SPEC: 13001

CIRCUIT DEFENDER(TM) FACI 16/2 OFHC N/S FPLR/CMR or FAS 0 FT

Southwire #: SC5001-2F

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Application & Features

Circuit Defender™ cables have been qualified and listed to the demanding requirements of UL 2196 and CAN/ULC-S139 Test for Fire Resistive Cables, and are UL listed Types FPLR/CMR and CSA Certified FAS. Circuit Defender™ Cables meet various industry code requirements (NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 130, and NFPA 502) for Fire Resistance according to UL 2196 when selected and installed per applicable codes including federal, state, and local and municipal rules, laws, and regulations.

Specifications

Cable Type FPLR/CMR/FAS FPLR/CMR/FAS
Cond. Size 16 AWG 16 AWG
Conductor Number 2 2
Cond. Type CU CU
Cond. Strands Solid Solid
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.050 0.13 inch cm
Color BK, RD BK, RD
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 30 0.76 mils mm
Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) 25 0.64 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 0.364 0.92 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 56 83 lbs/1000' kgs/km
DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) 4.181 6.22 ohms/1000' ohms/km
AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) 5.037 7.50 ohms/1000' ohms/km
Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) 0.033 0.05 ohms/1000' ohms/km
Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C - -
Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C 18 18

Standards & References

  • UL 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits
  • CSA C22.2 No.208 FAS
  • NFPA 70 NFPA 101, NFPA 130, and NFPA 502
  • UL Listed File #E75610 & #E118871
  • UL 2196 and CAN/ULC-S139, UL Electrical Circuit Integrity System #44 (FHIT/7 44)
  • UL 444 Communications Cables (90ºC, 300V)
  • RoHS-3 Complies with Latest Directive

Construction

  1. Conductor:18, 16 or 14 AWG solid bare oxygen-free copper (OFC) or oxygen-free high thermal conductivity (OFHC)
  2. Tape:Mica
  3. Insulation:Silicone Rubber, Color: BLACK, RED
  4. Jacket:PVC, Color: RED