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CABLE SOLUTIONS
Fire Alarm Cable
Plenum - FPLP Fire Alarm Cables
Riser - FPLR Fire Alarm Cables
Fire/Clad Armored Fire Alarm Cables
Shielded / Cabled
Part# Description Rating Part# Description Rating
85802 18/2 solid BC OAS FPLP 81802 18/2 solid BC FPLP
85804 18/4 solid BC OAS FPLP 81804 18/4 solid BC FPLP
85602 16/2 solid BC OAS FPLP 81602 16/2 solid BC FPLP
85604 16/4 solid BC OAS FPLP 81604 16/4 solid BC FPLP
85402 14/2 solid BC OAS FPLP 81402 14/2 solid BC FPLP
85404 14/4 solid BC OAS FPLP 81404 14/4 solid BC FPLP
81202 12/2 solid BC FPLP
Shielded / Cabled Unshielded / Cabled
Part# Description Rating Part# Description Rating
98300 18/2 solid BC OAS FPLR 98820 18/2 solid BC FPLR
98831 18/4 solid BC OAS FPLR 98804 18/4 solid BC FPLR
98630 16/2 solid BC OAS FPLR 98620 16/2 solid BC FPLR
98631 16/4 solid BC OAS FPLR 98604 16/4 solid BC FPLR
98430 14/2 solid BC OAS FPLR 98420 14/2 solid BC FPLR
98431 14/4 solid BC OAS FPLR 98404 14/4 solid BC FPLR
98230 12/2 solid BC OAS FPLR 98200 12/2 solid BC FPLR
Unshielded / Parallel
Part# Description Rating98204 22/4 solid BC FPLR
98844 18/4 solid BC FPLR
Part# Description Rating
92852 18/2 solid BC FPL
92854 18/4 solid BC FPL
92652 16/2 solid BC FPL
92654 16/4 solid BC FPL
92452 14/2 solid BC FPL
92454 14/4 solid BC FPL
92252 12/2 solid BC FPL
LT543-06-01 re
Unshielded / Cabled
Coleman Cable Inc. 1530 Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60085 800.323.9355 www.colemancab
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Fire Alarm Cable
Review of Cable Requirements:All installations must follow guidelines established by the
National Electric Code. Below are some basic practices to
remember when installing power-limited fire alarm systems.
For a more in-depth review of requirements and installation
guidelines, refer to the NEC code book.
1. All cables must be listed by a Nationally Recognized
Testing Lab (UL, ETL, CSA, etc). Check all cables for the
proper markings. Refer to NEC Article 760.
2. Comply with local wiring requirements.
3. Only use conductors made of copper.
4. Test wiring for grounds, short circuits, and open faults
before the system is placed in operation.5. Always use the proper gauge of wire to avoid line loss.
6. Avoid interference when routing wire.
7. Installation to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor.
8. A minimum of 6 inches of free conductor is required in each
electrical box to facilitate termination.
9. All wiring must be terminated with listed devices.
Plenum CMP FPLP
Riser CMR FPLR
General Purpose CMGCM
FPL
Type CM - Communications wire & cable
Type FPL - Power-limited fire alarm cables
Cable A shall be permitted to be used in place of Cable BA B
NEC Article 760Fire Alarm Systems
Applies to the installation of wiring & equipment of the fire alarm
systems including all circuits controlled and powered by the fire
alarm system
Cable Substitution Hierarchy
LT543-06-01 SEPT10 R3Coleman Cable Inc.
1530 Shields Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
800.323.9355
www.colemancable.com
Identify the Application
Type of system: Fire detection & alarm notification, guard'stour, sprinkler water flow or sprinkler supervisory systems.
Where the cable will be installed: Ducts & plenums, conduit?
Distance cable will be run.
Whether the system is addressable, may need to meet
specific capacitance.
What Really Matters in Selecting the
RIGHT Fire Alarm Cable
Where the Cable will be installed:Cable rating is important, the NEC has 3 ratings FPLP, FPLR and FPL.
These ratings designate where and how the cable can be installed based on
the ability of the wire to reduce the spread of smoke and fire.
FPLP (Plenum): Type FPLP power-limited fire alarm plenum cable is listed
by the NEC as being suitable for use in ducts, plenums and other space used
for environmental air. All FPLP cables are listed as having adequate fire-
resistant and low-smoke producing characteristics and must pass both UL
test 1424 and NFPA 262.
FPLR (Riser): Type FPLR power-limited fire alarm riser cable is listed as
being suitable for use in a vertical run in a shaft or from floor to floor. All
FPLR cables are listed as having fire-resistant characteristics capable of pre-
venting fire from traveling floor to floor. Riser cables must pass both UL test
1424 and the vertical riser flame test UL 1666.FPL (General Purpose): Type FPL power-limited fire alarm cable is listed
by the NEC as being suitable for general purpose fire alarm use. This listing
excludes installation in riser, ducts, plenums and other space used for
environmental air unless the cable is installed in conduit. All FPL cables are
listed as being resistant to the spread of fire and must pass both UL test
1424 and vertical flame test UL 1685 or CSA vertical flame test.
Type of SystemIs the system microprocessor based and therefore sensitive to EMI and RFI?
If the system is computer based, a SHIELDED cable will protect the circuits
from this outside interference and keep the signal constant.
SHIELDED: Offers excellent protection against interference (EMI & RFI).
EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference): Electrostatic sparks or spiking
from motors, neon or fluorescent lighting ballasts or any other sources that
cause noise. Shielded cables should be considered for installations in
areas near dimmer panels and light switches, in parallel runs, near neon orfluorescent lights and near power cables.
RFI (Radio Frequency Interference): Some frequencies used for radio
communications have a tendency to become coupled onto conductors to
produce RFI.
UNSHIELDED: Cost effective where interference is not a concern.Distance the cable will run
Voltage drop should be calculated or refer to equipment manufacturers
recommendations. Knowing the distance the cable will run also helps
identify the right gauge size cable to select. Larger gauge for longer runs.
CapacitanceThe capacity of the insulation to hold an electric charge. Often, lower
capacitance (Picofarrads/foot = pF/ft.) translates to a higher performance
cable. May need to meet requirements for specific hardware systems.
Cabled (Twisted) vs. Straight-Lay (Zip or Parallel)
CABLED: Most common for fire alarm cable. Reduces crosstalk
interference from other signals (inside or outside the cable), especially over
longer runs.
STRAIGHT-LAY: Cost effective where interference is not a concern.
Solid vs. StrandedSOLID: Industry standard for most fire alarm cable. Solid conductors are
easier to terminate, often lower cost and have less attenuation/signal loss.