Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet

Summary: Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet

Outdoor Shielded Non‑Plenum Water Warrior Wet SmartWire® from Windy City Wire delivers dependable performance for commercial and industrial low‑voltage installations exposed to moisture and outdoor conditions. Engineered and manufactured in the United States, this category features water‑blocking construction to help stop longitudinal moisture migration and an overall foil shield to maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments. Contractors and integrators rely on this product line when they need consistent, code‑appropriate results for security, access control, building automation, sensors, and other low‑voltage control and signaling applications in non‑plenum spaces.

As a B2B partner based in Bolingbrook, IL, Windy City Wire focuses on products and solutions that simplify installation, improve consistency across jobs, and support tight timelines. SmartWire® cable in this outdoor, wet‑location family is designed to help reduce rework and callbacks while supporting standardized practices across multi‑site projects.

• Moisture management: Water‑block tape helps prevent water ingress from traveling down the cable if the jacket is nicked, supporting long‑term reliability in wet locations and outdoor pathways.
• Noise mitigation: Shielded (O/A foil) construction helps reject electromagnetic interference for cleaner signals on long runs and in high‑interference areas.
• Pulling efficiency: SmartWire Glide Technology® cable lubrication is applied during manufacturing and can reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, helping speed installation in conduit and tight pathways.
• Consistent identification: Available conductor color codes support faster terminations and standardized wiring across crews and sites.
• Durable outdoor jacket: Black non‑plenum jacket suited for outdoor, wet‑location low‑voltage use.
• Compliance: RoHS compliant.
• Availability: Offered in 1000 ft and 500 ft lengths to align with project takeoffs and reduce waste.
• Customization: SmartWire jacket and stripe color options are available to help organizations standardize and identify their installations; contact our team for custom options.

How this product category adds value on your next project
- Helps maintain signal performance in challenging outdoor and wet environments with shielded, water‑blocked construction.
- Supports efficient, repeatable installs for security, access control, and building automation systems across campuses, healthcare, industrial facilities, distribution centers, and retail portfolios.
- Backed by Windy City Wire’s SmartWire® brand, designed for professional low‑voltage contractors who need reliable B2B supply, consistent specs, and responsive support.

Available constructions

• 22 AWG 4 Conductors Bare Copper Water‑Blocked Outdoor Jacket Low‑Voltage: O/A foil shielded, non‑plenum, black jacket with Black/Red/White/Green conductor colors. Built for outdoor and wet‑location control and signaling where moisture mitigation and noise rejection are priorities.
• 22 AWG 6 Conductors Bare Copper Water‑Blocked Outdoor Jacket Low‑Voltage: O/A foil shielded, non‑plenum, black jacket with Black/Red/White/Green/Brown/Blue conductor colors. Suited for multi‑device and zone wiring in access control, security, and building automation where additional conductors reduce homeruns.

At a glance

• Type: Shielded Non‑Plenum outdoor, wet‑location low‑voltage wire
• Shielding: Overall aluminum foil (O/A foil)
• Conductor: Bare copper
• Color codes: 4‑conductor (Black/Red/White/Green), 6‑conductor (Black/Red/White/Green/Brown/Blue)
• Jacket color: Black
• Lengths: 1000 ft and 500 ft
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

Choose Windy City Wire’s Outdoor Shielded Non‑Plenum Water Warrior Wet SmartWire® when your project demands reliable, water‑blocked, shielded low‑voltage performance outdoors. Contact our team to review specifications, request a quote, or discuss custom color options that align with your organization’s standards.

Solutions: Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet

Shielded Non‑Plenum Outdoor “Water Warrior Wet” Low‑Voltage Cable

Windy City Wire’s shielded, non‑plenum Outdoor “Water Warrior Wet” cables are built for reliable low‑voltage signal and control in wet and demanding environments. With water‑blocking tape to mitigate moisture migration and a full coverage foil shield to help reduce electromagnetic interference, these 22 AWG bare copper constructions provide consistent performance for outdoor control, sensor, and security applications across commercial and industrial sites.

Construction highlights (what matters to your job)

• 22 AWG bare copper conductors for dependable low‑voltage signal and control
• Available in 4‑conductor and 6‑conductor configurations to match device and expansion needs
• Overall aluminum foil shield to help protect sensitive circuits in noisy electrical environments
• Water‑blocking tape designed for wet locations and outdoor conduit runs
• RoHS compliant materials
• Conductor identification:
  • 4C: Black, Red, White, Green
  • 6C: Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue
• Lengths: 500 FT and 1000 FT options

