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FIREFLEX
Fire Resistant
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Fire Resistant Coaxial Cables

Fire resistant RG59 B/U Coaxial cables......................................................................................................25
Fire resistant RG6 A/U Coaxial cables........................................................................................................28
Fire resistant RG6 QUAD Coaxial cables......................................................................................................31
Fire Resistant RG11 A/U Coaxial Cables.......................................................................................................34
Fire Resistant Cables
In all fire disasters, fire smoke, heat and toxic fumes are the main obstacles to safe evacuation of a
building or area. A major contribution towards overcoming these hazards is the use of fire resistant
and non-halogenated cables.
Caledonian fire resistant cables, branded under Fireflex, provide the following features:
Fire resistance
Long-term circuit integrity in a fire
minimum smoke emission
Flame retardance
Reduced fire propagation
Zero halogen
Fireflex cables are mainly used in the wiring of:
Fire resistant safety circuits
Public address and emergency voice communication systems in high-rise building
Control and instrumentation services in industrial, commercial and residential complexes
High-temperature installation conditions

CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Fireflex cables have been developed to maintain circuit integrity in a fire and to ensure maximum
safe evacuation of personnel with no detrimental effects like toxic gases or smoke.
Fireflex cables are constructed in the following typical design:
Solid/stranded annealed copper conductor
Glass mica tape/silicone rubber as flame barrier
Xlpe/silicone rubber as insulation
LsZh/flame retardant pvc as sheath
Fireflex cables are offered in either single core, multicore or multi-pair constructions.
The insulation material can be elastomeric(EPR, SR), thermosetting (XLPE, LSZH) or
thermoplastic (EVA, PVC) to meet different stringent environment requirement. The
cables may be armoured or braided, with or without metallic screen, depending on
different applications. Caledonian can provide PE, PU, PVC, SHF1, SHF2 or LSZH
materials as outer sheath for different applications.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD COMPLIANCE

The fire resistant cables manufactured by caledonian comply with either one or combination of the
following standards.

What is Fire Resistance

In a fire, the electrical systems must be able to keep functioning for a suitable length of time. This is
particularly important for safety equipments used in emergency ventilation, emergency lighting, and
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alarm systems, together with the power supply to transport facilities and elevators.
Fire resistance means that the cable or the cable system where the cable is installed is capable to
continue to operate even in case of fire for a specific period of time from 30 to 180 minutes.

Circuit integrity (Insulation integrity) refers to tests for the cables only. This is denoted by FE180
in some European countries such as Germany and Belgium. Functional integrity refers to tests on
cables and systems (ladders, cable tray, clamps etc). It is denoted by E30, E60, E90 indicating the
cable resistance for 30, 60 and 90 minutes according to a specific test and different installation
systems.

The functional integrity and the circuit integrity are not related in any way as regards their content.
The former is a system test and the circuit (insulation) integrity is an individual cable test. The
integrated system test for functional integrity is regarded as a technical benchmark in the cable
industry.

DESIGN STANDARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIFFERENT STANDARDS

BS 7629-1:2008 – Electric cables. Specification for 300/500V fire resistant screened cables having
low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multicore and multipair cables.

This standard apply to cables with thermosetting insulation of rated voltage 300/500V which conform
to the performance requirements for cables required to maintain limited circuit integrity under those
fire conditions of BS 6387 specified as B, W and X. Those cables are intended for use in fire alarm
and emergency lighting applications.

The cables are suitable for operation at a maximum sustained conductor temperature of 70°C
although the insulation is suitable for operation at higher temperatures. Use at a temperature not
exceeding 90°C is allowed for terminations within an enclosure providing the cable conductor
temperature outside the enclosure does not exceed 70°C.

The standards apply to cables with a rated voltage of 300/500V, and

-two, three and four-core circular cables with uninsulated circuit protective conductor
-7,12 or 19 core with an uninsulated drain wire
-1,2,5,10,20 pairs having a collective metallic layer and drain wire.

They contain a metallic layer which provides electrostatic screening.

