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1. Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Some Product Available in Multiple Jacket Colors e Riser Rated UL Listed UL1666 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Insulation Jacket WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Catalog No of Type amp er eine Type amp Nom O D Nom Jacket No Conductors Thickness J Thickness Capacitance Colors 18 AWG 000 pp AL Foil PVC 38 pf ft RD BL WH YE aa kean 2 ME 008 100 017 189 ee 69 pf ft 18 AWG i pp AL Foil PVC 38 pf ft ae l A e 008 100 017 ed FEEN 69 pf ft ne 16 AWG e pp AL Foil PVC 43 pf ft z RD BL WH YE aoe bral P sae Al 008 100 017 ne oer 78 pf ft O 16 AWG pp AL Foil PVC 39 pf ft 223 z P M 008 100 017 a deal 70 pf ft AD 14 AWG pp AL Foil PVC 39 pf ft N i r EA 012 100 017 aie RR 70 pf ft de eee pp AL Foil PVC 44 pf ft s 999 1 Pair l TEA 012 100 017 248 FPLR 77 pf ft RD Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield Special Notes e Selected Plenum Versions see page e Selected Indoor Outdoor Versions see Aquaseal e Select items are packaged in our Advantage Box e Rip cord under jacket e PP Polypropylene e Spools Size Standard 1000ft Put ups e Tracer markings available upon request 6 www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4
2. e Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 e Notification Devices e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Control Circuts E Insulation Jacket Catalog No of se e Type amp Sr Type amp Nom O D Nom Jacket No Conductors YP Thickness J Thickness Capacitance Colors Nom DCR 18 AWG LL5182 1 Pair Solid 016 None 026 205 FPLP 29 pf ft RD 6 50 Mft 18 AWG LL5184 4 Solid 016 None 026 238 FPLP 29 pf ft RD 6 50 Mft 16 AWG LL5162 1 Pair Solid 016 None 026 225 FPLP 32 pf ft RD 4 10 Mft 16 AWG LL5164 4 Solid 016 None 026 265 FPLP 32 pf ft RD 4 10 Mft 14 AWG LL5142 1 Pair Solid 016 None 026 248 FPLP 35 pf ft RD 2 60 Mft 14 AWG O LL5144 4 Solid 016 None 026 302 FPLP 35 pf ft RD 2 60 Mft 12 AWG LL512 P 1 Pair Solid 016 None 026 278 FPLP 45 pf ft RD 1 80 Mft Special Notes e Insulation and Jacketing Compounds Fluoropolymers are rated for 150 Performance 12 www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Local Law 5 LL5 Shielded FPLP Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Some Product Available in Multiple Jacket Colors e Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor within ducts plenum and other spaces used for environmental air e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits
3. 4 10 Mft OR WH YE 16 AWG 60164B 4 Solid 008 None ears 191 FPLP 33 pf ft RD 4 10 Mft i 1 TAWG Plenum PVC e 60993B Solid 010 None 198 FPLP 34 pf ft Pair 015 RD BL YE 2 60 Mft 14 AWG 60700B 4 Solid 010 None A 236 FPLP 34 pf ft RD 2 60 Mft 12 AWG 60995B a Solid 010 None en 239 FPLP 40 pf ft RD 1 80 Mft Special Notes e Selected Plenum Versions see page e Select items are packaged in our Advantage Box e PP Polypropylene e Rip Cord e Spools Size Standard 1000ft Put ups e Tracer markings available upon request www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subjectto change WEST PENN WIRE 3 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Stranded Conductors WEST PENN WIRE Unshielded FPLR Features Applications e Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor for e Stranded Conductors for Flex Installations e Initiating Devices e Riser Rated UL Listed UL1666 e Signal Line Circuits e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Notification Devices Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Insulation Jacket Catalog Sar Type amp TAIT Type amp Nom O D Nom Jacket No Conductors Nom Thickness J Thickness Capacitance Colors ana pp PVC 9906 1 Pair Strd 009 None 017 182 FPLR 19 pf ft RD 4 10 Mft Lis pp PVC el 9945 1 Pair Strd o10 None 017 224 FPLR 24 pf ft RD 2 60 Mft 12 AWG ape Bye 9986 1 Pair Strd 010 None 017 260 FPLR 24 pf ft RD 1 80 Mft Unshielded FPLP Features Applications e Mid Capacitance Per
4. MID CAPACITANCE CABLES ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM The need to conform to the American with Disability Act ADA and the increased demand for addressable fire alarm systems have created many changes in the fire alarm cable constructions An addressable system allows the control panel or unit to communicate with each base individuallyusing a sophisticated polling process The polling process allows the system to detect trouble or alarmor each base initiating devices and in some cases the notification devices Addressable fire alarm signals need to be fast and have a clear signal transfer Hence the electricalcharacteristics are a major concern in cable construction Input Output Signal ___ a A ____ Minimal capacitance change 7 ion Small capacitance change _ Large capacitance change Capacitance The property of a system of conductors and dielectrics that allow the storage of an electrical charge when a potential difference exists between conductors Capacitance is found betweenwo wires of a twisted pair and also between adjacent conductors in the same cable mutual capaci ance Capacitance is expressed in pf ft The larger the capacitance the higher the distortions Velocity of propogation refers to a ratio of a signal traveling through a cable compared to that samesignal traveling through air and is determined by the dielectric insulation material POWER LIMITED ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES CONDUCTOR
