Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8461 Multi-Conductor - High-Conductivity Copper Speaker Cable Twisted Jacket Con
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General Description:
18 AWG stranded (7x26) tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, twisted pair, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
1
18
7x26
TC - Tinned Copper
2
Total Number of Conductors:
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material
Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .022
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Material
Unshielded
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.027
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.234 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
Black & White
Pair Lay Length & Direction:
Lay Length (in.) Twists (twist/ft) Direction
2.000
6.000
Left Hand
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-20°C To +80°C
24 lbs/1000 ft.
45 lbs.
2.500 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
NEC Articles:
CEC/C(UL) Specification:
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II):
EU CE Mark:
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV):
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS):
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE):
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR):
CL3, CMG
800, 725
CMG
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
04/01/2005
Yes
Yes
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Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8461 Multi-Conductor - High-Conductivity Copper Speaker Cable Twisted Jacket Con
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Yes
Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
CSA Flame Test:
UL1685 FT4 Loading
FT4
Suitability
Suitability - Indoor:
Yes
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
22.0
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
5.86
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Description
Current
10C Temperature Rise 4.8 Amps per conductor @ 20°C ambient
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8461 060U1000
8461 060U500
8461 060100
8461 0601000
8461 060500
8461 0605000
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
1,000 FT
500 FT
100 FT
1,000 FT
500 FT
5,000 FT
Ship Weight
26.000 LB
14.000 LB
3.200 LB
27.000 LB
13.500 LB
140.000 LB
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
C
Notes
Item Desc
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
2 #18 PVC FRPVC
Revision Number: 4
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Revision Date: 08-05-2013
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