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Over the last 30 years CAVICEL hasdevelopped a deep experience in studying,designing and manufacturing cables thatexceed the extreme conditions that canoccur during a fire.

FIRECEL are a comprehensive range of cablesproperly designed to assure the bestperformances in the event of a fire.They can provide the ideal solution for allelectrical connections, as cables aremanufactured with different insulations andconstructions, in order to fit all theperformances required.

Depending on the type of cable, FIRECEL cables:

Guarantee Resistance During a Fire

Minimize the Emission of ToxicFumes and Smoke

Do Not Emit Corrosive Gases

Allow People to a Rapid Evacuation

Assure the Operation of EmergencySystems

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Firecel Safety CablesLow Smoke - Zero Halogen

Quality SystemCertificationFIRECEL cables are manufactured under an approved Quality

System according to ISO 9001, certified by CSQ (Italy) and

LPCB (UK).

MarkFIRECEL cables comply with the essential safety requirements

of the low voltage directive, 72/23/EEC as amended by

90/683/EEC (not applicable to coax cable).

RoHS ComplianceFIRECEL cables comply with the European Directive

2002/96/EC for the restriction of the use of certain

hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Products IndexSR SeriesFire resistant and flame retardant cables,low smoke, zero halogen

LS SeriesFlame retardant cables, low smoke, zero halogen

SLO-FR and MLO-FRFire resistant Fibre Optic cables, flame retardant, low smoke, zero halogen

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Assessed to ISO 9001: 2000Certificate number 217

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Fields of Application

Standard ContentsBS 4066: pt 1 (EN 50265) Method of test on a single vertical insulated wire or cableBS 4066: pt 3 (EN 50266) Method for classification of flame propagation characteristics of bunched cablesBS 5839-1: 2002 Fire detection and alarm system for building. Code of practice.BS 6387 Specification for performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit

integrity under fire conditionsBS 6425-1 (EN 50267/2-1) Method of determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during

combustion of polymeric materials taken from cablesBS 6425-2 (EN 50267/2-2) Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring PH and

conductivityBS 6724, Appendix F Measurement of smoke density using the 3 m test cube (Absorbance)BS 7622 (EN 50268) Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions (LT)BS 8434: 2003 Method of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables.CEI 20-17 Fire retardant rubber insulated cables with low emission of smokes and toxic and

corrosive gases for trains, trams and alikeCEI 20-22/3 (EN 50266) Tests on bunched wires or cablesCEI 20-35/1 (EN 50265) Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cableCEI 20-36 Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cablesCEI 20-37/2-1 Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved (EN 50267/2-1) during combustion of polymeric materials taken from cablesCEI 20-37/2-2 Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring pH and (EN 50267/2-2) conductivityCEI 20-37/3 (EN 50268-1) Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions (LT)CEI 20-38 Fire retardant rubber insulated cables with low emission of smokes and toxic and

corrosive gasesDEF STD 61-12, Part 18 Equipment wires limited fire hazardDIN 4102 Part 12 Circuit integrity maintenance of electric cable systems - Requirements and testingEN 50200 Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in

emergency circuitIEC 60331 Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cablesIEC 60332-1 Test on a single vertical insulated wire or cableIEC 60332-2 Test on a single small vertical insulated copper wire or cableIEC 60332-3 Tests on bunched wires or cablesIEC 60754-1 Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during

combustion of polymeric materials taken from cablesIEC 60754-2 Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring pH and

conductivityIEC 61034-2 Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions (LT)IEEE 383, Section 2.5.1 Flame test on grouped cables in vertical trayNES 713 Determination of the toxicity index of the products of combustion from small

specimens of materialNF X 70-100 Analyse de gaz de pyrolyse et de combustionNF C 32-070 Essai de classification des conducteurs et cables du point de vue de leur

comportement au feuSingapore Std 299: Pt 1 Performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit integrity under

fire conditionsUIC 895 OR Specification technique pour la forniture de conducteurs electriques isolés pour

vehicules de chemins de ferUITP-APTA Electric wires and cables used in underground transit systemsUTE C 20-454 Méthode d’essai pour l’analyse et le dosage de gaz nocifsVDE 0472 Part 814 Testing of cables and flexible cords fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

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Standards Referringto Firecel Cables

BS British StandardCEI Comitato Elettrotecnico ItalianoDEF STD British Ministry of Defense StandardDIN Deutsche Institut für NormungEN European NormIEC International Electrotechnical CommissionIEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.

