CM-LP

CM-LP is a NEC / UL (USA) cable designation: C = Communications cable; M = Multipurpose rating (reading by usage, UNVERIFIED); LP = Limited power: rated current per conductor printed, for power over Ethernet (NEC 2023); CM-LP = Communications cable, general purpose, limited power (LP): marked with the current per conductor for PoE. 300 V, 60 to 75 C. UL 444; NEC Article 800.

2 coding systems recognise this code

NEC / UL (USA)

SymbolMeaning
CCommunications cable
MMultipurpose rating (reading by usage, UNVERIFIED)
LPLimited power: rated current per conductor printed, for power over Ethernet (NEC 2023)
CM-LPCommunications cable, general purpose, limited power (LP): marked with the current per conductor for PoE. 300 V, 60 to 75 C. UL 444; NEC Article 800

NBN

SymbolMeaning
CRubber (Caoutchouc), Natural Or Synthetic, Insulation Or Sheath
MMedium Load / Insulation (500 V; 450/750 V In The 2011 Catalogue)
LLight Load / Insulation (300 V; 300/500 V In The 2011 Catalogue)
PPaper Insulation And Lead Sheath

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