5. Solid ene 3 5 None 040 395 ae 32 pf ft BK 2 60 Mft 0 12 AWG AQ2 27 1 Pair Solid one 5 None 040 340 poa 36 pf ft BK 1 80 Mft Oo Bulk Cable Aquaseal In Conduit WEST PENN WIRE a ee ke Features Applications Unshielded FPL CL3 CM Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor Outdoor Use IN CONDUIT e UL Listed CM CL3 AND FPL e Signal Line Circuits e Two Ply waterblocking tapes e Notification Devices Cond Type amp Nom DCR No of Conductors Catalog No 18 AWG 7X26 6 20 Mft AQCP P4 1 Pair 16 AWG 19X29 4 20 Mft AOC225 1 Pair 14 AWG 19X27 2 70 Mft AQCP PG 1 Pair www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Insulation Thickness Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e UL Listed and Direct Burial UL1685 e Two Ply waterblocking tapes e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Jacket Type amp Thickness Type amp Nom O D Shielding PVC PVC 010 None 025 218 PVC PVC 010 None 025 242 PVC PVC 010 None 025 294 WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor Outdoor Use DIRECT BURIAL e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Colors Nom Capacitance CM CL3 EOL 29 pf ft GY O CM CL3 P 32 pf ft GY O CM CL3 En 34 pf ft GY 5 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Shielded FPLR A
6. ft i O FPLP SA Prat RD 151 pf ft FPLP Papur RD 151 pf ft Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE 7 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Stranded Conductors Shielded FPLR Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Stranded Conductors for Flex Installations e Riser Rated UL Listed UL1666 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Jacket Type amp Thickness Insulation Type amp Thickness No of AOIL O AD No Conductors Catalog Shielding 14 AWG A 99565 1 Pair Stranded ie drid ps 232 2 60 Mft i A 12 AWG 9995 1 Pair Stranded a peti pos 264 1 80 Mft i Shielded FPLP Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Stranded Conductors for Flex Installations ss Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 aie Insulation Jacket Catalog No of 7 oe Type amp Shieldi Type amp Nom O D No Conductors ype Thickness le Ing Thickness Nom DCR 16 AWG 60990285S 1 Pair Stranded 008 by a yes 174 4 10 Mft j i 14 AWG 60992BS 1 Pair Stranded 008 pd res 210 2 60 Mft i i 12 AWG 60994BS 1 Pair Stranded 008 fria ps 249 1 80 Mft i Special Notes e Plenum Installation precautions see Technical Reference Section e Selected items are packaged in our Advantage Box e Spools Size Standard
7. of Addressable systems the notification appliances were not intellegent Today many manufactur ers are providing addressable notification technology There are many advantages ofproviding such technology Such as lower cost of wire and overall installation time 0420 Addressable initiating device loop Notification Devices ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM CABLE SELECTION The designer must be aware of not only the D C Resistance of the cable but the capacitance and theVelocity of propor gation of the cable The designer must assure that the overall loop capacitance is notcompromised and error rates are kept to a minimum Nominal Capacitance for wire sizes 18 AWG solid unshielded 16pf ft 18 AWG solid shielded 25pf f t45pf ft 16 AWG solid unshielded 18pf ft 16 AWG solid shielded 30pf ft 54pf ft 14 AWG solid shielded 30pf ft 54pf ft 12 AWG solid shielded 35pf ft 63pf ft Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield Notes e If Class A wiring is installed the wire length may be up to 4 times the single wire length in this calculation e Consult your panel manufacturer s specifications to determine acceptable loop capacitance All wiring must be installed in compli ance with the National Electrical Code NEC and applicable local codes as well as special requirements of the authority having juris diction using the proper wire size CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENN WIRE LOW AND
8. 1000ft Put ups e FR PVC Flame Retardant Flexible PVC WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Colors Nom Capacitance 39 pf ft FPLR 0 pf ft 44 pf ft FPLR 77 pff RD Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield Applications Indoor within ducts plenum and other spaces used for environmental air e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Colors Nom Capacitance 77 pf ft FPLP 139 pf ft AR 84 pf ft FPLP 151 pf ft nE O FPLP SA pitt RD 151 pf ft Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable Aquaseal Direct Burial WEST PENN WIRE Shielded FPL CL3 PLTC Features Applications e Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor Outdoor Use DIRECT BURIAL og e UL Listed and Direct Burial UL1685 e Signal Line Circuits nl SE e Two Ply waterblocking tapes e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Bie Insulation Jacket Catalog No of y a Type amp Tede Type amp Nom O D NEC Nom Jacket No Condu
