APPLICATION

For indoor industrial communication, instrumentation and equipment signal circuits, including damp areas. An overall foil screen surrounds the XLPE insulated cores, and a low smoke zero halogen sheath encloses the unarmoured assembly.

STANDARDS

Basic design to BS EN 50288-7 (formerly BS 5308)

FIRE PERFORMANCE

VOLTAGE RATING

300V, 500V

CABLE CONSTRUCTION

Conductor : Plain or metal coated copper wire, solid, stranded or flexible according to IEC 60228 class 1, 2 and 5.

Insulation : Extruded XLPE compound according to EN 50290-2-29. LSZH, PE, PP compound can be offered as options.

Overall Screen : Aluminium/polyester tape is applied over the laid up cores with metallic side down in contact with tinned copper drain wire, 0.5mm². Copper braid screen or aluminium/polyester tape combination with copper braid screen can be offered as option.

Outer Sheath : Halogen free flame retardant compound to EN 50290-2-27.

Outer Sheath Option : UV resistance, hydrocarbon resistance, oil resistance, anti-rodent and anti-termite properties can be offered as option.

COLOUR CODE

Insulation Colour : Colours and/or additional ring markings and/or symbols achieved by the use of coloured insulation or by a coloured surface using extrusion, printing or painting.

Outer Sheath : Black. Other colours can be offered upon request.

PHYSICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

Temperature range during operation : -30°C - +90°C

Temperature range fixed installation : -5°C - +50°C

Maximum short circuit temperature (5 Seconds) : 250°C

Minimum bending radius : 7.5 x Overall Diameter

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

300V

500V

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

300V

500V

Note: Other conductor sizes & core configurations are available upon request.

KEY FEATURES

• Overall foil screen and 0.5 mm² tinned copper drain wire.

• Halogen-free flame-retardant outer sheath to EN 50290-2-27.

SELECTION NOTES

Choose the 300V or 500V version, core count, conductor area and conductor class. Match cable supports and bend allowances to the selected diameter.

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Multicore Instrumentation Cable, Overall Screened, XLPE/PVC

• Multicore Instrumentation Cable, Overall Screened, SWA, XLPE/LSZH

• Multipair Instrumentation Cable, Overall Screened, XLPE/LSZH

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does LSZH describe?

LSZH means low smoke zero halogen and describes the outer sheath material.

How is this multicore cable screened?

An aluminium/polyester foil screen surrounds the laid-up cores.

What is the standard insulation?

The standard insulation is XLPE; LSZH, PE and PP insulation are listed as options.

Which voltage versions are listed?

Separate 300V and 500V constructions are provided, each with its own specification tables.

What bending radius applies?

The listed minimum bending radius is 7.5 times the overall diameter.