Wire And Cable Specifications; Ai Device Power & Data Wire Recommendation (From Controller To Ai Devices) - PTI security systems Falcon XT Installation Manual

Wire and Cable Specifications

The following wire specifications are recommended for installing PTI Security Systems' products.
Planning and installing the wiring of a site is a process that requires a high degree of technical
knowledge; we recommend that this be done by a trained professional.
PTI recommends that you purchase your wire from PTI Security Systems as our recommendations
are based on extensive experience with the Falcon XT. PTI verifies that, if installed correctly, the
wire will work with the security system.
Using the wrong wire for an application can cause problems with voltage drop,
Always refer to local code prior to ordering the wire for your site,
AI Device Power & Data Wire Recommendation
(from Controller to AI Devices)
PTI Part #
*
wwir1804s
wwir1804spl
wwir1804sdb
*
Denotes standard recommended wire.
• Never use wire smaller than 18 AWG for installing power to AI devices.
• Never use any unshielded wire for installing power and data to AI devices.
• Data wire length should never exceed 4000 feet in a single linear distance.
• Maximum length for power will vary significantly because of voltage drop due to current
draw, number of devices, splices, and other factors.
6
RF interference, and ground faults.
as these requirements may be more stringent.
Belden
Wire Code
18 AWG, 4-conductor stranded copper wire with overall
9418
shield and common ground (PVC Insulation)
18 AWG, 4-conductor stranded copper wire with overall
89418
shield and common ground (Plenum Insulation)
18 AWG, 4-conductor stranded copper wire with overall
9552
shield and common ground (Direct Burial)
Description
114A3866.C.05 Revised 7-2017