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Fire Resisting Cables
Fire Resistant Power & Control Cables
300/500V Mica+SR Insulated & Overall Screened Control Cables (2-4 Cores & Multicores)
FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U (PH120) (CU/MGT+SR/OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 1)
FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R (PH120) (CU/MGT+SR/OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 2)
Application
300/500V Mica+SR Insulated & Overall Screened Control Cables (2-4 Cores & Multicores) are primarly intended
for use in the following applications:
BS 5266-1 for emergency lighting of premises
BS 5839-1 for fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around building
BS 5839-8 for voice alarm systems
BS 5839-9 for emergency voice communication systems.
Standards
Basic design to BS 7629-1

Fire Performance
| Circuit Integrity | IEC 60331-21; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814(FE180); BS 8434-2 (120mins); BS 5839-1 Clause 26 2e; CEI 20-36/2-1; SS229-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3); NF C32-070-2.3(CR1) |
|---|---|
| Circuit Integrity with mechanical shock | EN 50200(PH120); CEI 20-36/4-0 |
Circuit Integrity with mechanical shock & water spray |
EN 50200 annex E |
| System circuit integrity | DIN 4102-12, E30 depending on lay system |
Flame Retardance (Single Vertical Wire Test) |
EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE 0482-332-1 ; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2); CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1* |
Reduced Fire Propagation (Vertically-mounted bundled wires & cable test) |
EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); IEC 60332-3-24; BS EN 60332-3-24; VDE 0482-332- 3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2(C1); CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2- 4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4 |
| Halogen Free | IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1; CEI 20-37/2-1 ; BS 6425-1* |
| No Corrosive Gas Emission | IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2; CEI 20-37/2-2 ; BS 6425-2* |
| Minimum Smoke Emission | IEC 61034-1&2; EN 61034 -1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2; CEI 20-37/3-1&2; EN 50268-1&2*; BS 7622-1&2* |
| No Toxic gases | NES 02-713; NF C 20-454 |
Note: Asterisk * denotes superseded standard.
Voltage Rating
300/500 V
Cable Construction
Conductors: Plain annealed copper wire, solid according to IEC(EN) 60228 class 1, stranded according to
IEC(EN) 60228 class 2.
Insulation: Mica glass fire resistant tape covered by fire resistant silicone rubber compound type EI2 as per BS
7655-1.1.
Cabling: The cores are cabled together in concentric layers with suitable non-hygroscopic fillers.
Overall screen: Aluminum/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire.
Circuit Protective Conductor: Uninsulated tinned copper conductor of the same section and class as the
insulated conductors in the 2-, 3- and 4-core cables. Drain wire of 0.5mm2 tinned copper conductor is provided in
cables of more than 4 conductors.
Outer Sheath: Thermoplastic LSZH compound type LTS3 as per BS 7655-6.1 (Thermosetting LSZH compound
type SW2-SW4 as per BS 7655-2.6 can be offered.)
Colour Code
Insulation Colour
2 cores blue - brown
3 cores brown - black - grey
4 cores blue - brown - black - grey
(Colour Code Up To 4 Cores In Accordance to HD 308)
7 cores centre: brown 1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
12 cores centre: brown - black - white 1st layer: brown - black - 7 cores white
19 cores centre: brown 1st layer: brown - black - 4 cores white
2nd layer: brown - black - 10 cores white
(on request the cores can be one colour only, identified by printed numbers
Sheath Colour: Colour red or white (other colours on request)
Physical And Thermal Properties
Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C – +90°C
Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -20°C – +50°C
Minimum bending radius: 7.5 x Overall Diameter
Electrical Properties
Dielectric test:2000 V r.m.s. x 5’ (core/core)
Insulation resistance:≥300 MΩ x km (at 20°C)
Short circuit temperature :350°C
Construction Parameters
| Cable Code | No. of Core X Cross Section | Nominal Insulation Thickness | Nominal Sheath Thickness | Nominal Overall Diameter | Approx.Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm2 | mm | mm | mm | kg/km | |
| 2 core, | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 2x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 7.9 | 85 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 2x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 8.8 | 105 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 2x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 10.2 | 150 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 2x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 9.2 | 110 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 2x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 10.3 | 155 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 2x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 12.2 | 220 |
| 3 core | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 3x1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 8.4 | 105 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 3x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 9.3 | 130 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 3x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 10.8 | 190 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 3x1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 9.4 | 135 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 3x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 10.9 | 190 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 3x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 13.0 | 280 |
| 4 core | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 4x1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 9.3 | 125 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 4x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 10.3 | 165 |
| FFX200EE 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 4x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 12.0 | 240 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 4x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 10.5 | 170 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 4x2.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 12.1 | 250 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-R(PH120) | 4x4.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 14.4 | 350 |
| 7 core | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 7x1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 10.5 | 175 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 7x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 12.1 | 230 |
| 12 core | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 12x1.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 14.5 | 300 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 12x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 16.0 | 380 |
| 19 core | |||||
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 19x1.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 17.5 | 470 |
| FFX200E 05mSOZ1-U(PH120) | 19x1.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 17.5 | 470 |
Note: The parameters listed above are nominal values as per cable standards. Actual values may vary due to material and manufacturing process variations. For precise specifications or customized requirements, please contact us for further information
Electrical Properties
Conductor Operating Temperature : 90°C
Ambient Temperature : 30°C
Current-Carrying Capacities (Amp)
| Conductor cross- sectional area | Reference Method 4 (enclosed in an conduit insulated wall etc) | Reference Method 3 (enclosed in conduit on a wall or ceiling, or in trunking) | Reference Method 1 (clipped direct) | Reference Method 11 (on a perforated cable tray), or Reference Method 13 (free air) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| one 3-core cable or one 4-core cable 3-phase a.c. | one 2-core cable singlephase a.c. or d.c. | one 3-core cable or one 4-core cable 3-phase a.c. | one 2-core cable singlephase a.c. or d.c. | one 3-core cable or one 4-core cable 3-phase a.c. | one 2-core cable singlephase a.c. or d.c. | one 3-core cable or one 4-core cable 3-phase a.c. | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| mm2 | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| 1.5 | 16.5 | 22 | 19.5 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 23 |
| 2.5 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 32 |
| 4 | 30 | 40 | 35 | 45 | 40 | 49 | 42 |
Voltage Drop (Per Amp Per Meter)
| Nominal Cross Section Area | 2-core cable d.c. | 2-core cable single-phase a.c | 3-core or 4-core cable 3-phase a.c. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| mm2 | mV/A/m | mV/A/m | mV/A/m |
| 1.5 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
| 2.5 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 |