9. 964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Plenum Shielded FPLP Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Some Product Available in Multiple Jacket Colors e Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC das Insulation Jacket ond Catalog No of af Type amp Shieldi Type amp Nom O D No Ganchictore maaan Thickness lelding Thickness 18 AWG Polymer me 60975B 1 Pair Solid Alloy prod Ns 148 6 50 Mft 008 i 18 AWG Polymer 5 60977B 4 Solid Alloy de e des 170 6 50 Mft 008 j i 16 AWG Polymer 5 60990B 1 Pair Solid Alloy ida dls 168 4 10 Mft 008 i i 16 AWG Polymer a 603164B 4 Solid Alloy pe i P 195 4 10 Mft 008 i i 14 AWG Polymer 5 60992B 1 Pair Solid Alloy ae pas 202 2 6Q Mft 008 12 AWG Polymer 5 60994B 1 Pair Solid Alloy herida ee 243 1 80 Mft 008 i i Special Notes e Plenum Installation precautions see Technical Reference Section e Selected items are packaged in our Advantage Box e Spools Size Standard 1000ft Put ups e FR PVC Flame Retardant Flexible PVC WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor within ducts plenum and other spaces used for environmental air e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Nom Jacket Capacitance Colors 66 pf ft FPLP 119 pf ft ia O FPLP oS pa RD 119 pf ft E FPLP IPU RD 139 pf ft O 77 pf ft FPLP 130 pf
10. AWG Solid de None None 128x 228 2 60 Mft Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Non Powered Limited Shielded FPLR oe No of Conductors Catalog No 1975 1 Pair 1991 1 Pair 1995 1 Pair Features Non Power Limited Insulation Jacket Cond Type amp ae Type amp Nom O D Type amp Thickness Shielding Thickness Nom DCR p PVC 016 AL Foil PVC A o 6 50 Mft Nylon 005 100 037 pote PVC 016 AL Foil PVC es o 4 10 Mft Nylon 005 100 037 eae PVC 016 AL Foil PVC gt o 2 60 Mft Nylon 005 100 037 Power Limited vs Non Power Limited Power Limited Fire Alarm PLFA Circuits A power limited fire alarm circuit is one that is inherently unable to exceed maximum voltages or is equipped with a power limiting source transformer or battery and a circuit breaker Gener ally these operate in the 24 volt direct current range although they may employ higher voltages 300V Rating FPL FPLR or FPLP Applications Indoor for e Smoke Detectors e Signal e Detection Monitor Nom Jacket Capacitance Colors FPL RD O FPL RD FPL RD WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Colors Nom Capacitance 52 pf ft NPLF 94 pf ft RD 57 pf ft weer 103 pf ft R 64 pf ft ida 115 pf ft a Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between o
11. BLES SHIELDED IN CONDUIT FPL RATED UNSHIELDED IN CONDUIT FPL RATED UNSHIELDED IN CONDUIT FPL RATED DCR Nom Cap sousmo nde 2 CONDUCTOR FPL RATED Impedance AQC182 1100 A Color Code Conductor Colors Jacket Colors Standard Color RD 16 www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE SYSTEM LAYOUTS The initiating circuits that connect detectors to a control panel should be supervised so that a fault trouble condition that could interfere with the proper operation of the circuit will be detected and annunciated Detectors are generally categorized as either 2 wire or 4 wire detectors Two wire detectors derive theirpower directly from the same fire alarm control panel alarm initiating device circuit over which they reportan alarm Because of their dependency on the initiating circuit 2 wire detectors must be tested and list ed for compatibility with the control panel to be used to ensure proper operation Four wire detectors are powered from a separate pair of wires and like the 2 wire detector apply anelectrical short across the associated alarm initiating device to transmit an alarm Because they do notderive their power from the alarm control panel circuit compatibility is predicated upon the operatingparameters of the power supply to which the detec tors are connected and not the initiating circuit Supervision of the power to 4 wire detectors is mandated through
12. Fire Alarm Cables Life Safety Fire alarm systems serve as life lines to safe and secure buildings As one of the original manufacturers of fire alarm cable West Penn Wire knows proper cable selection is critical to effective system performance With over 100 variations of cable constructions environmental ratings colors and striping options we have the right fire alarm cable Match the right cable to system demand and ensure a safe building 800 245 4964 www westpenn wpw com FEATURES e Solid Conductor Constructions e Stranded Conductor Constructions e Power Limited Data Grade Designs e Available in Multiple Jacket Colors e Avialable with Strips e Circuit Integrity Designs e Local Law 5 NYC Designs e Indoor Outdoor Design in Aquaseal Section WEST PENV WIRE CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE Fire Alarm Cables WEST PENN WIRE UNSHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES AA n ETT TER TR RR ee n as Ts fmt tt ua it aft aa uta al Pal tt a a ee a a a a aa jam ew ijo pe jm ge ale a oe hee et pee a lla feet a a oa o Ha eat UNSHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES AWG of PEL FPLR FPLP NPLF NPLFP FPLR CIC FPLR CI Size Cond Aquaseal Low Cap Parallel Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap i2soid 2 998 609958 sozouz 5020UM asia 2 994 5120UM 14Soid 4 5122UM 16 Solid 2 5220UM fi OS 16 Soli 5222UM 18 Soli 5320UM 18 Soli 16 St
