Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8770 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control and Instrumentation Cable
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General Description:
18 AWG stranded (16x30) tinned copper conductors, conductors cabled, polyethylene insulation, overall
Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage), 20 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Conductors AWG Stranding Conductor Material
3 18 16x30 TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors: 3
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.)
PE - Polyethylene .018
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material Coverage (%)
Beldfoil® (w/ shorting fold) Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape w/Shorting Fold 100.000
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
20 Stranded TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .033
Overall Cable
Overall Cabling Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1 Black
2 Red
3 Clear
Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.246 in.
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range: -20°C To +60°C
UL Temperature Rating: 60°C (UL AWM Style 2093)
Bulk Cable Weight: 36 lbs/1000 ft.
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 74 lbs.
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.500 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification: CM
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ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8770 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control and Instrumentation Cable
CEC/C(UL) Specification: CM
AWM Specification: UL Style 2093 (300 V 60°C)
EU CE Mark: Yes
EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes
EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes
EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/01/2004
EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes
EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes
MII Order #39 (China RoHS): Yes
Flame Test
UL Flame Test: UL1685 UL Loading
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N): No
Plenum Number: 88770
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
69
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/ft)
0.180
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
24
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
48
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
6.6
Nominal Outer Shield DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
8.5
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
300 V RMS
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
5.3 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Put Ups and Colors:
Item # Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc
8770 060U1000 1,000 FT 37.000 LB CHROME 3 #18 LDPE FS PVC
8770 060U500 500 FT 19.000 LB CHROME 3 #18 LDPE FS PVC
8770 0601000 1,000 FT 39.000 LB CHROME C 3 #18 LDPE FS PVC
8770 06010000 10,000 FT 420.000 LB CHROME CY 3 #18 LDPE FS PVC
8770 060500 500 FT 20.000 LB CHROME C 3 #18 LDPE FS PVC
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8770 Multi-Conductor - Audio, Control and Instrumentation Cable
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Y = FINAL PUT-UP LENGTH MAY VARY -10% TO +20% FROM LENGTH SHOWN.MAY CONTAIN 2 PIECES. MINIMUM LENGTH OF ANY ONE PIECE IS 1500'.
Test Reports
a) UL
i) UL Test Reports are available on-line through the UL Client Document Access web portal.
ii) UL Inspection Reports are also available through the UL Client Document Access web portal.
b) CSA
i) CSA "Descriptive Report and Test Results" documents are available on the CSA Gateway Portal.
ii) CSA Inspection Reports are maintained on the CSA issued 'flash drive' at each manufacturing location.
* other test data may be available if requested at time of order.
Revision Number: 3 Revision Date: 08-02-2012
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