Where these outdoor low‑voltage cables excel

• Security and intrusion systems
  • Door contacts, REX sensors, glassbreak and PIR motion detectors
  • Perimeter devices such as photoelectric beams and gate safety loops (detector/control circuits)
  • Alarm panel zone wiring and relay connections in exterior enclosures
• Access control infrastructure
  • Card readers and keypads (Wiegand/reader I/O per manufacturer requirements)
  • Magnetic locks, electric strikes, door position switches, request‑to‑exit devices
  • Gate operators, vehicle barriers, and turnstile control wiring
• Video surveillance support circuits
  • PTZ control lines (RS‑485/RS‑422 per device guidelines)
  • Camera alarm inputs/outputs, auxiliary relays, and trigger wiring
  • External microphones/sensors or housings requiring low‑voltage control
• Building automation and controls (BAS/BMS)
  • Field sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, flow) routed between outdoor equipment and controllers
  • Actuator/relay control signals for dampers, valves, and VFD enable lines
  • Select low‑speed data/control protocols (e.g., certain RS‑485/Modbus control runs) where a shielded 22 AWG control cable is acceptable
• Campus and site systems
  • Emergency call boxes, blue‑light stations, and intercoms (control and signaling)
  • Parking access systems, bollards, kiosks, and gate arm controls
  • Exterior paging triggers and relay interfaces (per equipment specifications)
• Industrial, utilities, and infrastructure
  • Remote I/O, PLC and RTU signaling between outdoor panels and field devices
  • Water/wastewater sites, tank farms, and pump stations where wet‑location wiring is required
  • Energy sites (solar monitoring sensors, weather stations, metering pulse outputs) and EV infrastructure control signals
• Irrigation and environmental systems
  • Soil moisture, flow, and rain sensors routed back to controllers
  • Short‑run control circuits for valves or relays when 22 AWG is acceptable per the controller and load

Why a shielded, water‑blocked outdoor cable matters

• Moisture mitigation: Water‑blocking tape helps limit water travel inside the cable, supporting long‑term performance in wet conduits, pole runs, and outdoor enclosures.
• Noise reduction: The overall foil shield provides full coverage to help reduce interference from motors, VFDs, lighting controls, and radio sources common across industrial and commercial sites.
• Signal integrity with bare copper: Solid performance for low‑voltage control and sensor circuits over typical outdoor run lengths.
• Efficient installation: Clear conductor color coding speeds terminations and simplifies documentation and service.

Choosing the right conductor count

• 22/4: Ideal for single‑device runs such as readers, contacts, and basic sensor/control points.
• 22/6: Adds extra conductors for combined devices (for example, reader + door hardware + REX) or for spare conductors to support future service and upgrades.

Typical installation environments

• Outdoor conduits (underground or above grade), light poles, rooftops, exterior equipment pads
• Perimeter fencing, gate structures, parking lots/garages, stadiums, campuses, utility yards
• Outdoor electrical and network cabinets where wet‑location rated low‑voltage control is required

Industries served

• Commercial real estate and corporate campuses
• Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution centers
• Transportation hubs and parking operations
• Utilities, water/wastewater, and energy sites
• Healthcare, education, hospitality, retail centers, and municipalities
• Government and critical infrastructure facilities

Spec and procurement notes

• 22 AWG shielded non‑plenum control cable for outdoor wet locations
• Available in 4‑conductor and 6‑conductor versions
• Length options: 500 FT and 1000 FT
• RoHS compliant
• Verify protocol, run length, and power requirements with device manufacturer and local code/AHJ before selection

For project takeoffs, substitutions, or help matching cable to specific devices and protocols, our team can review your drawings and specifications to recommend the best 22 AWG 4C or 6C shielded Water Warrior Wet option for your outdoor low‑voltage application.

Frequently Asked Questions: Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet?
  These SmartWire Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet cables are available in 22 AWG. Configurations include 4-conductor and 6-conductor options.
• What other colors are these SmartWire Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet available in?
  Available color-coded conductor sets: Black/Red/White/Green (4-conductor) and Black/Red/White/Green/Brown/Blue (6-conductor). The outer jacket is black.
• Are these SmartWire Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  They use bare copper conductors. Stranded constructions are typical for these outdoor shielded control/data cables to maximize flexibility and durability. If you require solid conductors, contact Windy City Wire to review build-to-order options.
• What lengths are these SmartWire Shielded Non-Plenum outdoor Water Warrior Wet sold in?
  Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks SmartWire outdoor wire in our standard 1,000 ft length. Select items in this category are also available in 500 ft lengths.
• How is your SmartWire low-voltage Outdoor wire cables sold on spools or in boxes?
  Our SmartWire outdoor wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for jobsite efficiency and labor savings. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview
• What are the main differences between RG59 and RG6 cables?
  Both are 75-ohm coax, but RG6 has a larger center conductor and thicker dielectric, delivering lower attenuation and higher bandwidth for longer runs and higher-frequency signals (satellite, broadband, HD video). RG59 is thinner, more flexible, and better suited for shorter analog CCTV or baseband video runs. RG6 typically offers stronger shielding (dual/quad) to reduce interference; connectors are size-specific (e.g., RG59 vs RG6 BNC/F fittings).
• What are some distinctions between BACnet, RS232 and RS485 Cables?
  RS232 is single-ended, point-to-point, and short distance (often up to about 50 ft at higher speeds) using typically 3 conductors (TX, RX, GND). RS485 is differential, multi-drop (up to 32+ nodes), supports long distances (up to ~4000 ft at lower speeds), and uses 120-ohm shielded twisted pair (1 pair for half-duplex; 2 pairs for full-duplex). BACnet is an application protocol: BACnet MS/TP runs over RS485 cabling (120-ohm shielded twisted pair), while BACnet/IP runs over Ethernet. Select cable based on the physical layer required by your system.

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