13. L3 54 pf ft AQC294 1 Pair 19X29 010 h 281 pi GY A 100 025 FPL 97 pf ft 14 AWG AL Foil PVC CM CL3 59 pf ft AQC295 1 Pair p a 010 0066 pa 333 EPI 106 pf ft GY www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subjectto change WEST PENN WIRE 3 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Addressable Unshielded FPLR Catalog No of No Conductors 18 AWG Solid 6 50 Mft D980 1 Pair 16 AWG Solid 4 10 Mft D990 1 Pair Features e Low Capacitance Performance e Digital Audio Impedance Performance e Riser Rated UL Listed UL1666 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Insulation Type Thickness Jacket Type amp Thickness Nom ON D Shielding Polyolefin PVC 015 Rene 030 Me Polyolefin PVC 015 None 030 223 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Addressable Shielded FPLR Features e Lpw Capacitance Performance e Addressable Data Link Systems e Riser Rated UL Listed UL1666 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Cond Type Nom DCR Catalog No of No Conductors 18 AWG Solid 6 50 Mft D975 1 Pair 16 AWG Solid 4 10 Mft D991 1 Pair 14 AWG Solid 2 60 Mft D995 1 Pair Insulation Type amp Thickness Jacket Type amp Thickness Nom O D Shielding Polyolefin AL Foil PVC 223 015 100 035 Polyolefin AL Foil PVC 245 015 100 035 Polyolefin AL Foil PVC 281 020 100 035 WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Init
14. Nom Jacket Capacitance Colors 54 pf ft p FPLP 97 pf ft RD 54 pf ft a p FPLP 97 pf ft RD 61 pf ft wd p PERE 110 pf ft i 61 pf ft d 110 pf ft dd 84 pf ft gt p FPLP 151 pf ft na FPLP 84 piit RD 151 pf ft Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and bt Insulation Jacket glow PEE No of an E Type amp Se Type amp Nom O D ata og O Conductors N da Thickness le Ing Thickness om 18 AWG LL5182SH 1 Pair Solid 016 pdas 026 210 6 50 Mft 18 AWG l LL51845H 4 Solid 016 pena 026 245 6 50 Mft 16 AWG LL5162SH 1 Pair Solid 016 da 026 230 4 10 Mft j 16 AWG l LL51645H 4 Solid 016 eat 026 272 4 10 Mft 14 AWG l LL51425H 1 Pair Solid 016 pra 026 258 2 60 Mft j 12 AWG l LL5122SH 1 Pair Solid 016 see 026 285 1 80 Mft y Special Notes e Insulation and Jacketing Compounds Fluoropolymers are rated for 150 Performance www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE the other connected to the shield 13 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Power Limited Parallel WEST PENN WIRE Unshielded FPL No of Conductors Catalog No 970 2 971 2 972 2 Features 2 Conductor Parallel e Hook Up Constructed Insulation Jacket Cond Type amp F Type amp Type amp Thickness Shielding Thickness Nom DCR 18 AWG Solid de None None 104x 204 6 50 Mft 16 AWG Solid e None None 115x 225 4 10 Mft i 14
15. RE ALARM Plenum Shielded FPLP Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Addressable Data Link Systems e Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC FPLP 15 pf ft RD FPLP 16 pf ft RD WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor within ducts plenum and other spaces used for environmental air e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits NEC Nom Jacket Type Capacitance Colors Insulation Jacket Catalog No of T Type amp Bhilai Type amp Nom OA D No Conductors Thickness etding Thickness om 18 AWG 60975B 1 Pair Solid il pd e 6 50 Mft e 16 AWG 60990B 1 Pair Solid de pd ds 4 10 Mft ji i Special Notes e Plenum Installation precautions see Technical Reference Section e Selected items are packaged in our Advantage Box e Spools Size Standard 1000ft Put ups e Tracer markings available upon request 25 pf ft FPLP ds pf ft 30 pf ft FPLP 54 pfft RD Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE 7 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Local Law 5 LL5 WEST PENN WIRE Unshielded FPLP LL5 Features Applications e Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor for e 150 Performance e Initiating Devices e lt a e New York City Fire Alarm Cable LL5 e Signal Line Circuits
16. WIRE CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE CONVENTIONAL STANDARD FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Conventional Fire Alarm Systems in their various forms have been around for many of years and havechanged little in that time in terms of technology although design and reliability have impovedsignificantly However Conventional sys tems are a well proven technology protecting many hundreds ofthousands of properties worldwide A Conventional Fire Alarm System is often the natural choice forsmaller systems or where budget constraints exist In a Conventional Fire Alarm System the Intelligence of the system resides solely within the Fire AlarmControl Panel The panel receives a trigger signal from a Conventional Detector or Initiating DeviceCircuit Smoke heat flame detectors which in turn signals the condition to the Notification Indicating Device Circuit such as alarm sounders horns strobes and other remote signalling equipment Conventional detectors are normally connected to the Fire Control Panel via dedicated circuits each circuit protecting a designated Zone or area of the building The system has different modes Normal Alarm Trouble and others depending on the Fire Alarm Manufacturer O 00 A0 Zone Zone 2 Initiating Zone 3 Devices Notification T Devices CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM CABLE SELECTION The designer must be sure that the last device on the circuit has sufficient voltage to operate the devicewithin its rated voltage When calcu
