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What is the letter designation for communication cable that is plenum rated?
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∙ 10y ago
Type cmp, catvp cl3p, fplp
P designates "plenum"
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Type of cable used in active air circulating spaces of an HVAC system?
The type of cable is called 'plenum' cable. There will be a P in the cable designation. For instance:CM means communication cable not suitable for plenums.CMP means communication cable suitable for plenums.
What is CMP rating?
"Plenum" is a fire code rating. It is sometimes identified by the designation "CMP" meaning a communications plenum rated cable. http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2005/04/01/what-is-plenum-cable/
What is a characteristic on plenum rated cable?
Recommended for HVAC
What is the awg wire size designation of the cable?
:D
What cable rating is used in an environmental air area?
Plenum (OFNP - Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) Source: www.extron.com/company/article.aspx?id=decipheringapp
What is the price difference between plenum grade and general purpose cable?
Here in Louisville, KY General purpose runs for about 75$ a box and Plenum is $250.
What type of cable used in active air circulating spaces of an HVAC system?
Plenum
Why are plenum cables not jacketed with PVC?
Plenum refers to a type of building and how its air is exchanged. When a bulding is on fire and the cable starts to burn it gives off toxic fumes and will kill you. Plenum cabling is coated differently for burning purposes.
What network cable are available in plenum grade?
PVC/Riser grade versus Plenum grade Ethernet cableI found about half a 1000ft roll of Cat 5 Ethernet cable. As far as I understand, it's Space ShuttleCAT5e350MHz24AWG4 Twisted PairsSolid conductors
What type of cable would you use for the horizontal spaces and vertical links?
Typically most fire marshal laws would require plenum cable.
What type of cable would you use for the horizontal spaces and the vertical links for a traditional star network?
Cat6 is the current standard for new installations of ethernet cable. Depending on the space and certain building codes you need to decide between Plenum (CMP) or Riser (CMR). The difference being Riser cable is more durable, but puts out toxic fumes when caught on fire, so it is not suitable for spaces with open air flow. Dropped ceilings are generally considered Plenum spaces so therefore require plenum cable.
What are the types of category 6 cables?
I know there's a 550 mhz and plenum cable for the Cat6 cables
