SPEC 60413
Red Alert® Type MC-FPLP Fire Alarm Composite
Copper THHN/THWN or Type TFN Insulated Copper Singles. UL Listed as Type MC and Type FPLP. 600 Volt Type MC and 300 Volt Type FPLP. Rated VW-1. Red Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.
Construction:
- Conductor:Solid copper per ASTM B3
- Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath, Colors: See Table 1.
- Drain Wire:Tinned drain wire the same size as the pair condutors
- Shield:Aluminum foil with blue laminate
- Binder:Mylar
- Armor:Red Aluminum Interlocked Armor
Applications and Features:
Southwire Red Alert® Type MC-FPLP Cable is suitable for use as follows:
- Wiring in Plenums, Ducts or Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air-Handling Purposes per NEC 300.22(C) & 760.135(C).
- Power-Limited and Non-Power Limited fire alarm circuits, including smoke detectors, bells, horns, fire alarm control panel equipment, and initiation and signaling devices.
- Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits.
- Power, lighting, control, and signal circuits.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(E)
- Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Approved for the State of Rhode Island Fire Systems.
- Rated at 600V, 90ºC dry as Type MC or 300V, 105ºC dray as Type FPLP.
- Anti-short bushings are not required for use with MC cable per NEC and UL.
Southwire Red Alert® Type MC-FPLP Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:
- UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
- Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
- Wiring in Plenums, Ducts or Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air-Handling Purposes per NEC 300.22(C) & 760.135(C).
- Power-Limited and Non-Power Limited fire alarm circuits, including smoke detectors, bells, horns, fire alarm control panel equipment, and initiation and signaling devices.
- Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits.
- Power, lighting, control, and signal circuits.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(E)
- Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Approved for the State of Rhode Island Fire Systems.
- Rated at 600V, 90ºC dry as Type MC or 300V, 105ºC dray as Type FPLP.
- Anti-short bushings are not required for use with MC cable per NEC and UL.
Southwire Red Alert® Type MC-FPLP Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:
- UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
SOUTHWIRE E96627 XX AWG MC 600V {UL} TYPE (THHN OR TFN) INSULATED CONDUCTORS OR TYPE FPLP {UL} 105°C DRY-FOR USE IN CABLE TRAYS
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
Stock Number | Composite Number and Size | Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Insulation Thickness | Shielded | Color | Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Insulation Thickness | Shielded | Color | Diameter over Armor | Overall Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWG/Kcmil | mils | AWG/Kcmil | mils | inch | lbs/1000ft | ||||||||
554542 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Wht | 16 | 2 | 20 | YES | Blk/Wht | 0.665 | 155 |
554545 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Wht | 16 | 2 | 20 | NO | Red/Blu | 0.632 | 138 |
671536 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Red | 16 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Red | 0.665 | 146 |
671730 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Red | 16 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Red | 0.688 | 152 |
554547 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | NO | Brn/Org | 16 | 2 | 20 | YES | Red/Blu | 0.654 | 153 |
554548 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #18 | 14 | 2 | 20 | YES | Blk/Wht | 18 | 2 | 20 | YES | Red/Blu | 0.636 | 139 |
679360 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #18 | 14 | 2 | 20 | YES | Blk/Wht/Grn | 18 | 2 | 20 | YES | Red/Blu | 0.636 | 139 |
555576 | 2/C #12 and 2/C #16 | 12 | 2 | 20 | NO | Blk/Red | 16 | 2 | 20 | YES | Blk/Wht | 0.703 | 183 |
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
Stock Number | Composite Number and Size | Conductor Size | DC Resistance @ 25º | AC Resistance @ 75ºC | Capacitance | Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25º | AC Resistance @ 75ºC | Capacitance | Min Bend Radius | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 60ºC | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75ºC | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90ºC |
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14 | Ohms/1000ft | Ohms/1000ft | pf/ft | AWG/Kcmil | ohms/1000ft | Ohms/1000ft | pf/ft | inch | amps | amps | amps | ||
554542 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.6 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
554545 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.4 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
671536 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.6 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
671730 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.8 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
554547 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #16 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.5 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
554548 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #18 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 18 | 6.66 | 8.03 | 45 | 4.4 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
679360 | 2/C #14 and 2/C #18 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.17 | 57 | 18 | 6.66 | 8.03 | 45 | 4.4 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
555576 | 2/C #12 and 2/C #16 | 12 | 1.66 | 2.00 | 71 | 16 | 4.18 | 5.03 | 49 | 4.9 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Revision: 1.000.004
Updated On: Nov. 12, 2024, 11:36 p.m. UTC