Southwire G40505-1A 18 AWG 4/C Unshielded FPLP/CMP/CL3P Cable 300 VAC 1000 FT

Product Description

The Southwire G40505-1A is an 18 AWG 4-conductor unshielded FPLP/CMP/CL3P cable designed for fire protective signaling circuits, smoke detectors, voice communications, audio control, and initiating circuits. It complies with Article 760 of the NEC and is suitable for use in plenum spaces. This cable features solid bare copper conductors and Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC) insulation, with a twisted multi-conductor design and a rip cord for jacket removal. It operates between 0°C and 75°C.

• Designed for fire protective signaling circuits, smoke detectors, and voice communications.
• Complies with NEC Article 760 and is suitable for plenum spaces.
• Features solid bare copper conductors, LS-PVC insulation, and a rip cord for easy jacket removal.

Product Highlights

Unshielded FPLP cable for fire alarm systems and plenum applications, featuring solid copper conductors and LS-PVC insulation.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: G40505-1A
• Country of Origin: United States

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Southwire
• MPN: G40505-1A
• Cable Type: FPLP Unshielded
• Conductor Size: 18 AWG
• Conductor Number: 4
• Conductor Type: Bare Solid Copper
• Conductor Strands: Solid
• Conductor Construction: Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
• Diameter Over Conductor (in): 0.040
• Insulation Thickness (mils): 10
• Jacket Thickness (mils): 15
• Outside Diameter (in): 0.168
• Copper Weight (lbs/1000ft): 19
• Weight (lbs/1000ft): 28
• DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000ft): 6.669
• AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000ft): 8.035
• Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000ft): 0.036
• Minimum Bend Radius (in): 0.6
• Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C: 11
• Certifications/Standards: UL 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, UL 1424 Listed FPLP, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 130, NFPA 502, UL 13 Power-Limited Circuit Cables, UL 444 Communications Cables (22 AWG - 16 AWG), RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU), UL 1666, NEC Article 760, ARRA Compliant, Buy American Act Compliant
• Insulation Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Conductor Configuration: Twisted multi-conductor
• Rip Cord: Yes
• Jacket Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Cable Length: 1000 ft
• Voltage Rating: 300 VAC
• Number of Strands: 1
• Shielding: Unshielded
• Marker Tape: No
• Fire Rating: Plenum
• Number of Pairs: 0
• NEC Article: 760
• NEC Type: FPLP
• Package Type: Reel in a Box
• Product Type: Fire Alarm Cable
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 75 °C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: 0 °C
• Power Limited: Power Limited