L I N E A R H E AT

SAFE
Cables TM

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CSFM

MEA
ISO 9001

Specialty Linear Heat Detection Cables

Linear Heat Detection Cables

Standard Linear Heat Early Warning Linear Overheat

Linear Fiber Optic Linear Rate Of Change

D E T E C T I O N C A B L E S
 Nylon

Polypropylene

Guidewire

10,000 Linear Feet (3,000m) per Zone

S tandard Linear
Heat Detection SAFE
SafeCable Linear Heat Detection (LHD), is an
Linear Heat Detection
advanced Digital Linear Heat Detection Cable that
uses advanced polymers and a newly developed Detection
alloy to provide detection and durability like no other Temperatures:
LHD cable. SafeCable may also be used on ANY 155°F (68°C)
new or existing addressable or conventional panel 172°F (78°C)
making it the cost effective solution.
190°F (88°C)
At the core of SafeCable is a twisted pair of 220°F (105°C)
extremely low resistance, tri-metallic conductors, 365°F (178°C)
sheathed in new advanced thermal polymers. These
polymers are chemically engineered to break down
at specific fixed temperatures allowing the twisted
conductors to make contact and initiate an alarm.
U®L UL
C ® US
The polymer used for the protective outer coating of
SafeCable is chemical resistant and provides UV
protection. This allows for SafeCable to be used in FM
an extremely wide variety of indoor and outdoor
installations and hazards.

An optional distance locating module is available

which can identify and display the exact location of MEA
the overheating condition in feet or meters. You may
also use addressable modules to allow the control CSFM
panel to pin-point and identify the location at a cost
far less than distance locating.
Registered ISO 9001

Distance Locating
Distance Locating is available for SafeCable and allows
you to locate where the fire or overheating condition is Distance Locator
Locator

occurring anywhere along its entire length. The SAFE

distance is displayed in both feet and meters. Select Set Zone

Model: APDL-Z1

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 Longer Runs

Less Resistance

Lower Cost

Only .05 ohms/ft Resistance per Twisted Pair

S PACING AND TEMPERATURE

SafeCable is listed for spacing up to 35 ft. (10.7m) between parallel runs, half the listed spacing from sidewalls, and .7
times the listed spacing from corners per NFPA 72. For installations above 30 ft. (9.1m) use one half the listed spacing.

Listed Spacing
Temperature Rating
155°F (68°C)
UL, C-UL-US
35’ (10.7m)
FM
30’ (9.1m)
SAFE
172°F (78°C) 35’ (10.7m) 30’ (9.1m)
Area Spacing
190°F (88°C) 35’ (10.7m) 30’ (9.1m)
.7x 17’6” (5.3m)
220°F (105°C) 35’ (10.7m) 25’ (7.6m)
365°F (105°C) 35’ (10.7m) 25’ (7.6m)
*Half the listed spacing is used for ceiling heights above 30’ (9.1m)
35’ (10.7m)

F EATURES AND BENEFITS

Compatible with ANY New or Existing Nylon Outer Jacket (Optional) - Provides Greater UV
Addressable or Conventional Panel Protection for Outdoor Use and Harsh Industrial
Environments than Standard PVC
Up to 10,000 Linear Feet (3,000m) of SafeCable
May Be Used per Zone Polypropylene Outer Jacket (Optional) - Provides
Greater Protection for Chemically Harsh and
Multiple Alarm Temperatures May Be Combined
Caustic Environments than Standard PVC
on the Same Zone
Can Detect Heat Anywhere Along its Entire Length Guidewire (Optional) - 12 AWG Stainless Steel
Support Wire Attached to any Temperature
RF Tested Up to 10,000 ft. (3,000m) SafeCable Used for Long Spans
Lower Material and Installation Cost Distance Locating (Optional) - May be Used with
Any Temperature SafeCable

SafeCable Options
SafeCable is available with several outer covering options for hazard specific
installations. These options are available on all temperatures of SafeCable
W
NE NXT - Our new NXT outer jacket is designed specifically for harsh and
outdoor environments. It also offers UV protection and extra durability.

