SPEC 10033
Romex® Brand SIMpull® Copper Type 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® Type NM-B-PCS DUO™ cable nonmetallic-sheathed cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in dry locations 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
| Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | |
| 12 | 2 | Solid | 0.080 | 20 | 1 x 12 | 28 | 0.213x0.687 | 74 | 135 |
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 | Cond. Number | Min Bending Radius | Max Pull Tension | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 75°C | Allowable Ampacity At 90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | lb | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
| 12 | 2 | 2.7 | 104 | 1.662 | 2.002 | 0.054 | 25 | 30 |
Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. Also, see NEC sections 310.15 for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.013
Updated On: Nov. 8, 2024, 6:50 p.m. UTC