NES Naval Engineering StandardNF Norme FrançaiseUIC Union Internationale des Chemins de FerUITP L’Union Internationale des Transports PublicsUTE Union Technique de l’ElectricitéVDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik

Fire ResistingNon Propagation of FireFlame Retardant Test

Smoke DensityToxicityCorrosivityHcl Emission

General

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LSZH - G10LSZH - G19

XLPEGS

Technopolymer LSZHLSZH - M1

Cross-linked EPR/EPDM compound for multicore cables

Cross-linked EVA compound for single core cables

Cross-linked polyethylene

High performance silicone rubber for fire resistant cables

Insulation compound halogen free for miniaturized cables

Thermoplastic compound for jacket

very good

good

fair

poor

LSZH - G10 � 4,2 150 90 3,50 0,03 1015

LSZH - G19 � 12 150 90 3,90 0,04 1014

XLPE � 15 300 90 2,3 ÷ 5 0,005 1014

GS � � 7 300 200 3,30 0,01 2x1015

TechnopolymerLSZH � 30 100 80 2,90 0,013 3,2x1016

LSZH - M1 � 9 150 80 - - 1013

insulation sheath tensile elongation max dielectric dissipation volume abrasion oil solvent water flexibilitystrength at break temp. constant factor resistivity resistance resistance resistance resistance

N/mm2 % °C � 103 Hz � 103 Hz Ω x cm

Numerical data are given only for reference.

LSZH Low SmokeZero Halogen Materials

Firecel cables are manufactured withinsulating and jacketing materials that:• emit low quantity of smoke;• are halogen free;• will not propagate fire.

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In order to study new materials and newcables, and to verify and certify all theirproperties, Cavicel has a well equippedlaboratory. In fact, besides standard testequipment to check electric and mechanicalproperties, Cavicel has:

test rig for flame retardant test according to IEC 60332-1,

IEC 60332-3, CEI 20-22, BS4066 Part 3

test chamber for smoke density according to CEI EN

50268-1, IEC 61034-2, BS 7622

test equipment for fire resisting test according to IEC 60331,

BS6387 cat. C, W, Z, EN 50200, CEI 20-36

test equipment for corrosivity of gas according to CEI 20-37

pt. 1 and 2, IEC 60754-2 and BS 6425-2 composed by:

conductivity meter, pH meter

All test equipment to verify the performance of cables in the

presence of fire is certified by S.G.S. - Societé Générale

de Surveillance in conformity with the reference standard.

QualityControl

All test reports are registered in our

files and, if required, cables can be

supplied with Test Certificate or

Declaration of Compliance.

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Resistance to fire with water spray

BS 6387 Cat. W

Resistance to fire with mechanical shock

BS 6387 Cat. X Y Z

Resistance to fire alone:

IEC 60331

CEI 20-36

BS 6387 Cat. A B C S

DEF STD 61-12, part 18

Singapore Standard 299 part 1

DIN 0472 Part 814Tests

Fire Resistant Cableswithstand the tests to BS 6387 CWZ

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Fire Resisting Tests

IEC 60331, CEI 20-36This test is carried out to verify circuit integrity even during afire. A sample of cable is held horizontally over a ribbon flameat about 750 °C. A test voltage is applied continuously for aperiod of minimum 90 minutes to the cable and no break orshort circuit should occur in the cable.

IEC 60331-11 Apparatus

IEC 60331-23 Electric Data Cables

IEC 60331-21 Power Cables up to 0,6/1 kV

IEC 60331-25 Fibre Optic Cables

BS 6387This standard details the performance of cables duringexposition to fire, water and shock.

Exposure to Fire (Cat. A B C S)The cable is exposed up to 3 hours and up to 950 °C.

Exposure to Fire with Water Spray (Cat. W)The cable is exposed for 15 minutes to flame at 650 °C andthen to fire and water spray for 15 minutes.

Exposure to Fire with Mechanical Shock(Cat. X Y Z)The cable is mounted on a panel and is shocked with a steelbar at 30 second intervals for 15 minutes while exposed toflame.

Performance TableTest Cat.

Resistance to Fire650 °C for 3 hours A

750 °C for 3 hours B

950 °C for 3 hours C

950 °C for 20 minutes S

Resistance to Fire with Water Spray650 °C W

Resistance to Fire with Mechanical Shock650 °C X

750 °C Y

950 °C Z

Resistance to fire with mechanical shock

EN 50200

Resistance to fire, mechanical

shock and water:

BS 5839-1: 2002

BS 8434: 2003Tests

Fire Resisting Tests

BS 5839-1: 2002

Three-Test in one single SampleThis test is carried out to verify the circuit integrity ofsmall cables exposed to flame, mechanical shock andwater in accordance with new “fire alarm code of practiceBS 5839-1: 2002”.According to this code the cables are classified in twocategories: Standard Grade and Enhanced Grade.In order to check the compliance of the cable toboth categories, BS 5839 refers to EN 50200 andnew BS 8434: 2003.

Standard Grade clause 26.2d)Maintenance of circuit integrity:to BS 8434-1: 2003 at 830 °C for 30 min.15 min. with fire and mechanical shock plus15 min. with fire, mechanical shock and waterto EN 50200 PH3030 min. at 830 °C with fire and mechanical shock

Enhanced Grade clause 26.2e)Maintenance of circuit integrity:to BS 8434-2: 2003 at 930 °C for 120 min.60 min. with fire and mechanical shock plus60 min. with fire, mechanical shock and waterto EN 50200 PH120 (improved)120 min. at 830 °C with fire and mechanical shock

EN 50200: 2006-05This test is carried out to verify the circuit integrity of smallcables exposed to flame at 830 °C (–0 °C ÷ +40 °C) andschocked with a steel bar at 5 minute intervals.

