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FEATURES
- Mid capacitance, non-shielded
- Technically matched to designated system’s wire specifications
- Extends product warranty by one additional year
- UL and c(UL)us listed
- RoHS II and REACH compliant
- Made in USA
SPECIFICATIONS
- Insulation Material: Polyethylene
- Jacket Material: PVC
- Cable Rating: (UL) CL3, FPL, c(UL)us CM
- Weight
- 87200250C - 12.5 lbs
- 87200210C - 25 lbs
- Capacitance: 20.96 Pf/ft
- DC Resistance: 10.15Ω per 1000' at 68°F
Manufacturer Resources
Technical Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Wiring
- Subcategory:
- Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Group:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Aiphone 87200250C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What gauge and type of wire does Aiphone specify for its intercom systems, and is the 87200250C solid or stranded?
The Aiphone 87200250C/87200210C is an 18AWG solid conductor, non-shielded, low capacitance wire made in the USA. Polyethylene insulation under a PVC jacket. It's matched to the wire specification Aiphone publishes for its designated systems, so if you're pulling a run for an Aiphone door station or intercom and the spec sheet calls for 18AWG solid non-shielded low-cap, this is the cable that meets it.
2) Can Aiphone 18AWG low cap wire be run in plenum or riser, and what cable rating does it carry?
Rated (UL) CL3 and FPL, and c(UL)us CM. CL3 covers Class 3 remote control and signaling circuits, FPL is the power limited fire alarm rating, and CM is general purpose communications. Those are general purpose and fire alarm ratings, not plenum or riser ratings, so for a return air plenum or a vertical shaft run you need a cable carrying the plenum or riser designation your inspector is looking for. The cable is UL and c(UL)us listed and is RoHS II and REACH compliant.
3) How long a run can I get out of Aiphone 87200250C 18AWG wire, and what is its resistance and capacitance?
The electrical numbers you need for a run calculation are DC resistance of 10.15 ohms per 1000 feet at 68F and capacitance of 20.96 pF/ft. Low capacitance is the point of this cable: on audio and video intercom runs, capacitance between conductors is what rolls off the signal over distance, so Aiphone specs a low cap cable rather than generic 18AWG. Use the maximum run length in the station wiring chart for the specific Aiphone system you're installing, and use these two figures to confirm the cable meets it.
4) What lengths does the Aiphone 18AWG low cap wire come in, and which part number is which?
Two spool lengths: 500 feet and 1000 feet. Part number 87200250C is the 500 foot spool at 12.5 lbs, and 87200210C is the 1000 foot spool at 25 lbs. Order the length by part number, since the two share a listing and the weights are the quickest way to tell the spools apart on a delivery.
5) Do I need shielded cable for an Aiphone intercom, or is non-shielded 18AWG enough?
This cable is non-shielded, and that is what Aiphone designates for the systems it's matched to. Shield is generally called for where the run parallels line voltage or heavy inductive loads. If the Aiphone system you're wiring calls out a shielded low cap cable in its manual, this isn't the one to pull. For a standard non-shielded 18AWG run in its own pathway, it is.
6) Is Aiphone 87200250C wire suitable for a commercial building install?
It's a commercial grade cable, UL and c(UL)us listed, and it's what a security integrator would pull for an Aiphone entry system in a multi-family lobby, an office entrance, or a gated commercial property. RoHS II and REACH compliance also matters on public and institutional projects with materials restrictions in the spec.
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