Designed to meet the requirements of healthcare facilities, MC Luminary HCF (UL-type MC-PCS) metal-clad cables combine wiring for control circuits as well as electric lighting — specifically solid-state LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures — within a single interlocked armor. With a dual grounding path to enhance safety, the cable has been approved for use in patient care areas under NEC 517.13.
The cable’s dual-grounding path features a combined armor and full-sized aluminum ground/bonding conductor, along with a full-sized green insulated copper grounding conductor; parallel bonding/grounding conductor enables faster termination. By coupling the standard power wiring for lighting fixtures with a low-voltage twisted, jacketed pair of control wires under a single armor, a single cable does the job of two traditional cables when connecting to LED and fluorescent fixtures, dimmers, switches, occupancy sensors, and other controls, thereby saving up to 30% of labor and installation costs, while also reducing procurement time and material waste.
AFC Cable Systems, http://afcweb.com
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