EN 50200 ClassificationPH 15 exposure to flame for 15 min.

PH 30 exposure to flame for 30 min.

PH 60 exposure to flame for 60 min.

PH 90 exposure to flame for 90 min.

PH 120 exposure to flame for 120 min.

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Tests

Flame Retardant Teston Bunched Cables

IEC 60332-3, BS 4066 Part 3This flame test evaluates the non propagation of fire of a

bunch of cables. The test samples comprise a number of

pieces of cable each 3.5 m long, in order to have the

required quantity of combustible material per metre of

mounted cables. The cables are installed in a metal

cabinet, and are subjected to burning by a horizontal

flame for a specified time. The cables must not burn for

more than 2.5 m from the bottom of the burner.

Flame Retardant test onBunched Cables

IEC 60332-3

IEEE 383 section 2.5.1

CEI 20-22/3

BS 4066: part 3

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Summary of Test ConditionsIEC 60332-3-21 60332-3-22 60332-3-23 60332-3-24 60332-3-25EN 50266-2-1 50266-2-2 50266-2-3 50266-2-4 50266-2-5CEI 20-22/3-1 20-22/3-2 20-22/3-3 20-22/3-4 20-22/3-5Category A F/R A B C DRange of conductor cross-sections >35 mm2 ≤35 mm2 >35 mm2 ≤35 mm2 >35 mm2 ≤35 mm2 >35 mm2 ≤35 mm2

Non-metallic volume per m of test sample 7 liltres 7 litres 3,5 litres 1,5 llitres 0,5 litres

Minimum length of test pieces 3,5 m 3,5 m 3,5 m 3,5 m 3,5 m

Standard ladder (500 mm wide):

• number of layers 1 front+1 rear ≥1 front 1 front - ≥1 front 1 front ≥1 front 1 front ≥1 front

• maximum width of test sample 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm - 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm

Wide ladder (800 mm wide):

• number of layers - - - 1 front - - - - -

• maximum width of test sample - - - 600 mm - - - - -

Positioning of test pieces Spaced Touching Spaced Touching Spaced Touching Spaced Touching

0,5 x cable ø 0,5 x cable ø 0,5 x cable ø 0,5 x cable ø

(max 20 mm) (max 20 mm) (max 20 mm) (max 20 mm)

Number of burners 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

Flame application time 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 20 min 20 min

Test conditions Wind speed: <8 m/s; Temperature: +5 ÷ +40 °C

Extent of the charred portion ≤2,5 m above the bottom edge of the burner, neither at the front nor at the rear of the ladder

Oxygen index (OI) If required, the OI of all non-metallic material (≥5% in weight) should be measured

Flame Retardant Test on Single Wire

CEI 20-35/1, IEC 60332-1, BS 4066 part 1CEI 20-35/2, IEC 60332-2for small size wiresA sample of finished cable is clamped vertically in a three-

sided metal screen, and a flame is applied for about 60 sec

(for max 20 sec for small size wires). The cable has to be

self-extinguishing.

Smoke Density

CEI 20-37/3 - IEC 61034-2BS 7622 - EN 50268-1BS 6724In a 3 m cube metal cabinet samples of cables are burned by

100 cm3 of alcohol contained in a metal tray. A photometric

system is based on a light source and a photocell placed

horizontally in the mid vertical plane of the cube, at height of

2.15 m. Absorbance or light transmittance are verified as

follows:

Test Value required

BS 6724 0,7 ÷ 1,5 depending on (Absorbance - Ao) cable diameter

IEC 61034-2 50 ÷ 70% depending on(Light Transmittance - LT) cable diameter

Smoke Density Test

IEC 61034-2

BS 6724 Appendix F

CEI 20-37/3

BS 7622

EN 50268-1

Flame Retardant test on Single Wire

CEI 20-35/1 - IEC 60332-1 - BS 4066 part 1

CEI 20-35/2 - IEC 60332-2 (for small size wires)

IEC 60331

BS 4066: part 1Tests

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Toxicity Index

NES 713 - CEI 20-37/7NFX 70-100 - UTE 020-454This test comprises the analysis of noxious gas emissions in

case of fire. Sample of insulating materials are burned in a

tubular oven and the gases emitted during combustion are

detected and collected in order to determine the quantities

of gases most frequently met with, such as carbon

monoxide, carbon dioxide, halogen acids, sulphur dioxide,

nitric oxide, etc. The quantities are then compared with

concentration limits, in order to obtain a conventional toxicity

index (normally ≤1.5).

Smoke Corrosivity

CEI 20-37 - IEC 60754BS 6425 - EN 50267This test allows estimation of corrosiveness against metals of

products released when cables burn. Sample of non-metallic

materials are burned in a tubular oven and the gases evolved

during combustion are collected into wash bottles. The

analysis of the solution contained in the bottles allows the

quantity of corrosive gases to be determined.

Corrosivity can be checked either through the amount of HCl

evolved per gram of sample, or through pH and conductivity

of test solution.

