West Penn Wire AQ293BK0500 18 Awg Shielded Cable

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE AQ293BK0500 is an 18 AWG shielded direct burial security cable supplied as a 1-pair conductor in a 500-foot reel. Designed for stranded, shielded signal runs in security and low-voltage systems, this cable carries analog or digital signals with foil or braid shielding that reduces electromagnetic interference along the run. The stranded conductors provide flexibility during pull-through and termination. Security integrators and low-voltage electricians install this cable in commercial and residential applications where a buried or in-conduit run is required between control panels, sensors, and peripheral devices.

This cable is suited for security system wiring including alarm panels, motion detectors, door and window contacts, and access control field devices. Its direct burial rating makes it appropriate for outdoor underground runs where conduit is not available or practical, reducing installation labor and material cost on perimeter and exterior device wiring. The 500-foot length accommodates longer site runs without a mid-run splice.

Key Features

• 18 AWG stranded conductors for flexibility during installation and termination
• Shielded construction reduces electromagnetic and radio frequency interference on signal runs
• Direct burial rating supports outdoor underground installation without conduit
• 1-pair configuration suited for single-channel analog or digital security signal circuits
• 500-foot continuous reel minimizes splices on longer runs
• Black jacket for UV resistance and low-visibility outdoor routing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard installation cable for low-voltage security and access control wiring applications requiring 18 AWG shielded conductors.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or alarm systems technician in accordance with applicable NEC Articles 725 and 800 for low-voltage and communications wiring. De-energize all connected control panels and devices before making terminations. When burying the cable directly, follow local code requirements for minimum burial depth, typically 6 inches or greater for direct burial signal cable. Avoid routing parallel to high-voltage power conductors to preserve signal integrity.