SPEC 10033
Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B-PCS DUO™ Cable
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable with both Power Conductors and Control/Signal Conductors. 600 Volts. Copper Conductors. PVC Insulation/Nylon Sheath. Color-Coded PVC Jacket with SIMpull® Technology for Easier Pulling.
Construction:
- Conductor: Solid copper per ASTM B3
- Insulation: All phases and neutral are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with Nylon Sheath
- Ground: Solid soft drawn bare copper with kraft paper wrap
- Binder: Kraft paper
- Control/Signal Conductors:16 AWG Copper TFN Insulated Singles Colored Pink, Purple. Overall light blue jacket over the signal conductors
- Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket utilizing SIMpull® Technology.
Color Code: White 14 AWG, Yellow 12 AWG, Orange 10 AWG. Blue stripe over control/signal component
Applications and Features:
Southwire® Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B-PCS DUO™ nonmetallic-sheathed cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified in the National Electrical Code®. NM-B-PCS cable is primarily used in residential wiring for SMART home applications such as 0-10V DC dimming controls for LED lighting. NM-B-PCS cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B-PCS cable is 600 volts. All conductors are rated 600 volts. Complies with the Class 2/Class 3 circuit separation requirements of NEC 725.136(I)(1) and 725.136(I)(2)."
CAUTION: Do note use the control/signal component to make connections to 120V AC line voltage.
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
E18679 (UL) ROMEX® SIMpull{TM} XX AWG CU X CDR WITH XX AWG GROUND TYPE NM-B-PCS 600 VOLTS - PATENT PENDING
Signal/Control
CONDUCTORS UNDER THIS JACKET ARE ONLY FOR SIGNAL/CONTROL CONNECTIONS, NOT FOR CIRCUIT POWER
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | ||
| 678071 | 14 | 2 | Solid | 20 | 1 x 14 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.637 | 52 | 109 |
| 679628 | 12 | 2 | Solid | 20 | 1 x 12 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.687 | 74 | 135 |
| 679630 | 10 | 2 | Solid | 25 | 1 x 10 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.767 | 107 | 169 |
| 679629 | 12 | 3 | Solid | 20 | 1 x 12 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.806 | 94 | 163 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. Also, see NEC sections 310.15 for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.007
Updated On: April 12, 2024, 1:35 p.m. UTC