Test Value required

CEI 20-37/2-1EN 50267-2-1BS 6425 IEC 60754-1 ≤0,5% acid gas

CEI 20-37/2-2EN 50267-2-2BS 6425-2 pH ≥4,3IEC 60754-2 conductivity ≤100 µS.cm–1

Toxicity Index Test

CEI 20-37/7

NES 713

NFX 70/100

UTE C 20-454Tests

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All FIRECEL cables described in this brochure havefollowing performances under fire conditions:

Smoke Emission (tipical values)

(3 m3 test)

BS 7622 / IEC 61034 Light transmittance LT ≥ 80%

BS 6724 Absorbance Ao ≤ 0,10

Gas Evolved duringCombustion (tipical values)

BS 6425 pt. 1 / IEC 60754 pt. 1 no acid gas

IEC 60754 pt. 2 pH ≥ 5,3

Conductivity ≤ 20 µS.cm–1

Further performances of Firecel cables are:

SR Series: Fire Resistant and FlameRetardant

LS Series: Flame Retardant

SLO-FR Series Fire Resistant and Flame MLO-FR Retardant Fibre Optic Cables

OptionsCables described in this catalogue are only a part of our FIRECEL production.

Different costructions can be designed and manufactured in order to meet specific requirements.

ScreenCWB: copper wire braid

OS: overall aluminium/polyester tape plus 7/0,3 tinned

copper drain wire

IS: individual pair aluminium/polyester tape plus 7/0,3

tinned copper drain wire

Armour GSWB: galvanized steel wire braid

SWA: galvanized served steel wire

Moisture Barrier MB: copolymer coated aluminium tape

Safety CablesLow Smoke - Zero Halogen

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SR SeriesFire Resistant and Flame Retardant

Product CertificateNo. 217d assessed to BS 6387 CWZ from 1,5 to 25 sqmm(testing conductedusing steel conduit)

StandardsCEI 20-45CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3IEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50200 PH90

StandardsBS 6387 C W ZBS 7211SS 299 part 1 IEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3

StandardsIEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034BS 6387 C W ZSS 299 part 1 CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3EN 50200 PH60

SR 106H L.V. Power Cables 600/1000 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 3500 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350 °C

ConstructionConductor: stranded plain annealed copper wire class 2 to IEC 60228/BS 6360

(for 16 mm2 class 5)Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubber Cabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16

2 conductors 9,8 10,8 12,4 14,7 17,4 20,83 conductors 10,4 11,4 13,1 15,6 19,0 22,24 conductors 11,2 12,8 14,3 17,4 20,8 24,35 conductors 12,5 13,9 15,5 18,9 23,2 26,7

SR 145 L.V. Power Cables 600/1000 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °CDielectric test: 3500 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)Insulation resistance: >500 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 250°C

ConstructionConductor: stranded tinned annealed copper wire class 5 to IEC 60228/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: mica tape plus LSZH cross-linked compoundCabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 501 conductor 6,7 7,3 7,8 8,5 10,3 11,6 13,5 14,9 17,32 conductors 10,6 11,8 13,2 14,6 18,2 21,2 - - -3 conductors 11,2 12,5 14,0 15,5 19,8 23,0 - - -4 conductors 12,2 14,0 15,5 17,4 22,1 25,3 - - -5 conductors 13,7 15,4 17,1 19,0 24,3 27,8 - - -

SR 112 L.V. Power Cables 450/750 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +105 °CDielectric test: 2500 V r.m.s. x 15’ (core/water)Short circuit temp.: 250 °C

FIRECEL SR 112 is suitable for fixed or protected installation in or on, lighting and control gear for voltagesup to 1000 V a.c. or up to 1,5 times higher for d.c. usage.

ConstructionConductor: stranded plain annealed copper wire class 2 to IEC 60228/BS 6360Insulation: mica/glass tapes plus LSZH flame retardant cross-linked compound

Size (mm2) 1 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25 35 50Outside diameter (mm) 3,1 3,4 4,1 4,6 5,3 7,1 8,4 10,3 11,7 13,7

Current Rating (A) 22 27 37 53 68 88 119 157 194 235Insulation resistance

≥65 ≥55 ≥50 ≥40 ≥35 ≥30 ≥25 ≥25 ≥20 ≥20(MΩ x km at 20 °C)

SR SeriesFire Resistant and Flame Retardant

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Product CertificatesNo. 217e / No. 217fassessed to BS 5839-1 StandardBS 7629, BS 7622BS 6425: Part 1and BS 6387 CWZ (cables up to 4 cores 4.0 sqmm)

StandardsBS 4066BS 5839-1 StandardBS 6387 C W ZBS 7629BS 8434-1: 2003SS 299 part 1 IEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3AIEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50200 PH30EN 50266-2

Product CertificateNo. 217g assessed to BS 5839-1 EnhancedBS 7629, BS 7622BS 6425: Part 1and BS 6387 CWZ (cables up to 4 cores 4.0 sqmm)

StandardsBS 4066BS 5839-1 EnhancedBS 6387 C W ZBS 7629BS 8434-2: 2003SS 299 part 1 IEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3IEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50200 PH120EN 50200EN 50266-2

SR 114H “Standard Grade”Control Cables - Screened 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core and core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350 °CFirecel SR 114H are manufactured and tested according to BS 7629 and are included in new fire alarm code of practice BS 5839-1: 2002 clause 26.2d).

