Middle Atlantic NM Ceiling Fitting PN05 I - PN05F86V

Middle Atlantic PN05F86V Drop Ceiling Cable Connector

Overview

The Middle Atlantic PN05F86V is a non-metallic drop ceiling fitting from the Eclipse PN05 series — a straightforward, purpose-built connector for routing communication or power cables from above-ceiling space down into surface raceway. If you are running structured cabling, low-voltage security wiring, or power drops through a suspended tile ceiling and need a clean, code-friendly transition point into your raceway, this is the fitting to reach for. The PN05F86V is molded from PVC and sized to integrate directly with compatible cable management raceway systems, keeping the installation tidy without requiring field fabrication or improvised fittings.

This is not a camera or a powered device — it is a passive mechanical fitting. Its value is in repeatability and consistency across a multi-room or multi-floor deployment where dozens of cable drops need to look and function identically.

Key Features

• PVC (Polyvinylchloride) Construction: Non-metallic material means no grounding concerns and no corrosion over time in typical commercial indoor environments. PVC also makes field cuts easier if you need to trim or modify on site — a hacksaw or utility knife is enough, no metalworking required.
• 1/2" and 3/4" Concentric Trade Size Knockouts: Both common conduit trade sizes are built in and concentric, so you open the one you need and the other stays intact. This matters in multi-trade environments where the electrician and the low-voltage tech may be using different conduit sizes on the same run — you are not committing to a single size at purchase time.
• Single Compartment Design: One channel keeps cable routing simple and the installed profile clean. This is the right configuration when you have a single cable bundle or a small group of cables on each drop — if you are routing segregated power and data in the same fitting, look at a dual-compartment variant in the same family instead.
• Compact 1-5/16" W x 4-3/8" H Profile: The narrow width keeps the ceiling fitting visually unobtrusive in office or commercial spaces where aesthetics matter. The 4-3/8" height provides enough throat depth to make a smooth transition from the ceiling plenum into the raceway below without sharp bends that can stress cable jackets.
• Ivory Color: Matches standard commercial drop ceiling grid and tile finishes. In environments where the raceway runs along the ceiling perimeter, ivory blends rather than calling attention to the infrastructure — relevant in retail, healthcare, and open office deployments where exposed cabling infrastructure is a concern.
• Drop Ceiling Mount Application: Engineered specifically for suspended ceiling grid installations. The fitting seats into a ceiling tile cutout or grid opening and provides a defined, repeatable pathway for cables dropping from the plenum into the raceway below — eliminates the improvised hole-and-grommet approach that creates code and appearance problems in commercial installs.
• Eclipse PN05 Series Compatibility: Part of Middle Atlantic's established Eclipse PN05 cable management raceway system, which means the fitting geometry is designed to mate with PN05 raceway components. Using matched fittings from the same series avoids gap and alignment issues that show up when mixing fittings from different manufacturers or series.

Integration & Compatibility

The PN05F86V is designed for use with the Middle Atlantic Eclipse PN05 series raceway system. It seats into a standard drop ceiling tile opening and connects the above-ceiling cable run to the surface-mounted raceway below. The 1/2" and 3/4" concentric knockouts accommodate the conduit trade sizes most commonly encountered in commercial low-voltage and power installations — Cat6, coax, 18/2 or 22/4 control cable, and standard power conduit all fall within these sizes depending on how the runs are bundled.

This fitting does not carry a current rating, is not a junction point, and does not replace a box connector — it is a cable management transition fitting. For installations involving conduit terminations under NEC requirements, verify with your AHJ whether this fitting satisfies the required mechanical protection at the ceiling penetration or whether a listed conduit connector is also required. For straightforward low-voltage cabling — security cameras, access control, audio, network — the PN05F86V handles the drop cleanly without additional hardware. Pair it with a compatible surface raceway run and the appropriate conduit fittings for the conduit trade size you are using.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What raceway series is the PN05F86V designed to work with?

A: The PN05F86V is part of the Middle Atlantic Eclipse PN05 series and is designed to integrate with PN05 series surface raceway components. Using it with other raceway series may result in fit and alignment issues.

Q: What conduit trade sizes does the PN05F86V support?

A: The fitting includes concentric knockouts for both 1/2" and 3/4" trade sizes. Open the size you need; the other remains intact. This covers the two most common low-voltage and light power conduit sizes in commercial installations.

Q: Is the PN05F86V suitable for outdoor or wet location use?

A: No. The PN05F86V is a drop ceiling fitting intended for indoor commercial environments with suspended ceiling grid installations. It is not rated for outdoor, wet, or damp locations.

Q: Can the PN05F86V be used for both power and communication cable drops?

A: The fitting is described for dropping cables from the ceiling into raceway for communication or power applications. However, mixing power and low-voltage communication cables in the same raceway compartment may be restricted by NEC or local code — verify with your AHJ before combining runs in a single-compartment fitting.

Q: What is the material and color of the PN05F86V?

A: It is molded from PVC (Polyvinylchloride) and finished in ivory to blend with standard commercial drop ceiling tile and grid color.

Q: What are the dimensions of the PN05F86V ceiling fitting?

A: The fitting measures 1-5/16" wide by 4-3/8" tall. This compact profile keeps the ceiling penetration unobtrusive while providing sufficient throat depth for a smooth cable transition into the raceway below.

James Everett

The PN05F86V is the kind of fitting that saves you fifteen minutes per drop on a 40-camera or 80-reader installation — not because it does anything exotic, but because the concentric 1/2" and 3/4" knockouts mean you are not standing on a ladder sorting through a bag of mixed fittings to find the right trade size. You open what you need, the other size stays protected, and you move to the next drop.

Technical Highlights:

• PVC Single-Compartment Form Factor: 1-5/16" wide profile slides cleanly through a standard ceiling tile cutout without requiring a large opening — keeps tile damage minimal and the installed look professional in occupied commercial spaces.
• 4-3/8" Throat Height: Enough vertical length to guide cables from the plenum down to the raceway entry point without tight radius bends — relevant when you are pulling Cat6 or coax that has a minimum bend radius to protect signal integrity.
• Ivory PVC Material: Matches standard commercial ceiling hardware and requires no field painting or finishing. Non-metallic construction also eliminates any bonding or grounding question on the fitting itself under NEC Article 800 low-voltage work.

Deployment Considerations:

• The single-compartment design is correct for a single cable type or bundled run — if your install spec requires physical separation of power and data in the same drop location, you will need a dual-compartment variant rather than routing both through this fitting.
• Confirm with your AHJ whether this fitting satisfies the mechanical protection requirement at the ceiling penetration for your jurisdiction — low-voltage-only runs are typically straightforward, but power conduit terminations may require a listed connector in addition to the raceway fitting.

This fitting performs best in commercial office, retail, or institutional security deployments where a suspended ceiling grid is the standard construction and the install team is running consistent PN05 series raceway throughout — uniformity across dozens of drops is where the Eclipse series fit-and-finish advantage is most visible to a building owner or end-user walkthrough.