Product Number: 26320FL

Armored Fire Alarm, #18-2c BC, Shielded, FPLP

Fire Alarm Cable, Armored Plenum-FPLP, 2-18 AWG solid bare copper conductors with Flamarrest® insulation, overall Beldfoil® shield, Flamarrest® jacket with ripcord

  • Availability:
    Global
  • Status:
    Active

Specifications

Suitable Applications

Fire Alarm, Monitor/Detection, Circuits: Audio, Control, Initiating, Notification, Noisy Environment

Conductor

Element No. of Elements Size Stranding Material
Conductor(s) 2 18 AWG Solid BC - Bare Copper

Insulation

Element Material Nom. Thickness Nom. Insulation Diameter Color Code
Conductor(s) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .010 in (0.25 mm) .0605 in (1.54 mm) Black, Red

Outer Shield

Shield Type Material Coverage Drainwire Type
Tape Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) 100% 24 AWG (7x32) TC

Armor

Armor Type & Material Armor Material Diameter
AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor .377 in (9.58 mm)

Outer Jacket

Material Nom. Diameter Notes
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .155 in (3.94 mm) Interlocking Aluminum Armor O.D: .377 in

Outer Jacket1 Table Notes

Interlocking Aluminum Armor O.D: .377 in

Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal)

.377 in (9.58 mm)

Electricals

Element Nom. Conductor DCR Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) Max. Current
Conductor(s) 6.4 Ohm/1000ft (21 Ohm/km) 65 pF/ft (210 pF/m) 117 pF/ft (384 pF/m) 14 Amps per conductor @ 25°C

Voltage

UL Voltage Rating
300 V

Temperature

UL Temperature Operating
75°C 0°C to +75°C

Bend Radius

Stationary Min. Installation Min.
3.0 in (76 mm) 3.0 in (76 mm)

Max. Pull Tension

65 lbs (29 kg)

Environmental Suitability

Indoor - Plenum

Flammability / Reaction to Fire

NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum)

CPR Compliance

CPR Euroclass: Eca

NEC / UL Compliance

Article 760, FPLP

European Directive Compliance

EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

UK Regulation Compliance

UKCA Mark

APAC Compliance

China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Other Standard Compliance(s)

California State Fire Marshall

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.13 Revision Date: 03-04-2025

Update and Revision

Revision Number: 0.13 Revision Date: 03-04-2025