Part # Type Shielding Voltage AWG # of Elements Jacket Material Insulation Material Jacket Diameter Applicable Specifications
3480/18C Multi-Pair  FOIL/BRAID  300  28  18  PVC  SR-PVC  0.389  CA Prop 65, CSA CMG, CSA FT4, UL AWM 2464, UL CL2, UL VW-1 
  Diameters (In)
1) Component 1 18 X 1 PAIR  
a) Conductor 28 (7/36) AWG TC  
b) Insulation 0.010" Wall, Nom. PVC, Semi Rigid 0.035
(1) Color Code Alpha Wire Company Color Code A
Pair Color Pair Color Pair Color
1 BLACK-RED 7 BLACK-ORANGE 13 RED-ORANGE
2 BLACK-WHITE 8 RED-GREEN 14 GREEN-BLUE
3 BLACK-GREEN 9 RED-WHITE 15 GREEN-WHITE
4 BLACK-BLUE 10 RED-BLUE 16 GREEN-BROWN
5 BLACK-BROWN 11 RED-YELLOW 17 GREEN-ORANGE
6 BLACK-YELLOW 12 RED-BROWN 18 GREEN-YELLOW
c) Pair 2/Cond Cabled Together  
(1) Twists: 12.0 Twists/foot (min)  
2) Cable Assembly 18 Components Cabled  
a) Twists: 2.8 Twists/foot (min)  
3) Shield: Alum/Mylar Tape, 25% Overlap, Min.  
a) Foil Direction Foil Facing Out  
b) Drain Wire 28 (7/36) AWG TC  
c) Braid TC,65% Coverage, Min.  
4) Jacket 0.035" Wall, Nom.,PVC 0.389 (0.413 Max.)
a) Color(s) SLATE
b) Print ALPHA WIRE-* P/N 3480/18C 18PR 28 AWG
SHIELDED 75C (UL) TYPE CL2 OR AWM 2464 ---
LLXXXXXX CSA TYPE CMG FT4 ROHS
* = Factory Code
[Note: Product may have c(UL) or CSA markings depending upon plant of manufacture.]
1) UL AWM/STYLE 2464 80°C / 300 VRMS
  CL2 75°C
  VW-1  
2) CSA International CMG 60°C
  FT4  
1) EU Directive 2002/95/EC(RoHS):
 All materials used in the manufacture of this part are in compliance with EU Directive 2002/95/EU regarding the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Consult Alpha Wire's web site for compliance Date of Manufacture.
2) California Proposition 65:The outer surface materials used in the manufacture of this part meet the requirements of California Proposition 65.
Physical & Mechanical Properties
1) Temperature Range -20 to 80°C
2) Bend Radius 10X Cable Diameter
3) Pull Tension 57 Lbs, Maximum
Electrical Properties (For Engineering purposes only)
1) Voltage Rating 300 VRMS
2) Inductance 0.22 µH/ft, Nominal
3) Mutual Capacitance 21 pf/ft @1 kHz, Nominal
4) Ground Capacitance 38 pf/ft @1 kHz, Nominal
5) Conductor DCR 66 O/1000ft @20°C, Nominal
6) OA Shield DCR 3.3 O/1000ft @20\°C, Nominal
1) Packaging
a) 1000 FT  
b) 500 FT  
c) 100 FT  

Get control of your communication and control applications

Our line-up of standard communication and control cables gives you maximum choice and fewer tradeoffs. By offering you a comprehensive collection of insulation/jacketing materials, shielding options, and conductor counts, you can easily select the cable that meets your most demanding needs. We have cables that go beyond the ordinary to satisfy rigorous requirements of EMI performance, transmission distances, flexibility, and temperature extremes.

Communication and Control Typical applications:

  • Audio systems: speakers, microphones, intercoms
  • Broadcast and studio
  • Data transmission: RS-232, 422, 485
  • CAD/CAM
  • Computer peripherals
  • Business machines
  • Security systems: alarms, cameras, sensors
  • Control systems
  • Instrumentation systems
  • Point-of-sale systems
  • Banking systems

Flexible shielding options:

  • Unshielded
  • Overall foil shield
  • Overall foil/braid
  • Individual foil-shielded pairs
  • Individual foil-shielded pairs with overall foil/braid

Low capacitance cables for improved transmission distances and signal integrity.

Communication, Control, and Industrial Cable Brochure

Multiconductor Cable Conductor Color Codes

Multipair Cable Conductor Color Codes

AlphawireCERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

 

To Whom It May Concern:

Alpha Wire Part Number: 3480/18C

3480/18C , RoHS-Compliant Commencing With 3/1/2005 Production


This document certifies that the Alpha part numbers cited above are manufactured in accordance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, better known as the RoHS Directives, with regards to restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances used in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. The reader is referred to these Directives for the specific definitions and extents of these Directives . No Exemptions are required for RoHS Compliance on this item.

 

Substance Maximum Control Value
Lead 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Mercury 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Cadmium 0.01% by weight (100 ppm)
Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) ,

 

Including Deca-BDE 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)

The information provided in this document and disclosure is correct to the best of Alpha Wire's knowledge, information and belief at the date of its release. The information provided is designed only as a general guide for the safe handling, storage, and any other operation of the product itself or the one that it will become part of. The intent of this document is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Regulatory information is for guidance purposes only. Product users are responsible for determining the applicability of legislation and regulations based on their individual usage of the product .

Authorized Signatory for the Alpha Wire Company:

David B Watson  
Dave Watson, Director of Engineering & QA 9/2/2010
AlphaWire