ConstructionConductor: plain annealed copper wire:

• solid size 1 mm2 (1/1,13 mm)1,5 mm2 (1/1,38 mm)2,5 mm2 (1/1,80 mm)

• 7 strands 2,5 mm2 (7/0,67 mm)4 mm2 (7/0,85 mm)

Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubber EI 2 to BS 7655: section 1.1Cabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersOverall screen: aluminium/polyester tape with non insulated tinned copper earth or drain wire

Earth wire for 2, 3, 4 core: tinned annealed copper wire to BS 6360 with the samesize of conductorsDrain wire for 7, 12 , 19 core: solid tinned annealed copper wire to BS 6360 size1/0,80 mm (0,5 mm2)

Sheath: thermoplastic zero halogen, low smoke, flame retardant, abrasion resistant TypeLTS3 to BS 7655: section 6.1

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1 1,5 2,5 4

2 conductors 7,5 8,6 9,9 11,53 conductors 7,9 8,6 10,3 13,24 conductors 8,6 9,8 11,3 14,27 conductors 10 11,2 - -12 conductors 13 14,6 - -19 conductors 15,2 17,2 - -

SR 114E “Enhanced Grade”Control Cables - Screened 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core and core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350 °CFirecel SR 114E are manufactured and tested according to BS 7629 and are included in new fire alarm code of practice BS 5839-1: 2002 clause 26.2e).

ConstructionConductor: plain annealed copper wire:

• solid size 1 mm2 (1/1,13 mm)1,5 mm2 (1/1,38 mm)2,5 mm2 (1/1,80 mm)

• 7 strands 2,5 mm2 (7/0,67 mm)4 mm2 (7/0,85 mm)

Insulation: mica tape plus fire resistant silicone rubber EI 2 to BS 7655: section 1.1Cabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersOverall screen: aluminium/polyester tape with non insulated tinned copper earth or drain wire

Earth wire for 2, 3, 4 core: tinned annealed copper wire to BS 6360 with the samesize of conductors

Sheath: thermoplastic zero halogen, low smoke, flame retardant, abrasion resistant TypeLTS3 to BS 7655: section 6.1

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1 1,5 2,5 4

2 conductors 7,9 8,8 10,2 12,23 conductors 8,4 9,3 10,8 13,04 conductors 9,3 10,3 12,0 14,4

Tested and Approved (cables up to 4 cores1,5 and 2,5 sqmm)

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SR SeriesFire Resistant and Flame Retardant

StandardsIEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3AIEC 60754-1IEC 61034BS 6387 C W ZSS 299 part 1 CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/2EN 50200 PH90EN 50266-2-2DIN 4102 part 12-E30

StandardsNFC 32-070 cat. CR1NFC 32-070 cat. C1IEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034BS 6387 C W ZSS 299 part 1CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3EN 50200 PH90EN 50266-2-4N.B.N. 713.020N.B.N. C 30-004

StandardsIEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034BS 6387 C W ZSS 299 part 1 CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3EN 50200 PH60EN 50266-2-4

SR 108 Control Cables - Screened300/500 V (≤1.0 mm2)450/750 V (≥1.5 mm2)

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °CDielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (for 300/500 V) - 2500 V r.m.s. x 5’ (for 450/750 V)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350°C

ConstructionConductor: stranded tinned annealed copper wire to IEC 60228 class 5/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubberCabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersFlame barrier: special fire proof tapeScreen: aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wireSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 0,5 1,0 1,5 2,5

2 conductors 7,0 7,6 8,6 10,23 conductors 7,3 8,0 9,3 11,84 conductors 7,9 8,6 10,1 12,07 conductors - 10,4 12,1 -12 conductors - 14,3 16,6 -

SR 118 Control Cables 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350 °C

ConstructionConductor: solid plain annealed copper wire class 1 to IEC 60228/BS 6360Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubberCabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1 1,5 2,5 4

2 conductors 7,1 7,6 9,0 10,73 conductors 7,8 8,0 9,4 11,34 conductors 8,2 8,9 10,5 13,55 conductors 8,6 10,5 11,8 14,17 conductors 9,4 11,0 - -12 conductors 12,4 14,4 - -

SR 116H Control Cables 450/750 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 2500 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350 °C

ConstructionConductor: stranded plain annealed copper wire (to IEC 60228 class 2/BS 6360)Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubber Cabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16

2 conductors 8,0 9,2 11,6 13,0 15,5 17,83 conductors 8,9 10,2 12,3 14,0 16,7 19,14 conductors 9,8 11,3 13,8 15,2 18,4 21,25 conductors 10,5 12,3 15,0 16,8 20,1 23,4

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StandardsIEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CBS 6387 C W ZCEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3EN 50200 PH60EN 50266-2-4