17. ables the control panel to condition the initiating circuit to monitor the initiating circuit from both endswhen in a trouble mode due to an open fault on the loop This conditioning ensures that all devices arecapable of responding and reporting an alarm despite a single open or non simultaneous single groundfault on a circuit conductor WEST PENN WIRE CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS Edwards System Technology EST www est net Faraday Fire Fenwal Fire Fike Fire Alarm Fire Control Instruments Fire Lite Alarms Gamewell Harrington Signal Hochiki Notifier Secutron Sentrol Siemens Cerberus Silent Knight Simplex Grinnell System Sensor www faradayllc com www fenwalfire com www fike com www firecontrolinstruments com www firelite com www gamewell com www harringtonfire com www hochiki com www notifier com www secutron com www sentrol com www sbt siemens com www silentknight com www simplexgrinnell com www systemsensor com CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENN WIRE
18. ame tests Aquaseal water resistant cables carry both indoor and outdoor ratings Aquaseal cable retains consistent electrical characteristics compared to standard cable when immersedin water The moisture blocking barrier used in this cable has proven itself in various tests where stan dard outdoor cable has failed This can be verified by monitoring the capacitance levels of both cables Aquaseal water resistant cables will con sistently have lower capacitance values and remain stable overthe long haul enabling the lowest signal loss Aquaseal is UL listed NEC type FPL or PLTC rated and utilizing 18 AWG to 12 AWG makes this cableexcellent for low volt age Conventional and Addressable systems Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Power Limited Unshielded FPLR Features e Mid Capacitance Performance e Solid Conductors e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC Pitas Insulation Jacket ond Catalog No of a Type amp Shieldi Type amp Nom O D No Conductors y Lae Thickness lelding Thickness om Inches 18 AWG i 980 a Solid ps None pe 146 6 50 Mft 18 AWG A gar 4 Solid hii None jhe 170 6 50 Mft i 16 AWG 990 i Solid ie None de 168 4 10 Mft j 16 AWG 092 4 Solid ie None he 198 4 10 Mft 14 AWG 99d o Solid a None fis 210 2 60 Mft 14 AWG 700 4 Solid ie None pe 246 2 60 Mft 12 AWG a 998 e Solid AA None S 244 1 80 Mft i Special Notes e Selected Plenum Versions see pag
19. circutis controlled and powered by the fire alarm system These systems are defined in the NEC as Theportion of the wiring system between the load side of the overcurrent devices or the power limited sup plyand the connected equipment of all circuits powered and controlled by the fire alarm system POWER LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES Three types of power limited fire alarm cables are currently in use 1 Type FPL 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 spaceused 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 the vertical flame testUL 1581 2 Type FPLR 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 resistantcharacteristics capable of preventing fire from traveling from floor to floor Riser cables must pass both UL test 1424 and the Vertical riser test UL 1666 3 Type FPLP FPLP power limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for usein ducts plenums and other space used for environmental air All FPLP cable are listed as having adequate fire resistant and low smokeproduc ing characteristics and must pass bothUL test 1424 and UL Stiener tunnel
20. ctors e T Thickness J Thickness Type Capacitance Colors 18 AWG PVC 015 AL Foil CL3 FPL 32 pf ft AQ293 peat i a a Nylon 005 100 iii a PLTC 58 pf ft si 18 AWG j PVC 015 AL Foil CL3 FPL 32 pf ft AQ3244 ee Nylon 005 100 id sd PLTC 58 pf ft EN 16AWG pyc o1s AL Foil CL3 FPL 37 pf ft AQES4 Meus A spe Nylon 005 100 aoe PLTC 67 pf ft a 16AWG pyc o1s AL Foil CL3 FPL 37 pf ft o AQ3245 A a Nylon 005 100 ii cdi PLTC 67 pf ft EN MANS pvC 015 AL Foil CL3 FPL 46pf ft AQ295 eean ae Nylon 005 100 ad PLTC 83 pf ft ue 12AWG pvc 015 AL Foil CL3 FPL 54pf ft n AQ296 ea a a Nylon 005 100 aid ee PLTC 97 pf ft id Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield O O Bulk Cable Aquaseal In Conduit WEST PENN WIRE eatures Applications Shielded FPL CL3 CM e Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor Outdoor Use IN CONDUIT e UL Listed CM CL3 AND FPL e Signal Line Circuits e Two Ply waterblocking tapes e Notification Devices e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Type amp NT MOAD NTE Nom Thickness Type Capacitance Insulation Type amp Thickness Cond Type amp Nom DCR No of No Conductors Jacket Colors Catalog Shielding 18 AWG AL Foil PVC CM CL3 46 pf ft AQC293 1 Pair 7X26 010 h 257 a GY a 100 025 FPL 83 pf ft 16 AWG AL Foil PVC CM C
