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Fire Resisting Cables
300/500V Mica+XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed, Screened Power Cables to BS 8436 (2-4 Cores)
FFX200 05mROZ1-U/R/K (CU/MGT+XLPE/OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 1/2/5)
APPLICATION
300/500V Mica+XLPE Insulated, LSZH Sheathed, Screened Power Cables to BS 8436 (2-4 Cores) are
mainly used in power stations, mass transit underground passenger systems, airports, petrochemical plants,
hotels, hospitals and high-rise buildings.
STANDARDS
Basic design adapted from BS 8436:2011

FIRE PERFORMANCE
| Circuit Integrity | IEC 60331-21; BS 6387 |
|---|---|
Flame Retardance (Single vertical wire or cable test) |
IEC 60332-1-2; EN 60332-1-2 |
Halogen free |
IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1 |
No Corrosive Gas Emission |
IEC60754-2; EN 50267-2-2 |
Minimum Smoke Emission |
IEC 61034-2; EN 61034-2 |
VOLTAGE RATING
300/500V
CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductor : Tinned annealed copper conductor, solid or stranded according to BS EN 60228 class 1, class 2 or
class 5.
Fire Barrier : Mica glass tape.
Insulation : Thermosetting XLPE type GP 8 according to BS 7655-1.3. Crosslinked polyolefin material type EI 5
according to EN 50363-5 or crosslinked elastomeric GP 4/GP 6 according to BS 7655-1.2 can be offered as
option.
CPC (Circuit Protective Conductor) : Uninsulated tinned annealed copper conductor conforming to BS EN
13630:2002.
Screen : One or more metallic or laminated metallic tape(s) shall be applied, either longitudinally or helically or
as a combination of both, with the metallic element in contact with the uninsulated circuit protective conductor.
Outer Sheath : LSZH type LTS 3 according to BS 7655-6.1.
Outer Sheath Option : UV resistance, hydrocarbon resistance, oil resistance, anti-rodent and anti-termite
properties can be offered as option.
COLOUR CODE
Insulation Colour :
2-core + uninsulated circuit protective conductor : Brown, blue or brown, brown.
3-core + uninsulated circuit protective conductor : Brown, black, grey.
4-core + uninsulated circuit protective conductor : Blue, brown, black, grey.
Sheath Colour : White; other colours can be offered upon request.
PHYSICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES
Maximum temperature range during operation : 70°C
Maximum short circuit temperature (5 Seconds) : 250°C
Minimum bending radius : 6 × Overall Diameter
CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS
Conductor |
FFX200 05mROZ1-U/R/K |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of Cores × Cross-sectional Area |
Conductor Class |
Nominal Insulation Thickness |
Nominal Sheath Thickness |
Approx. Overall Diameter |
Approx. Weight |
No.×mm² |
|
mm |
mm |
mm |
kg/km |
2×1.0 |
1/2/5 |
0.6 |
0.9 |
9.1 |
104 |
2×1.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
10.0 |
127 |
2×2.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.0 |
11.0 |
169 |
2×4 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
12.3 |
229 |
3×1.0 |
1/2/5 |
0.6 |
0.9 |
9.6 |
126 |
3×1.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
10.6 |
159 |
3×2.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.0 |
11.7 |
214 |
3×4 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
13.1 |
297 |
4×1.0 |
1/2/5 |
0.6 |
1.0 |
10.5 |
153 |
4×1.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.0 |
11.6 |
195 |
4×2.5 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
12.8 |
263 |
4×4 |
1/2/5 |
0.7 |
1.2 |
14.4 |
366 |
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 : 70°C
Ambient temperature : 30°C
Current-Carrying Capacities (Amp) according to BS 7671:2008 table 4D2A
Conductor cross-sectional area |
Ref. Method A (enclosed in conduit in thermally insulating wall etc.) |
Ref. Method B (enclosed in conduit on a wall or in trunking etc.) |
Ref. Method C (clipped direct) |
Ref. Method E (in free air or on a perforated cable tray etc. horizontal or vertical) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 two-core cable*, single-phase a.c. or d.c. |
1 three-or four core cable*, three-phase a.c. |
1 two-core cable*, single-phase a.c. or d.c. |
1 three-or four core cable*, three-phase a.c. |
1 two-core cable*, single-phase a.c. or d.c. |
1 three-or four core cable*, three-phase a.c. |
1 two-core cable*, single-phase a.c. or d.c. |
1 three-or four core cable*, three-phase a.c. |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
mm² |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
1.0 |
11 |
10 |
13 |
11.5 |
15 |
13.5 |
17 |
14.5 |
1.5 |
14 |
13 |
16.5 |
15 |
19.5 |
17.5 |
22 |
18.5 |
2.5 |
18.5 |
17.5 |
23 |
20 |
27 |
24 |
30 |
25 |
4 |
25 |
23 |
30 |
27 |
36 |
32 |
40 |
34 |
Note: *With or without a protective conductor.
Voltage Drop (Per Amp Per Meter) according to BS 7671:2008 table 4D2B
Conductor cross-sectional area |
Two-core cable, d.c. |
Two-core cable, single-phase a.c. |
Three- or four-core cable, three-phase a.c. |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
mm² |
mV/A/m |
mV/A/m |
mV/A/m |
1.0 |
44 |
44 |
38 |
1.5 |
29 |
29 |
25 |
2.5 |
18 |
18 |
15 |
4 |
11 |
11 |
9.5 |







