD



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Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM - Power Limited

Parallel

Unshielded | FPL Features:

•2 Conductor Parallel

• Hook-Up Constructed

WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:

• Smoke Detectors

• Signal

• Detection/Monitor

Catalog

No.

970

971

972

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

2

2

2

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.032

PVC

.032

PVC

.032

Shielding

None

None

None

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

None

None

None

Nom. O.D

Inches

.104x.204

.115x.225

.128x.228

Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM -

Non-Powered Limited

Shielded | FPLR Features:

• Non-Power Limited

NEC

Type

Nom.

Capacitance

FPL

FPL

FPL

--

--

--

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

RD

WEST PENN WIRE

Applications:

Indoor for:






Catalog

No.

1975

1991

No. of

Conductors

Cond.

Type &

Nom. DCR

1 Pair

1 Pair

18 AWG

Solid

6.5Ω/Mft

16 AWG

Solid

4.1Ω/Mft

Insulation

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC .016

Nylon .005

PVC .016

Nylon .005

Shielding

AL. Foil

100%

AL. Foil

100%

Jacket

Type &

Thickness

Inches

PVC

.037

PVC

.037

Nom. O.D

Inches

.244

.264

NEC

Type

NPLF

NPLF

Nom.

Capacitance

52 pf/ft*

94 pf/ft**

57 pf/ft*

103 pf/ft**

Jacket

Colors

RD

RD

1995 1 Pair

14 AWG

Solid

2.6Ω/Mft

PVC .016

Nylon .005

AL. Foil

100%

PVC

.037

.284

NPLF

64 pf/ft*

115 pf/ft**

RD

Power Limited vs. Non-Power Limited




Power-Limited Fire Alarm (PLFA) Circuits. A power-limited fire alarm circuit is one that is inherently unable to exceed maximum voltages, or is equipped with a power-limiting source (transformer or battery) and a circuit breaker. Generally, these operate in the 24-volt direct current range, although they may employ higher voltages. 300V Rating - FPL,

FPLR, or FPLP

Nonpower-LimitedFireAlarm(NPLFA)Circuits. Nonpower-limitedfire alarm circuits cannot operate at more than 600 volts, and there is no other power or current limitation for these systems. Usually these are used in 120- volt alternating current (AC) systems which have been rendered generally obsolete by the advent of low-voltage, direct current

(DC) systems. 600V Rating - NPLF, NPLFP


Bulk Cable | Cable Finder

18 AWG UNSHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

RISER RATED - FPLR

18 2

18 4

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

18

18

2

4

SOL

SOL

SOL

SOL

DCR

Ohms

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

19

19

31

31

Part No.

980

982

60980B

60982B

WEST PENN WIRE

18 AWG SHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

RISER RATED - FPLR

18 2

18 4

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

18

18

2

4

SOL/STRD

SOL

SOL

SOL

SOL

DCR

Ohms

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

39

39

66

66

Part No.

975

977

60975B

60977B

16 AWG UNSHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

RISER RATED - FPLR

16 2

16

16

2

4

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

16 2

16

16

2

4

SOL

STRD

SOL

SOL

STRD

SOL

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

20

20

20

34

34

34

Part No.

990

990S

992

60991B

60991BS

60164B

16 AWG SHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

RISER RATED - FPLR

16 2

16 4

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

16

16

16

2

2

4

SOL/STRD

SOL

SOL

SOL

STRD

SOL

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

38

38

77

77

77

Part No.

975

977

60975B

90990BS

60977B

14 AWG UNSHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

RISER RATED - FPLR

14 2

14

14

2

4

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

14 2

14

14

2

4

SOL/STRD

SOL

STRD

SOL

SOL

STRD

SOL

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

22

22

22

33

33

33

Part No.

994

994S

700

60993B

60993BS

60700B

14 AWG SHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

RISER RATED - FPLR

14 2

14 2

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

14

14

2

2

SOL/STRD

SOL

STRD

SOL

STRD

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

43

43

84

84

Part No.

995

995S

60992B

60992BS

12 AWG UNSHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

RISER RATED - FPLR

12 2

12 2

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

12

12

2

2

SOL/STRD

SOL

STRD

SOL

STRD

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

22

22

40

40

Part No.

