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Circuit Defender™ 2 Hour Rated Circuit Integrity Shielded
- Southwire #
- SPEC13002
300V, 90°C, Shielded, UL Certified and listed Two-Hour Fire Resistive Fire Alarm Power Limited Cables
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Available sizes & constructions
| Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Cond. Strands | Diameter Over Conductor (in)(cm) | Color | Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm) | Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm) | Approx. OD (inches)(cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000')(ohms/km) | AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000')(ohms/km) | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 AWG18 AWG | 22 | SolidSolid | 0.0400.10 | BK, RDBK, RD | 300.76 | 250.64 | 0.3380.86 | 4161 | 6.6699.92 | 8.03511.96 | -- | 1414 | |
| 16 AWG16 AWG | 22 | SolidSolid | 0.0500.13 | BK, RDBK, RD | 300.76 | 250.64 | 0.3640.92 | 5683 | 4.1816.22 | 5.0377.50 | |||
| 14 AWG14 AWG | 22 | SolidSolid | 0.0640.16 | BK, RDBK, RD | 300.76 | 250.64 | 0.3880.99 | 68101 | 2.6313.92 | 3.1704.72 |
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.
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 (22 AWG - 16 AWG)
- RoHS-3 Complies with Latest Directive