Security & Access Control Multi‑Conductor Composite Non‑Plenum 4‑Element Non‑Jacketed (Construction 2 Inverse 2)
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low‑voltage cable solutions that help security professionals deliver consistent results on schedule. This non‑plenum, four‑element composite bundles the circuits typically required at a door opening into a single pull, combining power and reader/data elements while keeping each cable individually jacketed for clean terminations and faster device hookups.
Built for commercial access control environments, this non‑jacketed composite pairs unshielded power/control with shielded reader/data to balance current delivery and noise mitigation. The stranded copper construction supports flexible routing in tight spaces, and the PVC jackets with distinct stripe colors simplify identification at panels and doors. SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce friction during pulls by up to 70%.
Typical uses
Included element constructions in this composite
How this SmartWire solution adds value
Choose SmartWire® composite low‑voltage cable from Windy City Wire for a reliable, installer‑friendly access control solution that consolidates circuits, enhances clarity at the opening, and supports efficient, professional results on every project.
Security & Access Control Multi‑Conductor Composite, Non‑Plenum, 4‑Element (Construction 2 Inverse 2)
These composite low‑voltage security cables are purpose‑built for door access control and related security devices, combining dedicated power and data elements into one pull. By bundling the conductors required for electric locks, card readers, request‑to‑exit (REX) devices, and monitoring contacts, this cable streamlines installation, reduces terminations, and supports clean, standards‑aligned wiring practices across new construction, tenant improvements, and retrofit projects.
What’s inside and why it matters
Typical door and opening applications
System integrations supported
Industries and environments
Key advantages for contractors and integrators
Use cases at scale
Shielding, gauges, and color coding
Planning and installation notes
Where this composite cable fits in your security design
From card readers and electric door hardware to REX sensors and door monitoring, this multi‑conductor composite security cable delivers a straightforward, low‑voltage wiring path that aligns with modern access control architectures. It helps standardize your door kit, supports both Wiegand and OSDP, and simplifies deployment across large campuses and multi‑site portfolios—ultimately reducing labor, improving consistency, and supporting reliable long‑term operation.
This composite features multiple elements with two AWG sizes: 18 AWG (18-4 UNS) and 22 AWG (22-3P OAS), both with stranded copper conductors.
Available conductor identification colors include: Black/Red/White/Green, Black/Red, White/Green, Brown/Blue, Black/Red.
Stranded copper conductors.
1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Security & Access Control cable in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard. SmartWire cables come standard with SmartWire Glide lubrication to reduce pulling friction, and include FastFIND Footage Markers to simplify footage calculations and help reduce waste.
BACnet is a building automation protocol that commonly runs over RS-485 (BACnet MS/TP) or Ethernet/IP; for MS/TP, a shielded twisted pair (often 22 AWG) is typical. RS-232 is a single-ended, point-to-point interface suited for short runs (generally up to ~50 ft), often using 3–5 conductors and not requiring twisted pairs. RS-485 is a balanced, differential, multi-drop bus that supports longer distances (up to thousands of feet) and multiple devices on one pair; it typically uses one or two twisted pairs with an overall shield for noise immunity.
Security & Access Control Multi‑Conductor Composite Non‑Plenum 4‑Element Non‑Jacketed (Construction 2 Inverse 2)
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low‑voltage cable solutions that help security professionals deliver consistent results on schedule. This non‑plenum, four‑element composite bundles the circuits typically required at a door opening into a single pull, combining power and reader/data elements while keeping each cable individually jacketed for clean terminations and faster device hookups.
Security & Access Control Multi‑Conductor Composite Non‑Plenum 4‑Element Non‑Jacketed (Construction 2 Inverse 2)
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low‑voltage cable solutions that help security professionals deliver consistent results on schedule. This non‑plenum, four‑element composite bundles the circuits typically required at a door opening into a single pull, combining power and reader/data elements while keeping each cable individually jacketed for clean terminations and faster device hookups.
Built for commercial access control environments, this non‑jacketed composite pairs unshielded power/control with shielded reader/data to balance current delivery and noise mitigation. The stranded copper construction supports flexible routing in tight spaces, and the PVC jackets with distinct stripe colors simplify identification at panels and doors. SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce friction during pulls by up to 70%.
Typical uses
Included element constructions in this composite
How this SmartWire solution adds value
Choose SmartWire® composite low‑voltage cable from Windy City Wire for a reliable, installer‑friendly access control solution that consolidates circuits, enhances clarity at the opening, and supports efficient, professional results on every project.
Security & Access Control Multi‑Conductor Composite, Non‑Plenum, 4‑Element (Construction 2 Inverse 2)
These composite low‑voltage security cables are purpose‑built for door access control and related security devices, combining dedicated power and data elements into one pull. By bundling the conductors required for electric locks, card readers, request‑to‑exit (REX) devices, and monitoring contacts, this cable streamlines installation, reduces terminations, and supports clean, standards‑aligned wiring practices across new construction, tenant improvements, and retrofit projects.
What’s inside and why it matters
Typical door and opening applications
System integrations supported
Industries and environments
Key advantages for contractors and integrators
Use cases at scale
Shielding, gauges, and color coding
Planning and installation notes
Where this composite cable fits in your security design
From card readers and electric door hardware to REX sensors and door monitoring, this multi‑conductor composite security cable delivers a straightforward, low‑voltage wiring path that aligns with modern access control architectures. It helps standardize your door kit, supports both Wiegand and OSDP, and simplifies deployment across large campuses and multi‑site portfolios—ultimately reducing labor, improving consistency, and supporting reliable long‑term operation.
This composite features multiple elements with two AWG sizes: 18 AWG (18-4 UNS) and 22 AWG (22-3P OAS), both with stranded copper conductors.
Available conductor identification colors include: Black/Red/White/Green, Black/Red, White/Green, Brown/Blue, Black/Red.
Stranded copper conductors.
1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Security & Access Control cable in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard. SmartWire cables come standard with SmartWire Glide lubrication to reduce pulling friction, and include FastFIND Footage Markers to simplify footage calculations and help reduce waste.
BACnet is a building automation protocol that commonly runs over RS-485 (BACnet MS/TP) or Ethernet/IP; for MS/TP, a shielded twisted pair (often 22 AWG) is typical. RS-232 is a single-ended, point-to-point interface suited for short runs (generally up to ~50 ft), often using 3–5 conductors and not requiring twisted pairs. RS-485 is a balanced, differential, multi-drop bus that supports longer distances (up to thousands of feet) and multiple devices on one pair; it typically uses one or two twisted pairs with an overall shield for noise immunity.