Southwire F40568-1A Type FPLR Unshielded Fire Alarm Cable 300 VAC 18 AWG 4 Conductor 1000 FT

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE F40568-1A is a Type FPLR Unshielded Fire Alarm Cable designed for critical fire protective signaling circuits. This cable features four 18 AWG bare solid copper conductors and is rated for 300 VAC. It is suitable for applications such as smoke detectors, voice communications, audio control, and initiating circuits. Compliant with NEC Article 760, it operates within a temperature range of -10°C to 60°C, ensuring reliable performance over a 1000 ft length.

• Suitable for fire protective signaling circuits, smoke detectors, and voice communications.
• Complies with NEC Article 760 and is UL1424 Listed FPLR.
• Features solid bare copper conductors and a ripcord for easy jacket removal.

Product Highlights

This FPLR Unshielded Fire Alarm Cable is designed for critical fire protective signaling and communication systems, featuring 18 AWG solid copper conductors and compliance with NEC Article 760 for riser applications.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: F40568-1A
• Country of Origin: USA

Technical Specifications

• Cable Type: Type FPLR Unshielded
• Conductor Size: 18 AWG
• Conductor Number: 4
• Conductor Stranding: Solid
• Conductor Material: Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
• Insulation Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Jacket Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Rip Cord Feature: Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
• Length: 1000 ft
• Voltage Rating: 300 VAC
• Minimum Operating Temperature: -10°C
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C
• Standards/Approvals: UL 1424, ASTM B3, UL1424 Listed FPLR, Compliant with NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 130, and NFPA 502, UL 13, UL 444 Communications Cables (22 AWG - 16 AWG), RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU) compliant, ARRA Compliant, Buy American Act Compliant, UL 1666, NEC Article 760
• Application: Fire Protective Signaling Circuits, Smoke Detectors, Voice Communications, Audio Control, Initiating Circuits and Plenum Spaces Applications
• Shielding: Unshielded
• Jacket Type: Riser
• Series: 341UR
• Diameter Over Conductor (in): 0.040
• Insulation Thickness (mils): 10
• Jacket Thickness (mils): 15
• Approximate Outer Diameter (in): 0.242
• Copper Weight (lbs/1000ft): 20
• Approximate Weight (lbs/1000ft): 33
• DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000ft): 6.669
• AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000ft): 8.030
• Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000ft): 0.036
• Minimum Bend Radius (in): 0.9
• Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C: 11