This is Romex brand SIMpull Type NM-B-PCS DUO nonmetallic-sheathed cable. It combines 12 AWG power conductors with 16 AWG control/signal conductors in one cable. It is rated 600 volts, and all conductors are rated 600 volts.
It can be used for exposed and concealed work in dry locations, as specified in the National Electrical Code. It can also be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls that are not wet or damp locations. It is primarily used in residential wiring for smart home applications, such as 0-10V DC dimming controls for LED lighting. It complies with the Class 2/Class 3 circuit separation requirements of NEC 725.136(I)(1) and 725.136(I)(2).
The conductors are solid copper with PVC insulation and a nylon sheath. The ground is solid, soft-drawn bare copper with a kraft paper wrap. The color-coded PVC jacket uses SIMpull Technology for easier pulling. The 12 AWG jacket is yellow, and a blue stripe marks the control/signal component.
- Type
- NM-B-PCS DUO nonmetallic-sheathed cable
- Wire size
- 12 AWG
- Conductors
- 2, solid, plus ground (1 x 12 AWG)
- Insulation
- PVC with nylon sheath
- Ground
- Solid soft-drawn bare copper with kraft paper wrap
- Binder
- Kraft paper
- Signal conductors
- 16 AWG copper, TFN insulated, pink and purple, under an overall light blue jacket
- Jacket
- PVC with SIMpull Technology, yellow
- Voltage rating
- 600 V
- Ampacity at 75°C
- 25 A
- Ampacity at 90°C
- 30 A
- Diameter over conductor
- 0.080 in
- Insulation thickness
- 20
- Jacket thickness
- 28
- Approx. outer diameter
- 0.213 x 0.687 in
- Min bending radius
- 2.7 in
- Copper weight
- 74 lb per 1000 ft
- Approx. weight
- 135 lb per 1000 ft
- DC resistance
- 1.662 Ω per 1000 ft at 25°C
- AC resistance
- 2.002 Ω per 1000 ft at 75°C
- Standards
- ASTM B3, UL 719, RoHS-2 (Directive 2011/65/EU), Federal Specification A-A-59544
- Color code
- White 14 AWG, yellow 12 AWG, orange 10 AWG
- Compatible manufacturer
- Southwire
- Part number
- 679628