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Aiphone 87180250C / 87180210C – 18 AWG Solid, Non-Shielded, Low Cap Wire
Optimized for Aiphone Intercom Systems
Features
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Mid capacitance, non-shielded wire
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Specifically matched to Aiphone system requirements
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Extends Aiphone product warranty by one additional year when used with compatible systems
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UL and c(UL)us listed for compliance and safety
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RoHS II and REACH compliant
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Made in the USA
Specifications
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Conductor Type: 18 AWG solid
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Insulation Material: Polyethylene
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Jacket Material: PVC
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Cable Rating:
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(UL) CL3
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FPL
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c(UL)us CM
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Capacitance: 13.0 pF/ft
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DC Resistance: 6.2 Ω per 1000′ at 68°F
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Weight:
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87180250C: 10 lbs
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87180210C: 20 lbs
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Manufacturer Resources
Technical Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Wiring
- Subcategory:
- Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Group:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Tags:
- aiphone 871802, aiphone 871804
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Aiphone 87180250C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What gauge and conductor type is Aiphone 87180250C intercom wire, and is it solid or stranded?
Aiphone's 87180250C/87180210C station wire uses 18 AWG solid copper conductors, polyethylene insulation, and a PVC jacket. Solid conductor, non-shielded, with a mid capacitance construction of 13.0 pF/ft. If your Aiphone install calls for a shielded or stranded cable, this is not that cable.
2) Can I run Aiphone 18 AWG low cap wire in a plenum or riser, or does it meet CL3 for in-wall runs?
The cable carries a (UL) CL3 rating, an FPL rating, and a c(UL)us CM rating. CL3 and CM cover general purpose in-wall and in-conduit runs, and FPL covers power limited fire alarm circuits. Those are the listings on record for it, so specify accordingly for your jurisdiction.
3) How do I calculate voltage drop on a long Aiphone intercom run with this wire?
Work from the published DC resistance: 6.2 ohms per 1000 feet at 68 degrees F. A run is a loop, so a 500 foot door station run is 1000 feet of conductor, or about 6.2 ohms round trip. The low 13.0 pF/ft capacitance is the other half of why Aiphone specifies this wire, since audio and video signal quality on long runs suffers on high capacitance cable.
4) Do I have to use Aiphone brand wire, or will generic 18/2 station wire work on an Aiphone intercom?
Generic 18 AWG station wire will physically land on the terminals, but this cable is built to match Aiphone system requirements, specifically the mid capacitance, non-shielded construction at 13.0 pF/ft. Capacitance is what degrades intercom audio and video over distance, and it is the spec generic bulk wire rarely publishes. For an install you intend to hand over on a commercial building, run the wire the system manufacturer specifies.
5) What lengths does Aiphone 87180250C wire come in, and which part number is which?
Two spool lengths, 500 ft and 1000 ft. The 87180250C spool weighs 10 lbs and the 87180210C weighs 20 lbs, so the heavier reel is the longer put up. Order by length rather than by memory of the number, since the two part numbers are one digit apart.
6) Is this Aiphone wire suitable for a commercial building install, and is it made in the USA?
It is a commercial grade cable, made in the USA, and RoHS II and REACH compliant. That combination matters on government, healthcare, and education work where domestic sourcing and material compliance both get specified on the submittal.
7) Is Aiphone 87180250C shielded wire?
No. The 18 AWG Aiphone station wire is non-shielded. If your run parallels line voltage conductors or you are pulling through a noisy electrical room, plan the routing to separate it rather than expecting a shield to do that work, or specify a shielded Aiphone cable instead.
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