{"product_id":"belden-5100ue-14-2-unshielded-sound-security-wire","title":"Belden 5100UE 14 AWG 2 Conductor Unshielded Sound \u0026 Security Cable | CMR Riser Rated","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBelden 5100UE is an industry-standard, high-capacity 2-conductor unshielded security and audio cable engineered for high-power, low-voltage installations in commercial, institutional, and residential structures. Featuring 2 independent 14 AWG conductors, this cable balances a robust current capacity with cross-floor code compliance. It is UL-rated as CL3R \/ CMR (Communications Riser), making it safe and legally compliant for vertical installations inside riser shafts, between floors, or within walls, offering an optimized, low-resistance solution for high-current power and audio pathways.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Features of Belden 5100UE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Capacity 14 AWG Wire Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with thick 14 AWG conductors to support long commercial installation runs and higher current demands, significantly lowering voltage drop and line loss compared to standard 18 AWG or 22 AWG cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Compact 2-Conductor Build:\u003c\/b\u003e Packages a single twisted pair (2 discrete 14 AWG conductors) into an optimized, narrow-profile cable jacket, maximizing conduit space and easing routing inside crowded terminal junction boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCMR \/ CL3R Riser Safety Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Certified with a UL 1666 Riser rating. The flame-retardant outer jacket is engineered to prevent the spread of fire vertically from floor to floor, satisfying strict commercial building code requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHighly Conductive Stranded Copper:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with premium stranded bare copper conductors in a 19x27 stranding layout. This configuration delivers exceptional electrical conductivity while maintaining excellent physical flexibility for clean routing through wall cavities and tight structural bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Polypropylene Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Conductors are wrapped in a high-dielectric polypropylene (PP) insulation. This material ensures stable electrical performance and prevents physical conductor-to-conductor shorts within the outer jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRip Cord Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a built-in nylon rip cord beneath the jacket, allowing installers to easily score and strip back long sections of the outer sheath without risking damage to the inner conductor insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Power Sound \u0026amp; Commercial Audio:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for high-wattage, low-impedance (4-ohm\/8-ohm) speaker runs, professional monitoring setups, and long-distance constant-voltage (70V\/100V) speaker networks in auditoriums, commercial venues, and places of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccess Control \u0026amp; Critical Security:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering single-zone security arrays, heavy-duty magnetic door locks, electronic crash bars, motorized gates, and hardware nodes requiring stable low-voltage power supply loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAddressable Fire \u0026amp; Emergency Systems:\u003c\/b\u003e Connecting power-limited fire alarm components, notification appliances, and signaling networks requiring heavy-gauge infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuilding Control \u0026amp; Signaling:\u003c\/b\u003e Routing high-current low-voltage digital signals, power-limited relay controls, ventilation damper actuators, and climate control automation networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eConductor Identification: Belden Standard Multi-Conductor Color Code\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2:\u003c\/b\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e Belden 5100UE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNumber of Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded Bare Copper (19x27 layout)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation Material:\u003c\/b\u003e PP (Polypropylene)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShielding:\u003c\/b\u003e None (Unshielded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJacket Material:\u003c\/b\u003e PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) with Rip Cord - Gray (White and other jacket options available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 300V RMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e -20 degrees C to +75 degrees C (Operating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlame Test Ratings:\u003c\/b\u003e UL1666 Riser, FT4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e NEC Article 725 Type CL3R \/ Article 800 Type CMR, California State Fire Marshal Approved, RoHS Compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Belden 5100UE is an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eunshielded\u003c\/b\u003e cable, it is optimized for high-power distribution and speaker pathways but lacks protection against severe high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI). To avoid signal degradation or inductive noise coupling, do not route this low-voltage cable parallel to high-voltage AC power lines (120V\/240V or higher) within the same wall cavity or conduit unless separated by an approved physical barrier or a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 inches). If your project layout requires installation through drop ceilings utilized for environmental air exchange, the plenum-rated equivalent (Belden 6100UE) must be used instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCABLE TYPE:\u003c\/b\u003e 14 AWG \/ 2-Conductor Stranded Unshielded Riser Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Low-voltage electrical, audio, and fire safety installations must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building structures, and relevant NFPA fire safety standards. Always cross-reference the official Belden manufacturer data sheet prior to finalizing physical system designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omni","offers":[{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":53532293497146,"sku":"BDN5100UE-500","price":486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":53532293529914,"sku":"BDN5100UE-1K","price":966.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0234\/9114\/files\/belden-5100ue-14-awg-2-conductor-stranded-unshielded-cl3r.jpg?v=1779995884","url":"https:\/\/www.wireamerica.com\/products\/belden-5100ue-14-2-unshielded-sound-security-wire","provider":"Wire America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}