998

998S

60995B

60995BS

12 AWG SHIELDED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

RISER RATED - FPLR

12 2

12 2

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

12

12

2

2

SOL

STRD

SOL

STRD

DCR

Ohms

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

44

44

96

96

Part No.

999

999S

60994B

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Bulk Cable | FIRE ALARM - Local Law 5 (LL5) WEST PENN WIRE

MID CAPACITANCE UNSHIELDED CABLES

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms

RISER RATED - FPLR

18 2

16 2

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

18

16

Impedance:

D980: 110Ω

D990: 103Ω

2

2

SOL

SOL

SOL

SOL

6.5

4.1

6.5

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

15

17

15

17

Part No.

D980

D990

D60980

D60991

Fire Alarm Cables by

WEST PENN WIRE

INDOOR/OUTDOOR DIRECT BURIAL FIRE ALARM CABLES

MID CAPACITANCE SHIELDED CABLES

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms

RISER RATED - FPLR

18 2

16

14

2

2

PLENUM RATED - FPLP

18 2

16 2

SOL

SOL

SOL

SOL

SOL

6.5

4.1

2.6

6.5

4.1

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

24

29

29

24

29

Part No.

D975

D991

D995

D609975

D60990

UNSHIELDED - DIRECT BURIAL FPL RATED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms

2 CONDUCTOR FPL RATED

18 2

16

14

2

2

12 2


18

16

14

4

4

4

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

6.5

4.1

2.7

6.5

4.1

2.7

1.7

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

24

26

31

35

24

26

31

Part No.

AQ224

AQ225

AQ226

AQ227

AQ244

AQ245

AQ246

SHIELDED - DIRECT BURIAL FPL RATED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms


18 2

16

14

2

2

12 2


18

16

4

4

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

STRD

6.5

4.1

6.5

4.1

2.7

1.7

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

31

36

45

52

31

36

Part No.

AQ293

AQ294

AQ295

AQ296

AQ3244

AQ3245

Fire Alarm Cables by

WEST PENN WIRE

INDOOR/OUTDOOR IN-CONDUIT FIRE ALARM CABLES

UNSHIELDED - IN-CONDUIT FPL RATED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms


18 2

16

14

2

2

STRD

STRD

STRD

6.5

4.1

2.7

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

29

31

33

Part No.

AQC224

AQC225

ACQ226

UNSHIELDED - IN-CONDUIT FPL RATED - Digital Audio Loops

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR Nom.Cap

Pending UL


18 2 STRD 6.5

15

Impedance:

AQC182: 110Ω

Part No.

AQC182

SHIELDED - IN-CONDUIT FPL RATED

AWG # Cond.

SOL/STRD

DCR

Ohms


18 2

16

14

2

2

STRD

STRD

STRD

6.5

4.1

2.7

Nom.Cap

pf/ft.

45

53

57

A. Color Code

Cond.

Conductor Colors

1

2

Red

Black

3

4

Brown

Blue

Jacket Colors: Standard Color: RD

Part No.

AQC293

AQC294

ACQ295


SYSTEM LAYOUTS:

The initiating circuits that connect detectors to a control panel should be supervised so that a fault (trouble) condition that could interfere with the proper operation of the circuit will be detected and annunciated.

Detectors are generally categorized as either 2-wire or 4-wire detectors.Two-wire detectors derive theirpower directly from the same fire alarm control panel alarm initiating device circuit over which they reportan alarm.Because of their dependency on the initiating circuit, 2-wire detectors must be tested and list-ed for compatibility with the control panel to be used, to ensure proper operation.

Four-wire detectors are powered from a separate pair of wires, and like the 2-wire detector, apply anelectrical short across the associated alarm initiating device to transmit an alarm.Because they do notderive their power from the alarm control panel circuit, compatibility is predicated upon the operatingparameters of the power supply to which the detectors are connected and not the initiating circuit.Supervision of the power to 4-wire detectors is mandated through the use of an end of line power super-vision relay (EOLR).When power is on, the relay contacts at the end of line relay are closed and con-nected in series with the end of line resistors beyond the last initiating device.Loss of power at anypoint in the power supply circuit will cause the relay to de-energize and a trouble condition to occur onthe initiating circuit.

