Designed for fire alarm and control system applications, this cable features solid, bare copper conductors with premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket. The aluminum foil shield offers noise protection, ensuring signal integrity in critical systems. The cable is rated for 300 volts and is constructed with materials that meet high standards for safety and durability.
Key features include:
- Conductor: Solid, bare copper, 18 AWG, ASTM B3, B8, B286
- Insulation: Premium-grade, color-coded PVC
- Shield: Aluminum foil with polyester supported Flexfoil®
- Jacket: Flexguard® PVC, natural color, with sequential footage markings
- Outer diameter: 0.158 inches
- Jacket thickness: 0.015 inches
- Insulation thickness: 0.01 inches
- Voltage rating: 300 V
- Temperature range: -20°C to +75°C
This cable is suitable for power-limited control circuits, intercom, security, audio, and background music wiring in building, residential, and industrial installations.
Technical Specifications
| Country of Origin | United States |
| AWG Size | 18 |
| Conductor Category | Class 1 = solid |
| Number of Conductors | 2 |
| Strand Count | Solid |
| Shape of Conductor | Round |
| Jacket Color | Red |
| Jacket Marking | CAROL (R) 18 AWG -- E3602S -- 75C E60233-8 (UL) CL3P OR FPLP -- (UL) C(UL) CMP -- ROHS -- MADE IN USA (DATE CODE) (SEQ FT) (PRINT EVERY 2 FT) |
| Outer Diameter | 0.158 in |
| Thickness Outer Jacket | 0.015 in |
| Insulation Thickness | 0.01 in |
| Armoring Type | None |
| Shield Construction | Metalized foil |
| Shield Material | Aluminium |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Voltage | 300 V |
| Silicone Free | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Resistant To Chemicals | No |
| Resistant To UV | No |
| Resistant To Moisture | No |
| Resistant To Oil | No |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Halogen Free | No |
| Underground Installation | No |
| With Rodent Protection | No |
| Outdoor Installation | No |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Jacket Color | Red |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Number of Strands | Solid |
| UV Resistant | No |
| Voltage | 300 V |
Product Documents
When selecting General Cable 18/2C Solid Shielded FPLP Fire Alarm Cable E3602S.30.03, verify the model information, intended use, and installation environment so the part matches the actual job.
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