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Which of your cable ties are plenum rated?

T&B Electrical World - Tue Sep 4 23:53:52 2007
All of our UL listed standard Ty-Rap brand cable ties are plenum rated. This includes the colored ties. The black weather resistant ties are not listed for plenum applications. The Catamount brand ties are not listed for plenum applications.

If I don't have a Plenum Ceiling can I/should I have Plenum Cable installed anyway?

Frequently Asked Questions
You most certainly can have plenum installed if you wish. The NEC does not require it though, so the decision is really up to you. Just remember that Plenum is more costly to install than PVC.

Are halar cable ties plenum rated?

T&B Electrical World - Tue Sep 4 23:53:52 2007
Yes. Halar ties have the same UL listing as standard ties. Halar material is low-smoke and has good chemical resistance.

What does plenum mean, and when do I use it?

KODAK:FAQ:DP900 or DP1100 Digital Projectors
Plenum cable has a metal sheath inside that meets required wiring code for permanent installation. If you were to make a projector a permanent part of a conference room, for example, you would choose cable with plenum. Non-plenum cable is suitable for temporary installations.

What does Plenum rated cable mean?

Frequently Asked Questions
Plenum rated cable is required for jobs where cable is going to be run in return air space. In most buildings this area is above drop ceilings or under raised floors. The materials required to pass plenum standards are much more expensive than non-plenum-rated designs.

In specs for TraceTek, it shows a four conductor jumper cable wire (air plenum cable). What is it?

Aquilar Ltd - A complete leak detection solution.
The four conductor wires are colour coded to match the TraceTek cables. This jumper cable has been UL listed as plenum cable, so it may be used in plenum spaces without conduit. This is for use in C1D2 area, how do you connect the sensing cables to set the system up in accordance with approvals? (specific junction box, stc.) The sensing cable operates at low voltage, and when driven by intrinsically safe output circuits, may be located in Class I Division 1 (C1D1) hazardous locations.

Can I use Watt Stopper power packs in a Plenum ceiling?

FAQs
Yes, the power packs' low voltage wiring is suitable for use in Plenum ceilings. Install power packs in approved electrical enclosures. Install in accordance with state, local and national electrical codes. Yes! The NEC has stated that Class 1 and Class 2 wires can occupy the same enclosure as long as the rating of the wires equal or exceed the maximum circuit rating. The power pack wiring is rated 600V for the Class one wires and 300V for the Class two wires. See NEC section 300-3(c).

Which should I use with my subwoofer, a mono or stereo cable?

HSU FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
The vast majority of people should use a mono cable (connect it to the SUBWOOFER or LFE output on your receiver). Use stereo cables only with 2-channel stereo preamps.

Can I use a remote cable release with the camera?

Evolt E-300 Digital SLR Camera > Frequently Asked Question...
The remote cable RM-CB1 can be connected to the power battery holder HLD-3. The RM-CB1 remote cable cannot be connected to the camera body directly.

Can I use any cable?

Frequently Asked Questions - A Laplink Alternative. Data Tra...
No - You must use a 'Laplink Parallel Port' cable. It is a specially cross-wired cable and has a 25 pin male connector at each end. A straight-through cable and other cables may look the same but will not work with file-transfer programs. There is more info on the cable at cable.html including a cable pin-map for those with a continuity tester. The right cable is available at most local computer stores. We don't maintain a list of suppliers of the cable - there are so many of them.

What is a Plenum ceiling?

Frequently Asked Questions
According to the National Electric Code (NEC) a plenum is a "compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and [which] forms part of the air distribution system." In other words, the open space above your ceiling extends above other rooms in the same building or is open to ducts that connect it to other parts of the building. In a plenum ceiling air can circulate through the air ducts to the whole building.

Can you use mic cable for DMX?

TMB FAQ
No: DMX is a digital control signal (RS485) that needs a true, low-capacitance, control cable. Although mic cable wired to 5-pin XLR connectors may seem to work OK, there is a great danger that there will be problems, when you expect them least. We would say you should use the best possible cable, so that when problems do arise with your DMX equipment, you can eliminate the cable as the cause of trouble.

Can I use a generic cable instead of the IC-P or RS232 cable from Marathon?

Marathon Products Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our IC-P and RS232 cables are proprietary. You can not use a generic or a competitor's cable. You will receive a message "Logger Not Found or Not Connected to this Com Port".

cable - What cable should I use for an external drive?

SCSI-TV Frequently Asked Questions
Any properly shielded SCSI cable should be suitable. This will normally be a DB-25 Male on the SCSI-TV end, probably to a 50-pin Centronics Male on the other end but that will depend on the external device.

What kind of Serial Cable do I use with the Yamaha VL70-m?

WIND CONTROLLER FAQ (UPDATED)
Serial Port to MIDI Cable -- this adaptor cable will connect your PC's serial port (RS-232C) to any Roland instrument that has a "computer port." Item: 362CP6 Buying a pre-made one is far easier than making your own. If you don't want to use MIDI cables, this is the way to go. You will have to install a serial/MIDI driver for it to work. Be sure to download the most recent driver for your system. Additional info on cable requirements is here.

Can I use 2/0 cable for dimmer pack feeders?

TMB FAQ
Yes, as long as the type of cable used is approved for such use and the dimmers are not drawing more than the rated current carrying capacity. The feeder cables typically used in the US' Entertainment industry, Types SC and W, have a 290 Amp rating for size 2/0. Yes and No: "Type W" and "Entertainment" (actually "Type SC") are 2 different types of feeder cables. TMB sells 2/0 cables of both types.

Can I use a USB cable with the Conversion Software?

SINGER® SEWING CO. | Frequently Asked Questions
A USB cable may be used with a USB-to-Serial (9-pin) conversion cable. For Window? 98, NT, 2000 & ME these conversion cables usually require that an software program (included with the cable) be installed on the PC in order for the computer to recognize the cable. Window? XP (or higher) usually does not require the cable software.

I have cable Internet. Can I use OmniVoice?

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Yes. Anyone with high speed Internet can use OmniVoice. In fact, we can move your existing phone number to OmniVoice and you can stop paying the phone company.

What sort of connection cable should I use?

iNFO-EQ F.A.Q.
Please use two core shielded cable (2 insulated wires plus shield). Use this cable for all connections. See the pages on specific devices for more instructions.
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