StandardsIEC 60331IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034BS 6387 C W ZSS 299 part 1 CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37CEI 20-38CEI 20-22/3EN 50200 PH90EN50266-2-4VDE 0472 part 814 (option)N.B.N. 713.020 (option)N.B.N. C 30-004

SR 109 Control Cables - Screened 450/750 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °CDielectric test: 2500 V r.m.s. x 5’Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 350°C

ConstructionConductor: stranded annealed copper wire to IEC 60228 class 5/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubberCabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersScreen: aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wireSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 0,75 1,0 1,5 2,5

2 conductors 7,4 7,6 8,4 9,93 conductors 7,8 8,0 8,9 10,54 conductors 8,4 8,6 9,8 11,47 conductors - 10,3 11,7 -12 conductors - 13,5 15,3 -

Option: SR 109-R conductors 7 strand to IEC 60228 class 2.

SR 125H Signal Cables - Screened 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °C (for insulated conductors only: max 200 °C)Dielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)

1000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)

ConstructionConductor: plain annealed copper wire

• solid size 0,5 mm2 (1/0,8 mm) and 0,63 mm2 (1/0,9 mm)• 7 strands 1 mm2 (7/0,43 mm), 1,5 mm2 (7/0,53 mm) and 2,5 mm2 (7/0,67 mm)

Insulation: fire resistant silicone rubberTwisting: the cores are twisted together to form pairsCabling: the pairs are cabled together in concentric lay with suitable non hygroscopic fillersFlame barrier: special fire proof tapes (only on Series SR 125 E30 and E90 - see options) Overall screen: aluminium/polyester tape, with 0,5 mm2 (7/0,3 mm) tinned copper drain wireSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 0,5 0,63 1 1,5 2,5

1 pair 6,5 7,1 7,4 8,7 10,32 pairs (quad) 7,6 7,9 8,6 10,2 12,1

2 pairs 9,5 9,6 10,6 12,9 15,33 pairs 10,5 10,7 11,2 13,5 16,05 pairs 12,0 12,2 13,7 16,7 20,26 pairs 12,3 14,0 14,8 17,5 21,110 pairs 16,5 - 18,9 23,4 28,315 pairs 20,5 - 23,2 28,9 34,920 pairs 22,6 - 26,2 32,5 39,0

Capacitance for 1 and 2 pairs90 90 100 110 130core/core (nF/km)

Capacitance for multipairs80 80 90 100 120core/core (nF/km)

Capacitance150 150 160 180 180core/screen (nF/km)

Option 1: SR 125 E30 (equivalent to JE-H(St)H FE180-E30) - Tested and approved in compliance withstandard DIN 4102 part 12 class E30 and DIN VDE 0815:1988-05.

Option 2: SR 125 E60 (equivalent to JE-H(St)H FE180-E60) - Tested in compliance with standard DIN 4102 part 12 class E60.

Option 3: SR 125 E90 (equivalent to JE-H(St)H FE180-E90) - Tested in compliance with standard DIN 4102 part 12 class E90.

Option 4: SR 125 RF1 - Tested and approved in compliance with N.B.N. 713.020 class 60 minutes.

The outside diameter of these cables could be different than the ones listed above due to the additional protectionagainst fire and particular construction. For further information about approved cables please contact CAVICEL.

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StandardsIEC 60331-21IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50200 PH60EN 50266-2-4EN 50267-2EN 50268-1

StandardsIEC 92.3 IEC 60331-23IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50266-2-4EN 50267-2EN 50268-1

StandardsBS 6387 C-W-ZIEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034-2EN 50200 PH90EN 50265EN 50266-2-4

SR 206 Electric Supply Cables 600/1000 VTemperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °CDielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (for 300/500 V) - 2500 V r.m.s. x 5’ (for 450/750 V)Insulation resistance: ≥500 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)Short circuit temp.: 250°C

ConstructionConductor: stranded annealed copper wire to IEC 60228 class 2/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: mica/glass tape plus XLPECabling: cores cabled together in concentric layersSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 1,5 2,5 4 6 10 16 25

2 conductors 10,4 11,2 12,3 14,6 16,4 18,5 22,03 conductors 11,0 11,9 13,0 15,5 17,4 19,7 23,54 conductors 11,9 12,8 14,2 16,9 19,1 21,7 -5 conductors 13,0 14,0 15,5 18,6 21,0 23,5 -

SR 225 Instrumentation Cables 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +90 °CDielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)

1000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥500 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)

ConstructionConductor: stranded annealed copper wire to IEC 60228 class 2/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: mica/glass tape plus XLPETwisting: the cores are twisted together to form pairs (or triads)Cabling: the pairs are cabled together in concentric lay with suitable non hygroscopic fillersOverall screen: aluminium/polyester tape, with 0,5 mm2 (7/0,3 mm) tinned copper drain wireSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 0,75 1 1,5 2,5

1 pair 7,8 8,4 9,3 10,92 pairs 10,7 11,5 13,0 14,45 pairs 14,8 15,7 18,1 20,110 pairs 20,1 21,3 24,8 27,515 pairs 24,9 26,5 30,8 34,120 pairs 28,2 30,2 34,9 38,9

