Detailed Specifications & Technical Data
ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION
8718 Multi-Conductor - Single-Pair Cable
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General Description:
12 AWG stranded (19x25) TC conductors, polyethylene insulation, twisted pair, overall Beldfoil® shield
(100% coverage), 14 AWG stranded TC drain wire, PVC jacket.
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
AWG:
# Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material
1
12
19x25
TC - Tinned Copper
Total Number of Conductors:
2
Insulation
Insulation Material:
Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.)
PE - Polyethylene
.037
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Material:
Outer Shield Trade Name Type Outer Shield Material
Beldfoil® (Z-Fold®)
Coverage (%)
Tape Aluminum Foil-Polyester Tape 100
Outer Shield Drain Wire AWG:
AWG Stranding Drain Wire Conductor Material
14
Stranded
TC - Tinned Copper
Outer Jacket
Outer Jacket Material:
Outer Jacket Material
Nom. Wall Thickness (in.)
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.034
Overall Cable
Overall Nominal Diameter:
0.400 in.
Pair
Pair Color Code Chart:
Number Color
1
Black & Clear
Mechanical Characteristics (Overall)
Operating Temperature Range:
UL Temperature Rating:
Bulk Cable Weight:
Max. Recommended Pulling Tension:
Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis:
-20°C To +80°C
80°C (UL AWM Style 20253)
89 lbs/1000 ft.
225 lbs.
4 in.
Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall)
Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs
NEC/(UL) Specification:
CL2
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8718 Multi-Conductor - Single-Pair Cable
AWM 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):
CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable):
MII Order #39 (China RoHS):
Other Specification:
UL Style 20253 (600 V 80°C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
01/01/2004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
AWM II A
Flame Test
UL Flame Test:
CSA Flame Test:
UL1685 UL Loading
FT1
Plenum/Non-Plenum
Plenum (Y/N):
No
Electrical Characteristics (Overall)
Nom. Characteristic Impedance:
Impedance (Ohm)
55
Nom. Inductance:
Inductance (µH/ft)
.2
Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
25
Nom. Capacitance Cond. to Other Conductor & Shield:
Capacitance (pF/ft)
49
Nom. Conductor DC Resistance:
DCR @ 20°C (Ohm/1000 ft)
1.6
Max. Operating Voltage - UL:
Voltage
Description
600 V RMS UL AWM
300 V RMS CSA AWM
Max. Recommended Current:
Current
12.5 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Put Ups and Colors:
Item #
8718 060U500
8718 0601000
8718 0602000
8718 060500
8718 0605000
Notes:
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Putup
500 FT
1,000 FT
2,000 FT
500 FT
5,000 FT
Ship Weight
46.000 LB
98.000 LB
194.000 LB
49.500 LB
540.000 LB
Color
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
CHROME
C
C
C
CZ
Notes
Item Desc
2 #12 PE SHLD PVC
2 #12 PE SHLD PVC
2 #12 PE SHLD PVC
' #12 PE SHLD PVC
2 #12 PE SHLD PVC
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8718 Multi-Conductor - Single-Pair Cable
C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Z = FINAL PUT-UP LENGTH MAY VARY (+ OR -) 10% FOR SPOOLS OR REELS AND(+ OR -) 5% FOR UNREEL CARTONS FROM LENGTH SHOWN.
Revision Number: 3
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Revision Date: 10-16-2012
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