
Communication and Control Cable 1898/10C
Communication and Control Cable 1898/10C

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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:
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Audio systems: speakers, microphones, intercoms
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Broadcast and studio
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Data transmission: RS-232, 422, 485
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CAD/CAM
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Computer peripherals
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Business machines
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Security systems: alarms, cameras, sensors
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Control systems
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Instrumentation systems
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Point-of-sale systems
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Banking systems
Construction
Diameters (In) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1) Component 1 | 10 X 1 COND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
a) Conductor | 18 (16/30) AWG TC | 0.047 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
b) Insulation | 0.016" Wall, Nom. PVC | 0.079 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Color Code | Alpha Wire Color Code D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2) Cable Assembly | 10 Components Cabled | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
a) Twists: | 2.7 Twists/foot (min) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3) Jacket | 0.025" Wall, Nom.,PVC | 0.366 (0.382 Max.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
a) Color(s) | SLATE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
b) Print | ALPHA WIRE-* P/N 1898/10C 10C 18 AWG (UL) 75C TYPE CM OR AWM 2509 --- LLXXXXXX CSA TYPE CMG FT4 CE ROHS * = Factory Code [Note: Product may have c(UL) or CSA markings depending upon plant of manufacture.] |
Applicable Specifications
1) UL | AWM/STYLE 2509 | 80°C / 300 VRMS |
CM | 75°C | |
VW-1 | ||
2) CSA International | CMG | 60°C |
FT4 | ||
3) CE: | EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC |
Environmental
1) CE: EU Directive 2011/65/EU(RoHS2): | ||
This product complies with European Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011. No Exemptions are required for RoHS Compliance on this item. Consult Alpha Wire's web site for RoHS C of C. | ||
2) REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006): | ||
This product does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed on the European Union's REACH candidate list in excess of 0.1% mass of the item. For up-to-date information, please see Alpha's REACH SVHC Declaration. | ||
3) California Proposition 65: | The outer surface materials used in the manufacture of this part meet the requirements of California Proposition 65. |
Properties
Physical & Mechanical Properties | |
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1) Temperature Range | -20 to 80°C |
2) Bend Radius | 10X Cable Diameter |
3) Pull Tension | 126 Lbs, Maximum |
Electrical Properties | (For Engineering purposes only) |
1) Voltage Rating | 300 VRMS |
2) Capacitance | 33 pf/ft @1 kHz, Nominal Conductor to Conductor |
3) Inductance | 0.18 µH/ft, Nominal |
4) Conductor DCR | 7.2 Ω/1000ft @20°C, Nominal |
Other
Packaging | Flange x Traverse x Barrel (inches) |
a) 1000 FT | 18 x 12 x 8 Continuous length |
b) 500 FT | 16 x 11 x 8 Continuous length |
c) 100 FT | 12 x 10 x 5 Continuous length |
[Spool dimensions may vary slightly] |
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