Install compatible Aiphone intercom and video-entry systems with Aiphone 85160210C, a heavy-duty 2-conductor, 16 AWG solid, non-shielded, low-capacitance cable supplied in a 1,000-foot box.

Designed specifically to meet designated Aiphone wiring requirements, the 85160210C combines larger 16 AWG solid conductors with low-capacitance construction for dependable long-distance communication and video intercom installations.

It features foamed polyethylene conductor insulation with a PVC outer jacket and is UL/cUL listed for commercial low-voltage applications.

Key Features

• Genuine Aiphone-approved wire

• Part number 85160210C

• 2 conductors

• 16 AWG

• Solid conductors

• Non-shielded

• Low-capacitance construction

• 1,000-foot box

• Foamed polyethylene conductor insulation

• PVC outer jacket

• Designed to match designated Aiphone wiring specifications

• CL3 rated

• FPL rated

• cULus CM rated

• UL and cUL listed

• RoHS III compliant

• REACH compliant

• Made in USA

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

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aiphone
Part Number: 85160210C
Product Type: Low-Voltage Communication Cable
Wire Gauge: 16 AWG
Conductors: 2
Conductor Type: Solid
Shielding: Non-Shielded
Cable Type: Low Capacitance
Length: 1,000 ft
Conductor Insulation: Foamed Polyethylene
Outer Jacket: PVC
Capacitance: 14.0 pF/ft
DC Resistance: 4.02 Ohms per 1,000 ft at 68°F
Cable Ratings: CL3, FPL, cULus CM
Approximate Weight: 26 lb
Country of Origin: USA

16 AWG Long-Distance Cable

The larger 16 AWG conductors provide lower resistance than standard 18 or 22 AWG intercom cable.

Aiphone specifies approximately:

4.02 Ohms per 1,000 ft

This makes the 85160210C particularly useful in compatible systems where longer wiring distances require heavier-gauge cable.

Low-Capacitance Construction

The 85160210C is engineered for low-capacitance communication applications.

Its electrical characteristics help support proper:

• Video transmission

• Audio quality

• Intercom communication

• System reliability

• Extended wiring distances

Aiphone specifies a capacitance of approximately:

14.0 pF/ft

Compatible Aiphone Applications

The 85160210C is specified for select Aiphone systems and components requiring 2-conductor, 16 AWG low-capacitance cable.

Current compatible equipment includes select:

• JV Series

• JP Series

• Video intercom systems

• Long-distance door-station wiring

• Master-to-expansion station wiring

Examples include:

• JVS-1V

• JVS-1F

• JV-1MD

• JV-1FD

• JV-DV

• JV-DVF

• JPS-4AED

• JPS-4AEDF

Always confirm the required wire gauge and maximum distance in the installation instructions for the exact Aiphone system.

Extended Wiring Applications

The 85160210C is commonly specified when an installation exceeds the distance permitted with standard 18 AWG Aiphone cable.

In certain legacy Aiphone video systems, the 85160210C can also be used with the appropriate long-distance adaptor to significantly extend the distance between the entrance station and master station.

Actual allowable distance depends on the specific system configuration.

Aiphone-Approved Cable

Aiphone intercom systems can depend on specific cable characteristics including:

• Wire gauge

• Conductor count

• Solid versus stranded construction

• Shielding

• Capacitance

• Resistance

• Maximum wiring distance

Using manufacturer-specified cable helps ensure proper system performance and minimizes problems associated with unsuitable substitute wiring.

Cable Ratings

The 85160210C 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 verify local electrical and building-code requirements before installation.

Important Installation Note

The 85160210C is non-shielded and non-plenum.

Do not substitute it for installations specifically requiring:

• Shielded cable

• Plenum-rated cable

• Direct-burial cable

• CAT-5e or CAT-6

• Different conductor count

• Different wire gauge

For direct-burial applications, use the appropriate Aiphone direct-burial cable specified for the system.

Ideal Applications

• Commercial offices

• Apartment buildings

• Condominiums

• Schools and universities

• Healthcare facilities

• Government buildings

• Video intercom systems

• Door-entry systems

• Long-distance intercom wiring

• Existing Aiphone system upgrades

• New Aiphone system installations

Aiphone Warranty Advantage

When qualifying Aiphone products are installed using approved Aiphone wire in accordance with manufacturer requirements, the applicable product warranty may be extended by one additional year.