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