SPEC 13008
Southwire CL4SS™ Class 4 Shielded Outdoor / General Purpose
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B or C stranded soft-drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8
- Insulation:Twisted pair(s) with premium grade, lead-free, flame-retardant, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). See Table 4 for pair(s) numbers and colors.
- ShieldAluminum foil shield
- Jacket: Lead-free, flame-retardant, LS, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). See Table 5 for available jacket colors.
Applications and Features:
Intended for use in Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), remote powering, indoor Class 4 circuits per 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) article 726. For use, primarily, in Agriculture, Intelligent Buildings, and Wireless Densification. The power source (transmitter) for Class 4 circuits shall be supplied from a power source that has a voltage output of 450 volts (peak or DC) or less. The CL4Z cables are considered for outdoor use only and are not to be attached to or used within a building structure. Type CL4Z cables comply with the applicable requirements for CL4. The CMG cables can be installed in buildings according to NEC article 722.135 and table 722.135(B).
Ratings:
Normal operating temperature: 90°C
Temperature Range: -40°C to 90°C
Rated Use: Dry or wet locations
Ratings:
Normal operating temperature: 90°C
Temperature Range: -40°C to 90°C
Rated Use: Dry or wet locations
Specifications:
Sample Print Legend:
{SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE{R} CL4SS P/N XX AWG X PAIR SHIELDED E537761 (UL) CL4Z 90C -40C OR CMG C(UL)US 90C -- FT4/IEEE 1202 -- WET LOCATIONS -- MADE IN USA ROHS-2 COMPLIANT
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Number of Pairs | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Min Bending Radius | DC Resistance @ 25°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | pair | inch | mil | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | inch | Ω/1000ft | |
| CL4Z188S | 18 | 8 | 0.045 | 17 | 37 | 0.417 | 88 | 1.7 | 6.669 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.
Table 2 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Number of Pairs | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight | Min Bending Radius | DC Resistance @ 25°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | pair | inch | mm | mm | mm | lb/km | mm | Ω/km | |
| CL4Z188S | 18 | 8 | 0.045 | 0.43 | 0.94 | 10.59 | 131 | 43.18 | 21.88 |
Table 3 - Typical Electrical Capacitance for Each Pair
| Size | Capacitance |
|---|---|
| AWG | pF/ft |
| 18 | <30 |
| 16 | <30 |
| 14 | <30 |
Table 4 - Pair Color Chart - Numbers & Colors
| 2 Pair | 4 Pair | 8 Pair |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Black & Red | 1 Black & Red | 1 Black & Red |
| 2 Black & White | 2 Black & White | 2 Black & White |
| 3 Black & Green | 3 Black & Green | |
| 4 Black & Blue | 4 Black & Blue | |
| 5 Black & Yellow | ||
| 6 Black & Brown | ||
| 7 Black & Orange | ||
| 8 Black & White |
Table 5 - Stock Code by Jacket Color
| Condutor Size | Number of Pairs | Jacket Color | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG | num | Green | Black | White |
 |  |  | ||
| 18 | 2 | CL4Z182S0605 | CL4Z182S0608 | CL4Z182S0601 |
| 18 | 4 | CL4Z184S0605 | CL4Z184S0608 | CL4Z184S0601 |
| 18 | 8 | CL4Z188S0605 | CL4Z188S0608 | CL4Z188S0601 |
| 16 | 2 | CL4Z162S0605 | CL4Z162S0608 | CL4Z162S0601 |
| 16 | 4 | CL4Z164S0605 | CL4Z164S0608 | CL4Z164S0601 |
| 16 | 8 | CL4Z168S0605 | CL4Z168S0608 | CL4Z168S0601 |
| 14 | 2 | CL4Z142S0605 | CL4Z142S0608 | CL4Z142S0601 |
| 14 | 4 | CL4Z144S0605 | CL4Z144S0608 | CL4Z144S0601 |
| 14 | 8 | CL4Z148S0605 | CL4Z148S0608 | CL4Z148S0601 |
Revision: 1.000.006
Updated On: Feb. 3, 2025, 10:07 p.m. UTC
