18/2 Shielded Fire Alarm Cable - FPLP Plenum Rated, Red, 1000ft
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18/2 Shielded Plenum (FPLP) Fire Alarm Cable
Engineered for 2-wire circuits in electrically noisy environments, this 18/2 shielded FPLP plenum-rated cable features two solid bare copper conductors with aluminum mylar shielding and a low-smoke PVC jacket for safe installation in air handling spaces. The integrated 24 AWG drain wire and comprehensive shielding provide superior protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring reliable signal integrity for notification circuits, audio systems, and control applications in challenging electrical environments.
Trust UL and ETL-listed, USA-made quality for your critical fire alarm systems. Sequential footage markings simplify installation, while the shielding eliminates system noise that could compromise reliable operation when lives depend on clear, interference-free signals.
Key Features
- Aluminum mylar shielding with 24 AWG drain wire for superior EMI/RFI protection
- Low-smoke FT6 plenum-rated PVC jacket for safe use in air handling spaces
- Sequential footage markings for easy installation tracking
- UL-Listed and ETL-Listed
- RoHS Compliant
- 300V voltage rating | 75°C temperature rating
- Made in USA
Applications
- Fire alarm wiring
- Fire protection systems
- Signal transmission
- Monitoring and detection systems
- Audio circuits
- Notification circuits
- Control circuits
- Initiating circuits
Technical Specifications
Physical Construction
- Conductor type: Solid bare copper
- Conductor size: 18 AWG (2 conductors)
- Conductor insulation: Low-smoke PVC, 0.010 in. thickness
- Nominal cable OD: 4.01 mm (0.158 in.)
- Outer jacket: Low-smoke PVC, 0.457 mm (0.018 in.) thickness
- Jacket color: Red
- Shielding: Aluminum with mylar foil wrap
- Drain wire: 24 AWG solid bare copper
Electrical Characteristics
- Voltage rating: 300V
- Temperature rating: 75°C
- Conductor colors: Black, Red
Why Choose Shielded 2-Conductor Cable?
Shielded 2-wire fire alarm cable combines simplicity with superior performance:
- EMI/RFI protection for 2-wire circuits near motors, transformers, and electrical equipment
- Signal integrity ensures reliable communication in electrically noisy installations
- Reduced false alarms by eliminating electrical noise pickup
- Simplified wiring for applications requiring only two conductors with interference protection
Ideal for notification circuits, audio systems, simple control applications, and any 2-wire installation in industrial facilities, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, or environments where electrical interference could compromise system performance.