Polypropylene - For chemically harsh and caustic environments.

Guidewire - For spanning distances up to 250 ft. (76m) with supports every 15 ft.
(4.6m).

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 Any Panel

Addressable

Conventional

System Components

S tandard Linear
Heat Detection The Technology
Behind Standard LHD
LHD: Linear Heat Detection, as illustrated below, is
easy to design, install, operate, and maintain. A typical SafeCable Linear Heat Detection (LHD), uses
system begins with any approved conventional or advanced polymers and a newly developed alloy to
addressable fire alarm panel. A Distance Locating provide exceptional detection, durability, and
design flexibility. At the core of SafeCable is a
Module may be added to identify where the overheating
twisted pair of extremely low resistance, tri-metallic
condition is occurring. Leader wires are then run in conductors which are sheathed in new advanced
conduit from either the panel, an addressable module, thermal polymers. These polymers are chemically
or the distance locating module, to the beginning of the engineered to break down at specific fixed
zone. Conventional panels must run each zone temperatures allowing the twisted conductors to
make contact and initiate an alarm.
independently. A NEMA 4 Junction Box houses a Screw
Terminal which connects the leader wires to the
Tri-Metallic Core:
SafeCable. The SafeCable then exits the Junction Box • Steel - Provides Tensile Strength
through a moisture proof Strain Relief Connector which • Copper - Increases Conductivity
• Tin - Resists Corrosion
seals the box to prevent corrosion. Approved mounting
hardware is then used at 3ft. (1m) intervals to support Thermal Reactant Sheathing:
• Advanced Polymers Provide
the detection cable without restricting any movement Temperature Specific Activation
needed for contraction.
PVC Outer Covering:
Several styles of mounting accessories are available • Chemical Resistant
• UV Resistant
which are designed to accommodate different types of • Approved for Outdoor Use
hazards. At the end of each zone, the SafeCable is
terminated in an ELR-Box using the end of line resistor Wire:
• Only 1/8” (3.2mm) Diameter
supplied by the panel manufacturer or looped back • Flexible for Easy Installation
• Continuous Cable Lengths up to
when using a 4 Wire (Class “A”) configuration. 3,000 ft. (915m)

Typical SafeCable LHD System:

3’ (1m) Mounting
Optional Distance Strain Relief 15’ (4.6m) when using Guidewire Strain Relief
Locating Module Connector Connector
Displays Distance in
Both Feet and Meters

ELR-Box
Screw Terminal End of Line
Resistor
Distance Locator
Locator
SAFE
Junction Box
Select Set Zone

Model: APDL-Z1
Heat generated by a fire causes thermal
sensitive polymers to break down which
Leader Wires allows the internal conductors to make
Min. 18 AWG contact signaling an alarm
To Fire Alarm
Control Panel Max. 8,000’ (2.4km)
Note: May also be used in a 4 Wire (Class “A”) configuration.
or Module

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 Any Panel

Addressable

Conventional

System Components

SAFE
Lowest Cost

Up to 10,000 Linear Feet Per Zone

Use with ANY UL Listed Panel

Multiple Alarm Temps on a Single Zone

Total Zone Replacement Unnecessary

After Alarm

Approved for Up To 35’ Spacing

Lower Resistance Than Any Other LHD

Custom Spools Available

Temperature Rating UL, C-UL-US FM

155°F (68°C) 35’ (10.7m) 30’ (9.1m)
172°F (78°C) 35’ (10.7m) 30’ (9.1m)
190°F (88°C) 35’ (10.7m) 30’ (9.1m)
220°F (105°C) 35’ (10.7m) 25’ (7.6m)
365°F (105°C) 35’ (10.7m) See Note 1

Note 1: FM Approved for Special Application Use Only

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