Southwire P50032-1A Plenum Cable 16 Awg 2C 1000 Ft Cmp CL3P

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE P50032-1A is a Type CMP/CL3P multi-conductor unshielded plenum-rated cable built for low-voltage signal and control wiring in air-handling spaces. The cable runs two 16 AWG bare stranded copper conductors, each made up of 19 strands, with a resistance of 4.35 ohms. The jacket and insulation are both low-smoke PVC, rated to 75 degrees C and 300 VAC. A ripcord is included for clean jacket removal. Licensed electricians and low-voltage systems installers pull this cable in commercial and institutional buildings where plenum-rated wiring is required by code.

This cable is suited for remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits installed in plenum ceiling spaces or HVAC air ducts. Typical applications include security systems, access control, intercom, public address, sound reinforcement, speaker distribution, alarm circuits, and power-limited control wiring. The 1000-foot reel length supports full-floor or building-wide runs without mid-run splices. The white jacket aids identification in crowded plenum trays alongside other low-voltage wiring.

Key Features

• CMP and CL3P dual listing meets NEC Articles 725 and 800 for plenum installation
• 16 AWG bare stranded copper conductors with 19 strands for flexibility during pull
• Low-smoke PVC insulation and jacket rated to 75 degrees C
• 300 VAC voltage rating with 4.35 ohms resistance per conductor
• 0.191-inch outside diameter for conduit and raceway fill calculations
• Ripcord included for fast, clean jacket termination
• ARRA and Buy American Act compliant; RoHS compliant; UL Listed to UL 444 and UL 13

Compatibility

Designed for power-limited remote control, signaling, security, alarm, access control, intercom, sound, and public address circuits routed through plenum-rated air-handling spaces per NEC Articles 725 and 800.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified low-voltage systems technician in accordance with the NEC and applicable local codes. De-energize all circuits before terminating conductors. CMP-rated cable is required by code in plenum air-handling spaces and must not be substituted with riser or general-purpose cable in those locations. Use the included ripcord to open the jacket cleanly at termination points without nicking insulation on the conductors.