21. e e Selected Indoor Outdoor Versions see Aquaseal e Select items are packaged in our Advantage Box e PP Polypropylene e Rip Cord e Spools Size Standard 1000ft Put ups e Tracer markings available upon request WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Nom Jacket Capacitance Colors 000 FPLR 20 pf ft RD BL WH YE 000 FPLR 20 pf ft RD BL WH YE 000 FPLR 23 pf ft RD BL WH YE FPLR 23 pf ft RD 000090 FPLR 22 pf ft RD BL WH YE FPLR 22 pf ft RD O FPLR 23 pf ft RD E www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subjectto change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Power Limited PLENECON WEST PENN WIRE Unshielded FPLP Features Applications e Mid Capacitance Performance Indoor for e Solid Conductors e Initiating Devices e Riser Rated UL Listed NFPA 262 Smoke Flame e Signal Line Circuits e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Insulation Jacket Cond Catalog No of ee Type amp Feit Type amp Nom O D Nom Jacket No Conductors YP Thickness J Thickness Capacitance Colors Nom DCR 1 TEANG Plenum PVC 60980B Pair Solid 008 None 015 144 FPLP 31 pf ft 6 50 Mft i 18 AWG 60982B 4 Solid 008 None ai 166 FPLP 31 pf ft RD 6 50 Mft 1 Te ANG Plenum PVC C 60991 B Pair Solid 008 None 015 164 FPLP 33 pf ft RD PL
22. e Shall not be smaller in size than a 26 AWG e Single conductor no smaller than 18 AWG e Solid or Stranded conductor Bare Copper for lower DC Resistance e West Penn Wire 12 AWG up to 18 AWG INSULATION DIELECTRIC e COPOLENE Insulation for the FPL cables e Thicker than conventional fire system cable insulation e A better performance dielectric material e Flouropolymer Insulation for the FPLP CablesTWISTED CABLE CONSTRUCTION SHIELD OPTIONAL DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS e To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic electrical Mechanical devices e The shield is a 100 Aluminium foiled wrap JACKET e PVC Jacket for the FPL cables Flexible Plenum PVCjacket for the FPLP cables CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENN WIRE AQUASEAL WATER RESISTANT CABLE har A N tar ater K esisin Aquaseal Power limited water resistant cables are designed to be used for indoor outdoor fire alarm sys tem The Aquaseal products are manufactured using a premium grade jacket compound These cablesare flame retardant sun light and water resistant and employ an abrasion and crush resistant construction This durability allows the Aquaseal power limited water resistant cables to be direct burial The internal cable construction employs a dry water blocking barrier instead of a messy gel Unlikemany other outdoor cables which can not be placed indoors due to their inability to pass fl
23. formance Indoor within ducts plenum and other e Stranded Conductors for Flex Installations spaces used for environmental air a AEE Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 Initiating Devices e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC e Signal Line Circuits Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Insulation Jacket Cond Catalog No of Type amp Type amp Nom O D Nom Jacket Type amp Nom DCR Thickness Shielding No Conductors Thickness Capacitance Colors 16 AWG 609916 1 Pair Strd 008 None 015 180 FPLP 33 pf ft RD 4 10 Mft 14 AWG 609936 1 Pair Strd 010 None 015 210 FPLP 34 pf ft RD 2 60 Mft 12 AWG 609955 1 Pair Strd 010 None 015 254 FPLP 40 pf ft RD 1 8Q Mft 4 www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable Aquaseal Direct Burial Unshielded FPL CL3 PLTC A SE Bae Insulation Jacket Catalog No of jii gt Type amp O Type amp Nom O D NEC Nom Jacket No Conductors nate ee Thickness J Thickness Type Capacitance Colors 18 AWG AQP r4 1 Pair Solid A None 035 270 poa 25 pf ft BK 6 50 Mft i 18 AWG AQP2r 44 4 Solid aar E 5 None 040 327 Ss 25 pf ft BK 6 50 Mft IANG gis CL3 FPL o AQ225 1 Pair Solid Nylon 005 None 040 295 PLTC 28 pf ft BK 4 10 Mft 16 AWG AQ245 4 Solid ion x 5 None 040 355 ee 28 pf ft BK 4 10 Mft 14 AWG O AQP PG 1 Pair Solid ee E None 040 310 els 32 pf ft BK 2 60 Mft 14 AWG e AQ246 4
24. he NPLF cables e Flouropolymer jacket NPLFP cables e Color is usually red WEST PENIV WIRE CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Addressable Fire Alarm Systems differ from conventional systems in a number of ways and certainly addmore flexibility intelligence speed of identification and scope of control For this reason Addressable Fire Alarm Systems are the natural choice for larger premises and buildings with morecomplex system requirements In an Addressable system detectors are wired in a loop around the building with each detector havingits own unique address The system may contain one or more loops depending upon the size of the sys tem and design requirements The Fire Control Panel communicates with each detector individually andreceives a status report e g Nor mal Alarm Trouble etc As each detector has an individual address thefire alarm control panel is able to display or indi cate the precise location of the device in question whichobviously helps speed the location of an incident and for this reason zoning of the system is not neces sary although it may be done for convenience Addressable detectors are in themselves intelligent devices which are capable of reporting far morethan just fire or fault conditions Most analog addressable detectors are able to signal if contamination inthe device reaches a pre set level enabling maintenance to take place prior to problems being experienced In most earlier styles
