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    About Wire and Cable
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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Access Control Cable

    Wire multiple components in your security system using a single cable. This cable bundles together four color-coded cables that correspond to each part of an access point: the card reader, the door contact, the lock, and the exit sign. Each interior cable is labeled with the component it matches. All four interior cables have a layer of foil around them to prevent signal interference from nearby devices. Designated CMP, it has a flame-resistant, low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in duct work and above a drop ceiling. It’s also known as plenum cable. It’s rated FT6, so it meets requirements for preventing the spread of flames and smoke based on a timed test with material mounted to a horizontal tray.
    Shielded Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Security Cable. Access Control Cable.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    Security Cable
    Use
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Cable
    Designation
    Flammability Rating
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    200 ft.
    Long
    300V AC/300V DC
    Card Reader
    Door Contact
    Exit Sign
    Lock    		22
    22
    22
    18    		6
    2
    4
    4    		22/6
    22/2
    22/4
    18/4    		2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    2.2 amp @ 86° F
    4 amp @ 86° F    		0.46"PVC
    		YellowPVC
    		Blue, Gray, Orange, White32 to 165CMP
    		CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65846N150000000000000000000000000000
     

    Fiber-Optic Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cable.
    Send data between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks. The plastic outer jacket on this cable is flame retardant for safe indoor use, and resists water and UV light for outdoor use. Because it works both indoors and outdoors, there’s no need for a transition splice when routing the cable into buildings. Each inner fiber also has a layer of plastic insulation to protect signals and add flexibility. This cable is non-conductive, so grounding or bonding is not required.
    OFNP Cable—ONFP cable is for use in horizontal shafts, such as in ducts and above drop ceilings.
    Multimode OM3 Cable—Multimode cable is often used to transmit data over short distances, such as within buildings and local area networks (LANs). It has a large core diameter, so it’s easier to terminate and install than single-mode cable. However, it has lower bandwidth.
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cable is often used to send data between buildings. It has a small core diameter, which reduces signal loss. It transmits data over longer distances and has a higher bandwidth than multimode cable.
    Fiber Count—Fiber count refers to the number of optical fibers inside a cable. The higher the count, the more data you can send. You can branch each fiber into its own individual cable if your network demands grow in the future.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Fiber
    Count
    Core Dia.,
    μm
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Flammability Rating
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    1,000 ft.
    Long
    Single Mode OS2, OFNP
    68.30.21"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N27—000000000000000000000000000000000000
    128.30.25"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N28—0000000000000000000000000000000
    248.30.31"BlackPlasticAqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N29—0000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Multimode OM3, OFNP
    6500.21"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N340000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    12500.25"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N35000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    24500.31"BlackPlasticAqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N36000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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