Install compatible Aiphone intercom and multi-tenant communication systems with Aiphone 87200210C, a professional-grade 2-conductor, 20 AWG solid, non-shielded, mid-capacitance cable supplied in a 1,000-foot box.

Designed specifically to meet designated Aiphone system wiring requirements, the 87200210C features solid 20 AWG conductors, polyethylene insulation, and a durable PVC outer jacket for dependable commercial low-voltage installations.

It is commonly used with compatible Aiphone GT Series multi-tenant intercom equipment where 20 AWG non-shielded communication cable is specified.

Key Features

• Genuine Aiphone-approved wire

• Part number 87200210C

• 2 conductors

• 20 AWG

• Solid conductors

• Non-shielded

• Mid-capacitance construction

• 1,000-foot box

• Polyethylene conductor insulation

• PVC outer jacket

• Gray non-plenum jacket

• CL3 rated

• FPL rated

• cULus CM rated

• UL and cUL listed

• RoHS II compliant

• REACH compliant

• Made in USA

• Designed to match designated Aiphone wiring specifications

• Qualifying use of Aiphone-approved wire can extend the applicable product warranty by one additional year

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aiphone
Part Number: 87200210C
Product Type: Low-Voltage Communication Cable
Wire Gauge: 20 AWG
Conductors: 2
Conductor Type: Solid
Shielding: Non-Shielded
Capacitance Type: Mid Capacitance
Length: 1,000 ft
Insulation Material: Polyethylene
Jacket Material: PVC
Jacket Color: Gray
Capacitance: 20.96 pF/ft
DC Resistance: 10.15 Ohms per 1,000 ft at 68°F
Cable Ratings: CL3, FPL, cULus CM
Approximate Weight: 25 lb
Country of Origin: USA

20 AWG Solid Conductors

The 87200210C uses 20 AWG solid conductors, providing a balance between conductor size, electrical resistance, and ease of installation for compatible Aiphone intercom systems.

Aiphone specifies approximately:

10.15 Ohms per 1,000 ft at 68°F

Using the correct wire gauge is important for maintaining system performance over the manufacturer's specified wiring distances.

Mid-Capacitance Construction

Aiphone classifies the 87200210C as a mid-capacitance, non-shielded cable.

Specified capacitance:

20.96 pF/ft

The electrical characteristics are matched to compatible Aiphone equipment and help maintain proper communication and system operation.

Compatible Aiphone Applications

Aiphone currently associates the 87200210C with multiple GT Series components including:

• GT-1A – Audio Open-Voice Tenant Station

• GT-1C7 – 7" Video Tenant Station

• GT-1C7W – App-Compatible Audio/Video Tenant Station

• GT-1D – Audio Handset Tenant Station

• GT-1M3 – 3.5" Video Tenant Station

• GT-MKB-N – Video Security Guard Station with NFC Reader

• GT-RY – External Signaling / Option Relay

• GFK-PS – N/C Panic Switch

• GT-DB – Audio Module

• GT-DB-VN – Audio Module with NFC Reader

• GT-DBP – Panel for GT-DB / GT-DB-VN

• GT-VB – Camera Module

Always verify the exact wire requirements and maximum distance for the equipment being installed.

GT Series Applications

The 87200210C is particularly useful in Aiphone GT Series multi-tenant intercom systems.

Typical applications can include:

• Tenant station wiring

• Video tenant stations

• Audio tenant stations

• Entrance-station equipment

• Security guard stations

• External signaling relays

• Audio modules

• Camera modules

• Multi-tenant communication systems

Aiphone-Approved Cable

Aiphone systems can depend on specific cable characteristics including:

• Wire gauge

• Conductor count

• Solid versus stranded construction

• Shielding

• Capacitance

• Resistance

• Maximum wiring distance

Using the manufacturer-specified cable helps maintain reliable system operation and simplifies future troubleshooting.

Standard 1,000' Cable

The 87200210C provides 1,000 feet of cable, making it well suited for larger commercial and multi-tenant installations.

For smaller projects, Aiphone also offers:

87200250C – 2-Conductor, 20 AWG, Solid, Non-Shielded, 500'

Standard vs. Plenum Versions

Aiphone offers this cable family in standard and plenum-rated versions.

87200210C

• 2 conductors

• 20 AWG

• Solid

• Non-shielded

• Mid capacitance

• Non-plenum

• 1,000'

872002P10C

• 2 conductors

• 20 AWG

• Solid

• Non-shielded

• Mid capacitance

• Plenum rated

• 1,000'

Choose the cable required by the building environment and applicable code.

Cable Ratings

The 87200210C carries commercial low-voltage cable classifications including:

CL3 – Class 3 low-voltage circuit cable
FPL – Power-limited fire alarm cable
CM – General-purpose communications cable

Always confirm applicable local electrical and building-code requirements.

Important Installation Note

The 87200210C is non-shielded and non-plenum rated.

Do not substitute it for installations specifically requiring:

• Plenum-rated cable

• Shielded cable

• Direct-burial cable

• CAT-5e or CAT-6

• Different conductor count

• Different wire gauge

Always follow the installation instructions for the exact Aiphone equipment.

Ideal Applications

• Apartment buildings

• Condominium complexes

• Multi-tenant buildings

• Commercial offices

• Schools and universities

• Healthcare facilities

• Government buildings

• GT Series installations

• Video intercom systems

• Audio intercom systems

• Entrance communication systems

• Existing Aiphone system expansions

Aiphone Warranty Advantage

When qualifying Aiphone products are installed using approved Aiphone wire according to manufacturer requirements, the applicable product warranty can be extended by one additional year.