25. i CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES POWER LIMITED CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES CONDUCTOR e Shall not be smaller in size than a 26 AWG e Single conductor no smaller than 18 AWG e Solid or Stranded conductor Bare Copper for lower DCResistance INSULATION DIELECTRIC e PVC Insulation for the FPLR cables e Fire Smoke Retardant PVC for the FPLP West PennWire B Series e Flouropolymer Insulation for the FPLP Non B Series CONDUCTORS ARE EITHER TWISTED CABLED OR PARALLEL SHIELD OPTIONAL DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic electrical Mechanical devices e The shield is a 100 Aluminium foiled wrap JACKET PVC Jacket for the FPLR cables e Flexible Plenum PVCjacket for the FPLP cables e The jacket is usually Red NON POWER LIMITED CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES CONDUCTOR 18 AWG or smaller AWG larger conductor e Solid or stranded Bare copper INSULATION DIELECTRIC e PVC with Nylon coating NPLF cables Nylon for dielectric stregth e Flouropolymer insulation NPLFP cablesCONDUCTORS ARE CABLED SHIELD OPTIONAL DEPENDANT ON SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS e To protect against interference created from other cables or other electronic electrical Mechanical devices e The shield is a 100 Aluminium foiled wrap JACKET PVC Jacket for t
26. iating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Digital Audio Loops Nom Capacitance Jacket amp Colors Impedance 15 pf ft 1050 FPLR 17 pf ft FPLR RD 105Q WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor for e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Jacket Colors Nom Capacitance 25 pf ft FPLR 45 pf ft RD 30 pf ft FPLR 54 pf ft RD 30 pf ft FPLR 54 pf ft RD Capacitance between conductors Capacitance between one conductor and the other connected to the shield IO www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Plenum Unshielded FPLP Features e Low Capacitance Performance e Digital Audio Impedance Performance e Plenum Rated UL Listed NFPA262 e Meets 300V requirements specified by NEC WEST PENN WIRE Applications Indoor within ducts plenum and other spaces used for environmental air e Initiating Devices e Signal Line Circuits e Notification Devices e Control Circuts e Audio Circuits Nom Jacket Capacitance Colors Insulation Jacket Catalog No of Saat Type amp Shieldi Type amp Nom O D No Conductors Thickness lelding Thickness om 18 AWG FEP D60980 1 Pair Solid 012 None 015 6 50 Mft 16 AWG FEP D60991 1 Pair Solid 012 None 015 4 10 Mft i Bulk Cable FI
27. lating the voltage available to the last device it is necessary to ocon sider the voltage drop due to the resistance of the wire The larger the wire the less the voltage drop Generally for purposes of determining the wire size necessary for the system it is best to consider all ofthe devices as Iumped on the end of the supply cir cuit this simulates the worst case Typical wire size resistance Loop Resistance 18 AWG solid Approximately 6 50hms 1000ft 130hms 1000ft 16 AWG solid Approximately 4 1ohms 1000ft 8 20hms 1000ft 14 AWG solid Approximately 2 60hms 1000ft 5 20hms 1000ft 12 AWG solid Approximately 1 80hms 1000ft 3 60hms 1000ft EXAMPLE Assume you have 10 devices on a zone and each require 50mA average and 2000ft of 14 AWG wiring The voltage drop at the end of the loop is 050 amps per device x 10 devices x 2 6 1000ft x 2000 2 6 V A 12 AWG would produce a drop 1 8 V and a 18 AWG would produce a voltage drop of 6 5 V Notes e If Class A wiring is installed the wire length may be up to 4 times the single wire length in this calculations Consult your panel manufacturer s specifications to determine acceptable voltage drop Do not exceed panels specifiedamperage output All wiring must be installed in compliance with the National Electrical Code NEC and applicable local codes as well as special requirements of the authority having jurisdiction using the proper wire size CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENN WIRE A
