The SOUTHWIRE F50010-1A is a 16 AWG, 2-conductor, solid bare copper, shielded riser fire alarm cable designed for fire protective signaling circuits. It features LS-PVC insulation and an aluminum foil shield, meeting Article 760 of the NEC. This FPLR/CL2R cable is suitable for smoke detectors, voice communications, and audio control systems, with a 300 VAC rating and a maximum operating temperature of 60°C. Supplied in a 1000 ft length.
Designed for fire protective signaling circuits, smoke detectors, and voice communications.
Meets Article 760 of the NEC, UL 1424 FPLR, and UL 13 standards.
Features 16 AWG solid bare copper conductors with LS-PVC insulation and aluminum foil shield.
Product Highlights
This FPLR/CL2R shielded riser fire alarm cable is ideal for critical fire safety and communication systems.
Product Information
Standard Information
Brand: SOUTHWIRE
Manufacturer Part Number: F50010-1A
Country of Origin: United States
Technical Specifications
Cable Type
FPLR
Conductor Size
16 AWG
Conductor Number
2
Conductor Type
CU
Conductor Stranding
Solid
Diameter Over Conductor (in)
0.050
Insulation Thickness (mils)
10
Jacket Thickness (mils)
15
Approximate Outer Diameter (in)
0.159
Copper Weight (lbs/1000ft)
17
Approximate Weight (lbs/1000ft)
23
Shield Type
foil
DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000ft)
4.181
AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000ft)
5.037
Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000ft)
0.033
Minimum Bend Radius (in)
0.9
Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C
18
Conductor Material
Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
Insulation Material
Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
Drain Wire
24 AWG tinned copper drain wire per ASTM B33
Shield Material
Aluminum foil shield
Rip Cord
Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
Jacket Material
Red Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
Standards
UL 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, UL 1424 Listed FPLR, ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire, ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire, NFPA 70 NFPA 101, NFPA 130, and NFPA 502, UL 13 Power-Limited Circuit Cables, UL 444 Communications Cables (22 AWG - 16 AWG), RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)