Lighting Control Cable Axlink

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Pro A/V Plenum Composite Cables from Windy City Wire

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® low-voltage composite cables designed for professional audio-visual environments where performance, code compliance, and installation efficiency matter. Our 2‑element, shielded, plenum composite construction supports clean signal delivery and reliable control in conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, hospitality spaces, and production facilities. If you need a pro av cable that simplifies design and installation while maintaining signal integrity in demanding commercial spaces, this category is built for that purpose.

Built for control, reliability, and plenum spaces
These shielded, low-voltage composites are engineered for use in environmental air spaces and other plenum-rated pathways. The 2‑element design streamlines pulls and consolidates terminations for common Pro A/V use cases such as control triggers, device power-limited control circuits, and balanced low-noise signal paths. The overall shield helps reduce interference from lighting, motors, and RF sources, supporting clearer audio and more dependable device communication.

Control system friendly
Whether you are tying displays, DSPs, projectors, or switchers into a centralized control system, this composite format provides an organized pathway for control and low-voltage signaling. It works well alongside infrastructure for lighting control and shade control and is a strong fit for systems that include axlink amx systems universal control. Integrators can route fewer cables with less rack and pathway congestion while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate future device changes.

SmartWire manufacturing advantages
All SmartWire cables are manufactured in the United States and are exclusively low-voltage. Every cable comes standard with SmartWire Glide lubrication, which coats the jacket during manufacturing to reduce friction by up to 70% during pulls. The result is faster installation, fewer snags, and less rework—especially helpful on long runs or congested conduits commonly found in Pro A/V retrofits and tenant improvements.

Color coding and identification
To help standardize installations and speed terminations, available conductor jacket color codes for this category include Black/Red and Blue/White. Organizations looking to further streamline serviceability and brand consistency can contact Windy City Wire about custom jacket and stripe color options across the SmartWire product family.

Length options
Standard put-up is 1000 FT. For projects that require smaller quantities, 250 FT lengths are also available.

Where this composite shines

  • Commercial AV: Conference rooms, divisible meeting spaces, training centers, and event venues
  • Education: Classrooms, lecture halls, labs, and distance learning environments
  • Hospitality and Retail: Digital signage, background audio, and distributed control
  • Enterprise and Healthcare: Centralized device control, monitoring, and power-limited signaling

Key advantages for integrators and contractors

  • Consolidated 2‑element, shielded composite reduces cable count and pathway congestion
  • Plenum-rated construction supports code compliance in environmental air spaces
  • Low-voltage design suitable for power-limited circuits common to AV and control
  • SmartWire Glide lubrication helps speed pulls and reduce installation risk
  • Conductor color options (Black/Red, Blue/White) simplify terminations and service
  • Available in both 1000 FT and 250 FT lengths to match project scope

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next Pro A/V project
Windy City Wire focuses on practical performance that saves time in the field. By combining U.S.-manufactured SmartWire composites, plenum-rated materials, and installation-friendly features, we help integrators deliver reliable, maintainable systems with fewer cable pulls and cleaner rack builds. Our product breadth, consistent quality, and knowledgeable support team make it easier to standardize across projects and scale deployments with confidence.

Available constructions

  • 18 AWG 2 Conductors Stranded Plenum Low-Voltage: Unjacketed element used within the shielded 2‑element composite for power-limited control or signal runs; available conductor color codes include Black/Red and Blue/White.

Typical uses by function

  • Control and triggers: Tie projectors, screens, and switchers into your control system
  • Building integrations: Coordinate AV with lighting control and shade control for unified room operation
  • Signal reliability: Overall shielding supports low-noise performance in high-EMI spaces

Summary
For commercial and industrial AV environments, Windy City Wire’s SmartWire Pro A/V plenum composites give you a clean, code-friendly pathway for control and low-voltage signaling. With shielded, 2‑element convenience, SmartWire Glide lubrication for easier pulls, and color options that streamline terminations, these cables help reduce labor while supporting dependable system performance—project after project.

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Lighting Control Cable – Axlink Applications
Windy City Wire provides plenum-rated, shielded Pro A/V composite cable engineered for reliable low-voltage control in commercial environments. This category supports lighting control, shade control, and centralized control system topologies where robust signal integrity and efficient installation matter. As a pro av cable built for demanding facilities, it helps integrators pull power and control together, simplify terminations, and maintain performance across busy electrical and mechanical spaces.