BS 7846:2009 – Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire resistant cables of rated
voltage 600/1000V, having low emission to smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

Some circuits requiring an equivalent level of fire resistance need to be designed for larger cables
than are found in BS 7629-1. Such circuits may be for the main emergency supply, fire fighting lifts,
sprinkler system and water pumps, smoke extraction fans, fire shutters or smoke dampers. These
larger cables are standardized in BS 7846 which covers the size range and LSZH performance
under BS 6724. Through the use of mica tape to supplement the insulation, the cables can pass BS
6387 CWZ and additionally the ‘standard’ or ‘enhanced’ grade as specified in BS 5839-1.

The cables are intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar

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applications, where maintenance of power supply during a fire is essential and where the evolution
of smoke and corrosive gases must be kept to a minimum.

The circuit integrity performance under fire conditions is assessed on the basis of various tests
where resistance to fire, resistance to fire with water, and resistance to fire with mechanical shock
are assessed separately or in combination. The cables are designated by the following categories:

Category F1- resistance to fire alone

Category F2- resistance to fire, resistance to fire with water, resistance to fire with mechanical shock,
assessed separately.
Category F3- resistance to fire with mechanical shock and water assessed in combination.
The cables are wire armoured and
-two, three, four and five-core stranded copper conductor
-multicore auxiliary stranded copper conductor.

BS EN 60702 – Mineral insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 750V.

BS EN 60702-1:2002 applies to mineral insulated general wiring cables with copper or copper alloy
sheath and copper conductors and with rated voltage of 500V (light duty grade) and 750V(heavy
duty grade). Provision is made for a corrosion resistant extruded outer covering over the copper
sheath, when required. The standard sets out requirements for the optional outer covering, which
includes requirements for halogen free covering and the thickness of the covering. The standard
includes routine tests including a spark test on the outer covering. Sample tests includes such as
flame retardance, emission of acidic and corrosive gases and smoke emission. Type tests such as
fire resistance are included.

Mineral insulated cables are extremely resistant but rigid and a particular care has to be paid during
installation to prevent moisture absorption by the mineral oxide.

500V grade cable includes the following conductor sizes:

- single and twin conductor cables up to 4mmsq csa
- three, four and seven conductor cables up to
2.5mmsq csa

750V grade cable provides for:

- single conductor cables up to 400mmsq csa
- two, three and four conductor cables up to 25mmsq csa
- seven conductor cables up to 4mmsq csa
- twelve conductor cables up to 2.5mmsq csa
- nineteen conductor cables up to 1.5mmsq csa

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The fire related properties by the cable standards are summarised in the following table:
Cable Standard and type Fire related properties
BS EN 50265-2-1 Tests on electric cables under fire
conditions - single core cable.
Thermosetting BS EN 50268-2 Measurement of smoke density of
insulated electric cables burning under defined
cables with limited conditions.
BS 7629 circuit BS 6387 Cat B, W & X Fire burning under defined conditions.
integrity when Performance requirements for cables
affected by fire required to maintain integrity under fire
conditions.
BS EN 50267-2-1 Gases evolved during combustion of
electric cables.
BS EN 50265-2-1 Tests on electric cables under fire
conditions - single core cable.
600/1000 V
BS EN 50266-2-4 Tests on electric cables under fire
armoured
conditions - bunched cables.
electric cables
BS EN 50268-2 Measurement of smoke density of
having low
electric cables burning under defined
BS 7846 emissions of
conditions.
smoke and
BS EN 50267-2-1 Gases evolved during combustion of
corrosive gases
electric cables.
when affected by
BS 7846 Cat F1, F2 or F3 Performance requirements for cables
fire
required to maintain integrity under fire
conditions.
BS EN 50265-2-1 Tests on electric cables under fire
conditions - single core cable.
BS EN 50268-2 (for zero- Measurement of smoke density of
Mineral insulated halogen coverings) electric cables burning under defined
BS EN cables with a conditions.
60702 rated voltage not BS EN 50267-2-1(for Gases evolved during combustion of
exceeding 750V zero-halogen coverings) electric cables.
BS 6387 Cat C, W &Z Performance requirements for cables
required to maintain integrity under fire
conditions.

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CODE OF PRACTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIFFERENT STANDARDS

BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 (Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for
system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance).

This standard provides recommendations for the planning,

design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire
detection and fire alarm systems in and around building,
other than dwellings. It recommends the use of fire resisting
cables for mains power supply circuit and all critical signal
path in such systems. It does not recommend whether or not
a fire alarm system should be installed in any given premises.
Cables are described in clause 26. This standard introduces
two different levels of resistance of cables during a fire(
standard and enhanced grade ).

