Description
Application
These cables are used in high rise buildings, commercial complexes, schools and educational institutions, hospitals, etc. for connection with security systems like smoke detectors, emergency lightings, exit signboards and fire command centers. These cables are used where fire safety is of utmost importance.
Standard
BS 7629-1, BS EN 50200.
Technical Data
- Voltage Rating: 300/500V
- Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C (The cable should not be flexed when either the ambient or cable temperature is below 0°C)
- Minimum Bending Radius: 6D
Cable Type – 1
FFX200 05mSOZ1-R – CU/MGT/SR/OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 2
Cable Construction
Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228, class 2. Primary insulation of glass mica fire resistant tape. Secondary insulation of high performance silicone rubber (EI 2 to BS 7655 Section 1.1).
Core Colours: 2 Core – Blue, Brown; 3 Core – Blue, Brown, Black; 4 Core – Blue, Brown, Black, Grey.
Includes glass fiber tape, tinned copper earth/drain wire, aluminium fire barrier screen, and LSZH outer sheath (LTS3 to BS 7655 section 6.1).
Properties
Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), flame retardant.
Fire Performance Tests
Meets BS 7629-1 standards for 300/500V fire resistant cables with non-corrosive gases and low smoke emission. Category STANDARD 30 & STANDARD 60 per BS EN 50200, and ENHANCED 120 per BS 8434-2. Complies with BS 5839-1, clause 26 2e.
Range Details
| Part Number | No. of Cores & Nominal Area (Sq.mm) | No. of Strands / Strand Dia (mm) | Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100100201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 10.0 |
| 100100201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 11.5 |
| 100100301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 10.8 |
| 100100301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 12.3 |
| 100100401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 12.0 |
| 100100401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 13.5 |
Electrical Properties
| Part Number | No. of Cores & Area (Sq.mm) | Max. Conductor Resistance (Ω/km) | Current Rating (A) | Voltage Drop (mV/A/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100100201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100100201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100100301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100100301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100100401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100100401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
Cable Type – 2
FFX200 05SOZ1-U – CU/SR/OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 1
Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228, class 1. Insulation of high performance ceramified silicone rubber (EI 2 to BS 7655 Section 1.1). Includes glass fiber tape, tinned copper earth/drain wire, aluminium fire barrier screen, and LSZH sheath (LTS3).
Core Colours: 2 Core – Blue, Brown; 3 Core – Blue, Brown, Black; 4 Core – Blue, Brown, Black, Grey.
Fire Performance Tests
Complies with BS 7629-1 and BS EN 50200 (STANDARD 60) and meets 30 min survival time (Annex E). Conforms to BS 5839-1, clause 26 2d.
Cable Design Parameters
| Part Number | Cores & Area (Sq.mm) | No. of Strands / Strand Dia (mm) | Overall Dia (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100200200001 | 2 x 1 | 1/1.13 | 7.5 |
| 100200201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 1/1.38 | 8.5 |
| 100200201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 1/1.78 | 9.9 |
| 100200301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 1/1.38 | 9.1 |
| 100200301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 1/1.78 | 10.7 |
| 100200401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 1/1.38 | 10.1 |
| 100200401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 1/1.78 | 11.6 |
Electrical Properties
| Part Number | Cores & Area (Sq.mm) | Resistance (Ω/km) | Current Rating (A) | Voltage Drop (mV/A/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100200200001 | 2 x 1 | 18.1 | 13.1 / 15.5 | 44 |
| 100200201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100200201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100200301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100200301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100200401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100200401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
Cable Type – 3
FFX200 05mZOZ1-R – Cu/MGT/LS0H /OSCR/LSZH 300/500V Class 2
Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228, class 2. Primary insulation of glass mica tape and secondary LSZH insulation to BS EN 50363-5 (EI5). Includes glass fiber tape, tinned copper drain wire, aluminium screen, and LSZH sheath.
Fire Performance Tests
Complies with BS 7629-1 and BS EN 50200 (STANDARD 60) and meets 30 min survival (Annex E). Fulfills BS 5839-1, clause 26 2d.
Cable Design Parameters
| Part Number | Cores & Area (Sq.mm) | No. of Strands / Strand Dia (mm) | Overall Dia (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100300201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 8.6 |
| 100300201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 9.7 |
| 100300301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 9.4 |
| 100300301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 10.9 |
| 100300401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 10.4 |
| 100300401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 11.8 |
Electrical Properties
| Part Number | Cores & Area (Sq.mm) | Resistance (Ω/km) | Current Rating (A) | Voltage Drop (mV/A/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100300201105 | 2 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100300201205 | 2 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100300301105 | 3 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100300301205 | 3 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
| 100300401105 | 4 x 1.5 | 12.1 | 17.5 / 20.0 | 29 |
| 100300401205 | 4 x 2.5 | 7.41 | 24.0 / 27.0 | 18 |
Code Designation
Example: FFX200 05mSOZ1-R
Where:
- FFX200 = Fire Resistant Cable Series
- 05 = 300/500V
- m = Mica Tape
- S = Silicone Rubber
- O = Screened
- Z1 = LSZH Outer Sheath
- R = Class 2 Conductor

