{"product_id":"sy-16-2strcu-oas-cmr-cl3r-gy","title":"SY 16\/2STRCU OAS CMR\/CL3R GY","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eSY 16\/2 STR CU OAS CMR\/CL3R GY\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"92\"\u003elow-voltage security\/control cable specification\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly used in alarm, access control, and building systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mipyxe\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e🔧 What it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"197xhno\" data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eSY\u003c\/strong\u003e = Security \/ signal cable series (general designation varies by manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12buh0\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e16\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e = Two conductors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e16 AWG copper wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x9g5rr\" data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eSTR CU\u003c\/strong\u003e = Stranded copper conductors (more flexible than solid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q53286\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eOAS\u003c\/strong\u003e = Overall aluminum shield (foil shielding for noise protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gamnj1\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eCMR \/ CL3R\u003c\/strong\u003e = Communications Riser rated \/ Class 3R fire rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nwpq6s\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eGY\u003c\/strong\u003e = Gray jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mzz3kp\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e⚙️ What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eThis cable is used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kji75f\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eCarry \u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"649\"\u003elow-voltage control or signal power\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ydwpbe\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eReduce interference thanks to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"704\"\u003efoil shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1269tok\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eMeet \u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"762\"\u003efire code requirements for vertical riser runs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iwhfa1\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e🧱 Typical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cibnpl\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eBurglar\/security alarm systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"190i6p3\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eAccess control (door strikes, readers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xe5l23\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eIntercom systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jjdizk\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eHVAC controls (thermostats, sensors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fka5tg\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eBuilding automation and signaling circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fa9rny\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e🛠️ Key characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ly9vij\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e2 conductors (16 AWG)\u003c\/strong\u003e for power\/signal pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"knp0zz\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eStranded copper\u003c\/strong\u003e = flexible for pulling through conduit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"61x3yi\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eFoil shield (OAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces electrical noise\/EMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u2n3j1\" data-start=\"1187\" 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