Belden Inc. 5202UE 0081000 Security Sound Cable Riser Cmr

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. 5202UE 0081000 is a 4-conductor, 16 AWG security and sound cable rated for riser (CMR) installations. It is designed to carry audio and security signals through vertical runs between floors in commercial and residential buildings. The CMR rating means the cable meets flame-spread requirements for riser pathways as defined by NEC Article 800. Licensed low-voltage technicians and security system installers are the primary trades that work with this cable. Its 16 AWG conductors support longer runs with lower voltage drop, making it well suited for speaker distribution, access control wiring, and alarm system backbone cabling.

This cable is used in vertical in-wall and plenum-adjacent riser runs where a CMR-rated jacket is required by code. Typical applications include commercial security system installations, background audio distribution, intercom wiring, and fire alarm auxiliary circuits. It is appropriate for both new construction and retrofit installations where code requires a riser-rated cable in vertical shaft or chase routing. Low-voltage contractors and alarm system technicians typically specify this cable for multi-floor commercial buildings and larger residential projects.

Key Features

• CMR (Riser) flame rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for vertical cable runs
• 4-conductor configuration supports multi-channel security, audio, or control signal wiring
• 16 AWG conductors allow for extended runs with reduced signal loss and voltage drop
• Suitable for security, sound, intercom, and access control system wiring
• Sold per unit (EA) for straightforward quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as a standard CMR-rated riser cable for use in security, sound, and low-voltage control systems requiring 4-conductor 16 AWG wiring in vertical building pathways.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or alarm system contractor in accordance with NEC Article 800 and all applicable local codes. De-energize all connected equipment and circuits before terminating or splicing conductors. Maintain minimum bend radius during routing to avoid conductor damage or jacket deformation. Do not install CMR-rated cable in plenum air-handling spaces — a CMP-rated plenum cable is required for those environments.