FR Coax Radio-Frequency Coaxial and Data Transmission Cable

ConstructionInner Conductor: solid copperweld wire, diameter 0,64 mmDielectric: special compound, silicone rubber and special fire proof tapeConcentric Conductor: copper wire braidSheath: flame retardant LSZH compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Characteristic impedance Capacitance Attenuation at 10 MHz Attenuation at 400 MHz Outside diameter

(Ohm) (pF/m) (dB/100 m) (dB/100 m) (mm)75 90 4,0 40,0 8,0

LS 451 Data Cable Overall ShieldedLow Capacity 300 V

Temperature rating: -25 °C ÷ +80 °CImpedance: 100 Ω nominalCapacitance: 50 pF/m conductor to conductor

90 pF/m conductor to shieldVel. of propagation: 66%

ConstructionConductor: stranded tinned annealed copper wireInsulation: technopolymer LSZHCabling: twisted cores to form pairsColour code: according to DIN 47100Overall screen: aluminium/polyester tape, with 0,5 mm2 (7/0,3 mm) tinned copper drain wire

plus tinned copper wire braidSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compoundCross section: 0,20 sqmm (24 AWG)

Outside Diameter (mm)Number of pairs 2 3 4 5 7 10 12 18 25Outside diameter 8,3 8,5 8,9 9,6 10,5 12,1 12,9 15,3 17,4

Attenuation

Options: On request with nominal impedance 120Ω and suitable for RS 485. Colour code accordingto IEC 189-2.

LS 62 Miniaturized Multipair Cablesfor Electronic Signals 300 V

Temperature rating: -25 °C ÷ +80 °CDielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)

1000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥300 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)

ConstructionConductor: solid or stranded annealed copper wireInsulation: technopolymer LSZHCabling: twisted cores to form pairsColour code: according to IEC 189-2Overall screen: aluminium/polyester tape, with 0,5 mm2 (7/0,3 mm) tinned copper drain wire Sheath: LSZH thermoplastic compoundCross section: 0,25 sqmmConductors available: bare solid ø 0,6 mm (24 AWG)

tinned solid ø 0,6 mm (24 AWG)bare solid ø 0,8 mm (20 AWG)tinned solid ø 0,8 mm (20 AWG)bare stranded 22 AWG (7/0,25 mm)tinned stranded 22 AWG (7/0,25 mm)

Outside Diameter (mm)Number of pairs 1 2 3 6 10 12 16 20 24 36

24 AWG 4,1 5,2 5,8 7,6 8,7 9,3 10,5 11,9 12,6 14,822 AWG 4,4 5,6 6,4 8,3 9,6 10,3 11,8 12,6 14,0 16,520 AWG 4,5 5,8 6,5 8,6 9,9 10,6 12,2 13,7 14,5 17,3

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StandardsIEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3C (on request)IEC 60754IEC 61034BS 6425BS 6724EN 50265EN 50266

StandardsIEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3C (on request)IEC 60754IEC 61034BS 6425BS 6724EN 50265EN 50266

LS BUS 18 Fieldbus Cable 300/300 V

Temperature rating: --30 °C ÷ +70 °CLoop conductor res.: ≤43,6 Ω/km (at 20 °C in d.c.)Nom. capacitance 65 nF/km (core/core at 1 kHz)Vel. of propagation: 66%Nom. impedance 100 ΩNom. attenuation: 1,8 dB/km (at 9,6 kHz)

2,6 dB/km (at 31,25 kHz)2,9 dB/km (at 38,4 kHz)5,4 dB/km (at 100 kHz)12,0 dB/km (at 1000 kHz)

ConstructionConductors: 2 x 18 AWG stranded plain annealed copper wires

to IEC 60228 class 2, stranding 7/0,40 mmInsulation: polyethylene, colour: white, blackCabling: the cores are twisted to form a pairOverall Screen: aluminium/polyester tape with metallic surface outside in contact

with a tinned copper wire braidOuter sheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound, UV and oil resistantOuter diameter: 8,0 ±0,4 mm

Options: Available on request in compliance with Fieldbus Foundation and Profibus PA or DP.

LS BUS 22/150 Fieldbus Cable 300/300 V

Temperature rating: --30 °C ÷ +70 °CLoop conductor res.: ≤110 Ω/km (at 20 °C in d.c.)Nom. capacitance 28,5 nF/km (core/core at 1 kHz)Vel. of propagation: 78%Nom. impedance 150 ΩNom. attenuation: 2,5 dB/km (at 9,6 kHz)

4,0 dB/km (at 38,4 kHz)22,0 dB/km (at 4 kHz)42,0 dB/km (at 16 kHz)

ConstructionConductors: 2 x 22 AWG solid plain annealed copper wires to

diameter 0,64 mmInsulation: cellular polyethylene, colour: white, blackCabling: the cores are twisted to form a pairOverall Screen: aluminium/polyester tape with metallic surface outside in contact

with a tinned copper wire braidOuter sheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound, UV and oil resistantOuter diameter: 8,0 ±0,4 mm

Options: Available on request in compliance with Fieldbus Foundation and Profibus PA or DP.

