Details of Security Cable

Security Cable 2CORES 18AWG Shielded
Internal insulation material: PVC,1.50mm
Conductor material: Solid Bare copper, 1.02mm
Jacket material: PVC
Jacket thickness:0.5-0.7mm
Overall diameter: 4.65mm
Shielded: Mylar + aluminum foil tape
Rip Cord: Nylon
Outer layer colors: according to customer’s requirements
Voltage: 300/500V
Working temperature: Under 75℃
Length of each coil：100meters,300meters,500meters or as customer order
Inner packing: clear plastic sheet twining, plastic spool, paper spool
Outer packing: carton box
Marking on the jacket: as customer order
Brand: doublewin or OEM
1 year quality warranty
CE ROHS certificated

REMARK:
1. Indoor use
2. For direct bedding in concrete
3. Not for direct burial in ground
4. Not for use in water

How do Security cables work?

Security cables consist of a number of strands of wire, all contained within a protective sheath. They connect the security device to a power supply, making the security sound when the device is triggered. If a sensor is inbuilt, movement is detected by the cable and a signal is sent to sound the security. Security cables can sometimes be embedded into the ground or into walls to detect intruders.

Types of Security cable
Security cables are all constructed in a similar way, but they can differ in terms of their size, in both length and diameter, and the materials they are made from. The sheath material can make a difference to their minimum and maximum operating temperatures. They can also have varying numbers of cores and strands within the cable.

Security Cable – Choosing the Right Wire
As security camera systems are becoming more affordable than ever before, maybe you’ve decided to take matters into your own hands and want to turn your house into an impenetrable fortress. But before you start searching for autonomous killer sentry robots, you need to decide on one crucial thing: the type of security wire that you are going to use.

This wire, also known as burglar security wire or security cable, is used to wire various components, such as passive door sensors and motion detectors to your security panel. The most used security wires are 22 AWG and 18 AWG. Both are available in 2, 4, and sometimes even 6-conductor configurations to accommodate for a variety of security components.

Why Not Use Cat5e ethernet Cable instead of Security Cable?

Given how widespread computers and sophisticated home-networking solutions have become, it’s no wonder that many people are considering using Cat5e ethernet cable for all their home security needs. This approach is, indeed, possible, but it’s important to be aware of all downsides that come with it.

Cat5e ethernet cable has more wire strands than what all security components require. This increases the cost and makes the installation look very messy. Future repairs and upgrades will take much longer, not to mention that the individual wires are often thinner than your typical 22 AWG security wire, which means higher resistance.

We strongly recommend you to install appropriate security wire for each component of your home security system and use Cat5e ethernet cables only where they are really needed.