28. ne conductor and the other connected to the shield Nonpower LimitedFireAlarm NPLFA Circuits Nonpower limitedfire alarm circuits cannot operate at more than 600 volts and there is no other power or current limitation for these systems Usually these are used in 120 volt alternat ing current AC systems which have been rendered generally obsolete by the advent of low voltage direct current DC systems 600V Rating NPLF NPLFP 14 www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subject to change WEST PENN WIRE Bulk Cable Cable Finder WEST PENN WIRE 18 AWG UNSHIELDED 18 AWG SHIELDED is 2 sa os 6 come oe ps e come 16 AWG UNSHIELDED 16 AWG SHIELDED 14 AWG UNSHIELDED 14 AWG SHIELDED 12 AWG UNSHIELDED 12 AWG SHIELDED re 2 so 2 2 sa as cose C jas ess www westpenn wpw com 800 245 4964 Specifications subjectto change WEST PENN WIRE 1 Bulk Cable FIRE ALARM Local Law 5 LL5 WEST PENN WIRE MID CAPACITANCE SHIELDED CABLES DCR Nom Cap MID CAPACITANCE UNSHIELDED CABLES DCR Nom Cap RISER RATED FPLR RISER RATED FPLR D980 1100 D990 1030 CEUTA PLENUM RATED FPLP Fire Alarm Cables by WEST PENN WIRE INDOOR OUTDOOR DIRECT BURIAL FIRE ALARM CABLES SHIELDED DIRECT BURIAL FPL RATED DCR Nom Cap UNSHIELDED DIRECT BURIAL FPL RATED Fire Alarm Cables by WEST PENN WIRE 2 CONDUCTOR FPL RATED INDOOR OUTDOOR IN CONDUIT FIRE ALARM CA
29. rd 18 Strd 18 Strd SHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES _ a p ll Ea E ARI AAA A ee l mia mis sie A miu mia sie sia mia mis mia mis sis mia mie ia mga mie mia mgo sie sim mio mim mi mie Y 7 oa as oe oe ee ee O ee otto as os Se Oe Se 2s ee es SHIELDED FIRE ALARM CABLES AWG of FPL FPLR FPLP NPLF NPLFP FPLR CIC FPLR CI Size Cond Aquaseal Low Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Low Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap Mid Cap 12sotid 2 f 999 60994B 199 5020FZ 12Sotid 4 o o po 5022FZ 14Solid 2 D995 995 6092B 1995 251995 5120FZ ESTA A A A E A 16Solid 2 D991 991 251991 16solid 4 993 o31608B 5222FZ 18Solid 2 0975 975 251975 MESA es SSS IES MECO 12Std 2 AQ ooo o o So 14Swd 2 aus PEA T a SAA OA 16Stwd 2 AQ294 A O e O A C a IO SS SEs CABLE WITH CONFIDENCE WEST PENV WIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND CABLE West Penn Wire is the leading manufacturer of fire alarm system cables for the fire protection industry Our innovative product line includes all power limited and non power limited cables for use in the NECArticle 760 West Penn Wire includes Aquaseal power limited fire alarm system cables AquasealWater Resistant cable is a trademark for the indus tries original indoor outdoor low capacitance fire alarmsystem cables NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC ARTICLE 760 NEC Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment of fire alarm systems including all
30. test 910 NFPA262 e No Voltage Rating Markings on PLFA Cables e CL3 and CM rated cables which have a voltage rating of 300V are permitted to be usedas PLFA cables e Power limited is inherently limited by the power supply e Transformer e Other Power Supply Devices NON POWER LIMITED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CABLES 1 Type NPLF NPLF Non 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 NFPL cables are listed as being resistant to the spread of fire and must pass both UL test 1424 and the verticalflame test UL 1581 2 Type NPLFP NPLFP Non power limited fire alarm cable is listed by the NEC as being suitable for use in ducts plenums and other space used for environmental air All NPLFP cable are listed as having adequate fire resistant and low smoke producing characteristics and must pass bothUL test 1424 and UL Stiener tunnel test 910 NFPA262 e Power source of NPLFA circuits output voltage shall not exceed 600 volts Nominal e Marking on NPLF cables are not addressed as 150V For use in 150V or less on NPLF circuits out of tray or conduit e Class 1 cables can be installed and used as NPLFA but must be placed in a tray or conduit Overcurrent devices shall be located at the point where the device to be protected receives its supply WEST PENN
31. the use of an end of line power super vision relay EOLR When power is on the relay contacts at the end of line relay are closed and con nected in series with the end of line resistors beyond the last initiating device Loss of power at anypoint in the power supply circuit will cause the relay to de energize and a trouble condition to occur onthe initiating circuit CLASS B CIRCUITS Class B circuits differentiate between short circuits across the loop alarm and opens on the loop trouble Supervision of this circuit is accomplished by passing a low current through the installationwiring and an EOLR Increases or decreases in this supervisory current are monitored by the fire alarmcontrol panel and will cause alarm or trouble conditions respectively to be indicated A single onpen ina Class B circuit disables all devices electrically beyond open CLASS A CIRCUITS Class A circuits also differentiate between short circuits across the loop and opens on the loop Super vision is accomplished by monitoring the level of current passing through the installation wiringand the EOLR which in a Class A circuit is an integral part of the fire alarm control panel Class Awiring must return to and be terminated in the control panel This technique requires a minimum of fourwires be terminated in the control panel and further requires that the fire alarm control panel isdesigned to monitor Class A circuits The additional circuitry neccessary for Class A supervisionen

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