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StandardsBS 6425 BS 6724IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034EN 50265EN 50266 (on request)

Characteristic Velocity of Inner conductor Stranding OutsideType impedance Capacitance propagation material n. wires x ø Insulation Shield diameter

(Ω) (pF/m) (%) (mm) (mm)

RG 11 75 ± 3 72 66 tinned 7 x 0,40 solid copper 10,3copper polyethylene

RG 58 50 ± 2 105 66 tinned 19 x 0,18 solid tinned 5,0copper polyethylene copper

RG 59 75 ± 3 72 66 copperweld 1 x 0,58 solid copper 6,2polyethylene

RG 213 50 ± 2 105 66 tinned 7 x 0,75 solid copper 10,3copper polyethylene

RG 218 50 ± 2 105 66 tinned 1x 4,95 solid copper 22,1copper polyethylene

LS 225 Instrumentation and Control Cables 300/500 V

Temperature rating: -40 °C ÷ +80 °CDielectric test: 2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)

1000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/screen)Insulation resistance: ≥500 MΩ x km (at 20 °C)

ConstructionConductor: stranded annealed copper wire to IEC 60228 class 2/BS 6360/CEI 20-29Insulation: XLPECabling: the cores are twisted together to form pairs Overall screen: aluminium/polyester tape, with 0,5 mm2 (7/0,3 mm) tinned copper drain wireSheath: LSZH thermoplastic compound

Outside Diameter (mm)Size (mm2) 0,5 0,75 1 1,5 2,5

1 pair 6,5 7,0 7,4 8,7 10,32 pairs 9,5 10,0 10,6 12,9 15,35 pairs 12,0 12,6 13,7 16,7 20,210 pairs 16,5 17,8 18,9 23,4 28,315 pairs 20,5 21,8 23,2 28,9 34,920 pairs 22,6 24,5 26,2 32,5 39,0

LS Coax Radio-Frequency Coaxial andData Transmission CablesLS COAX cables comply with MIL-C-17, but with following additional properties: low smoke and toxic gas emission, halogen free.

ConstructionConductor: to MIL-C-17Dielectric: to MIL-C-17Shield: to MIL-C-17Sheath: to MIL-C-17

The table below shows most common coaxial cables. Other coaxial cables to MIL-C-17 can be foreseen with same characteristics in pre-sence of fire.

According to IEC 60331-25, these cables are tested to withstand a fire upto 950 °C for 3 hours.The constructions proposed contain up to 24 fibres (single tube) or 144fibres (multiloose tube).These cables are used for data transmission, TVCC, process control whenadvantages given by optical fibres are required. Besides fire resistance, theyensure outstanding flame retardant property with a reduced quantity ofsmoke evolved during combustion.These cables are available both with singlemode (SM) and multimode fibres.

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SLO-FR Single Loose Tube ConstructionTemperature rating: -20 °C ÷ +80 °C

ConstructionFibre protection: single loose PBT tube, jelly filled in order to prevent moisture absorptionFlame barrier: special fire resistant barrierOuter sheath: flame retardant LSZH outer jacket

SLO-FR-A5 Glass yarns

N. of fibres 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 24Outside diameter (mm) 8,9 8,9 8,9 9,1 9,1 9,1 9,8 9,8

SLO-FR-A7 Galvanized steel wire armour

N. of fibres 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 24Outside diameter (mm) 12,3 12,3 12,3 13,0 13,0 13,0 13,7 13,7

SLO-FR-A1 Galvanized steel wire braid

N. of fibres 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 24Outside diameter (mm) 11,8 11,8 11,8 12,0 12,0 12,0 12,6 12,6

SLO-FR-A3 Single Loose Tube enhanced FRConstructionFibre protection: single loose PBT tube, jelly filled in order to prevent moisture absorptionFlame barrier: special fire resistant barrierArmour: corrugated copolymer coated steel tapeOuter sheath: flame retardant LSZH compoundAddtional tests: fire resistant to EN 50200 PH120, BS 5839-1:2002 Enhanced, BS 8434-2:2003

N. of fibres 4 8 12 16 20 24 32Outside diameter (mm) 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6

MLO-FR Multiloose Tube ConstructionTemperature rating: -20 °C ÷ +80 °C

ConstructionFibre protection: up to 4 loose PBT tubes, jelly filled in order to prevent moisture absorptionFlame barrier: special fire resistant barrierOuter sheath: flame retardant LSZH outer jacket

MLO-FR-A1 Galvanized steel wire braid

N. of fibres 4 8 12 16 20 24 32Outside diameter (mm) 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6 13,6

For further technical details please refer to our catalogue OPTICEL 300.

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Test Report WARRES N. L18679

StandardsIEC 60331-25IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034CEI 20-22/3CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37EN 50266-2-4EN 50267-2EN 50268-1

StandardsIEC 60331-25IEC 60332-1IEC 60332-3CIEC 60754-1IEC 61034CEI 20-22/3CEI 20-35CEI 20-36CEI 20-37EN 50266-2-4EN 50267-2EN 50268-1

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