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{R} 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 | Conductor Number | Conductor Stranding | Insulation Thickness | Ground Size | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Overall Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | mils | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lbs/1000ft | |||
| 678071◊ | 14 | 2 | Solid | 20 | 1x14 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.637 | 109 |
| 679628◊ | 12 | 2 | Solid | 20 | 1x12 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.687 | 135 |
| 679630◊ | 10 | 2 | Solid | 25 | 1x10 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.767 | 169 |
| 679629◊ | 12 | 3 | Solid | 20 | 1x12 | 28 | 0.213 X 0.806 | 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
| Cond. Size | Conductor Number | DC Resistance at 25°C | AC Resistance at 75°C | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 60°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | |
| 14 | 2 | 2.57 | 3.170 | 15 |
| 12 | 2 | 1.62 | 2.002 | 20 |
| 10 | 2 | 1.02 | 1.253 | 30 |
| 12 | 3 | 1.62 | 2.002 | 20 |
*Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
*Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
*Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: Aug. 21, 2023, 11:26 a.m. UTC