CLASS B CIRCUITS : Class B circuits differentiate between short circuits across the loop ( alarm) and opens on the loop

(trouble).Supervision of this circuit is accomplished by passing a low current through the installationwiring and an

EOLR.Increases or decreases in this supervisory current are monitored by the fire alarmcontrol panel and will cause alarm or trouble conditions, respectively, to be indicated.A single onpen ina Class B circuit disables all devices electrically beyond open.

CLASS A CIRCUITS: Class A circuits also differentiate between short circuits across the loop and opens on the loop.Supervision is accomplished by monitoring the level of current passing through the installation wiringand the EOLR, which in a Class A circuit is an integral part of the fire alarm control panel.Class Awiring must return to and be terminated in the control panel.This technique requires a minimum of fourwires be terminated in the control panel, and further requires that the fire alarm control panel isdesigned to monitor Class A circuits.The additional circuitry neccessary for Class A supervisionenables the control panel to “condition”the initiating circuit to monitor the initiating circuit from both endswhen in a trouble mode due to an open fault on the loop.This “conditioning”ensures that all devices arecapable of responding and reporting an alarm despite a single open or non-simultaneous single groundfault on a circuit conductor.


FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS

Edwards System Technology ( EST) www.est.net

Faraday Fire

Fenwal Fire www.faradayllc.com

www.fenwalfire.com

Fike Fire Alarm

Fire Control Instruments

Fire-Lite Alarms

Gamewell

Harrington Signal www.fike.com

www.firecontrolinstruments.com

www.firelite.com

www.gamewell.com

www.harringtonfire.com

Hochiki

Notifier

Secutron

Sentrol

Siemens Cerberus

Silent Knight

Simplex Grinnell

System Sensor www.hochiki.com

www.notifier.com

www.secutron.com

www.sentrol.com

www.sbt.siemens.com www.silentknight.com

www.simplexgrinnell.com

www.systemsensor.com


West Penn Wire 1975RD0500 signal cable Datasheet

Fire Alarm Cables

Life. Safety . Fire alarm systems serve as life lines to safe and secure buildings.

FEATURES

Fire Alarm Cables

UNSHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES

SHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND CABLE:

POWER-LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

NON POWER-LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

CONVENTIONAL ( STANDARD) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CABLE SELECTION

Typical wire size resistance:

EXAMPLE:

CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES

CONDUCTOR-

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)-

SHIELD-

JACKET-

(NON POWER-LIMITED) CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

CABLES:

CONDUCTOR-

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)-

SHIELD-

JACKET-

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Nominal Capacitance for wire sizes:

LOW AND MID CAPACITANCE CABLES:

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Capacitance-

(POWER-LIMITED) ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES:

CONDUCTOR

INSULATION (DIELECTRIC)

SHIELD-

AQUASEAL WATER RESISTANT CABLE

Power-Limited

Power-Limited- PLENECON II WEST PENN WIRE

Stranded Conductors

Stranded Conductors

Parallel

Non-Powered Limited

Fire Alarm Cables by

Fire Alarm Cables by

Pending UL

SYSTEM LAYOUTS:

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS

Edwards System Technology ( EST) www.est.net

Faraday Fire

Fenwal Fire www.faradayllc.com

www.fenwalfire.com

Fike Fire Alarm

Fire Control Instruments

Fire-Lite Alarms

Gamewell

Harrington Signal www.fike.com

www.firecontrolinstruments.com

www.firelite.com

www.gamewell.com

www.harringtonfire.com

Hochiki

Notifier

Secutron

Sentrol

Siemens Cerberus

Silent Knight

Simplex Grinnell

System Sensor www.hochiki.com

www.notifier.com

www.secutron.com

www.sentrol.com

www.sbt.siemens.com www.silentknight.com

www.simplexgrinnell.com

www.systemsensor.com

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25235BGY0500

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25224BBL1000

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25225BBL1000