BS 5839-6:2004 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for

buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation and
maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in dwellings.

This code of practice covers every type of fire detection ‘system’, from a simple self-contained
battery smoke alarm right through to major hard wired 24V systems.

BS 5839-6 also covers almost every conceivable type of premises, including:

Bungalows
Multi-storey houses
Individual flats
Individual maisonettes
Mobile homes
Individual sheltered accommodation
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
NHS housing in the community

BS 5839-6 is primarily concerned with saving lives and reducing injuries. BS 5839-6 grades fire
detection systems from Grade F up to Grade A. Generally speaking, the greater the fire risk and the
more demanding the application, the more comprehensive the system needs to be.

BS 5839-8:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems

for buildings. Code of practice for the design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm systems.

Many people believe they can simply use their PA system

to provide a voice message in the event of an emergency
like a fire. Unfortunately PA systems, whilst very good
for providing music and messages, are not guaranteed
to work when there is an emergency. This is where
the British Standard BS 5839 - 8:1998 on Voice Alarm
comes into use, as it clearly defines the requirements of

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a true VA system. A true VA system is a highly secure public address system which has the following
features;

-All internal and external circuits are monitored for faults

-A minimum battery back up of 24 hours standby and 30 minutes alarm.
-A monitored secure link to a fire alarm panel
-A number of pre-recorded emergency messages
-Incorporates an emergency ‘firemans’ microphone

BS 5839-9:2011 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for the design,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems.

An emergency voice communication systems(EVCS) is a fixed, secure, bi-directional, full duplex

voice communication system to assist fire fighters in an emergency in high rise buildings or large
sites where radio communication may not work, and covers the operation of both fire telephones
and disabled refuge systems. Where both systems are fitted to a building, Bs5839-9 specifies these
should be a single system.

BS 5266-1:2005 - Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises.

The purpose of emergency lighting, anti-panic lighting and standby lighting is to ensure that the main
fire exit routes from a building or open and high risk areas are sufficiently lit in the case of a mains
failure, in order to allow persons to safely evacuate the areas or premises. Manual fire alarm points,
first aid points, fire fighting and safety equipment should also be clearly lit, so that it can be clearly
identified.

Cables installed for these systems have to withstand to fire for at least 60 minutes according to BS
EN 50200.

BS 8519:2010- Selection and installation of fire resistant power and control cable systems for life
safety and fire fighting applications. Code of practice.

BS 8519 was introduced specifically to apply only to large and

complex buildings and has been widely welcomed within the
industry. The new standard offers guidance for the selection
of fire resistant power and control cables in life safety and
firefighting systems such as smoke barriers, sprinkler systems,
fire fighting and evacuation lift supplies. Consequently, BS 8519
should increase the protection of emergency and fire personnel,
as well as evacuees who may be inside a large or complex
building when fire breaks out.

Circuit (INSULATION) Integrity In Accordance With Different Standards

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with IEC 60331
IEC 60331 specifies tests for electric cable for circuit integrity under fire conditions. It is divided in
following parts that describe the test modes, the conditions, and the equipment to use. The test
was originally carried out only in fire alone for a period of 180 minutes at a temperature of 750°C.

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To better simulate the real fire conditions, with mechanical stresses due to the fall of materials and
with the presence of water, the testing conditions have been modified by changing the duration,
increasing the temperature of the flame and by adding mechanical stresses and water spray.

IEC 60331-1 ed 1.0 (2009-05)- Part 1: Test method for fire with shock at a temperature of at least
830°C for cables of rated voltage up to and including 0.6/1KV and with an overall diameter exceeding
20mm.
IEC 60331-2 ed 1.0 (2009-05)- Part 2: Test method for fire with
shock at a temperature of at least 830°C for cables of rated
voltage up to and including 0.6/1KV and with an overall diameter
not exceeding 20mm.

IEC 60331-3 ed 1.0 (2009-05)- Part 3: Test method for fire with
shock at a temperature of at least 830°C for cables of rated
voltage up to and including 0.6/1KV tested in a metal enclosure.

IEC 60331-11 ed1.01 Consol. with am1 (2009-07) – Part 11: Apparatus – Fire alone at a flame
temperature of at least 750°C.

IEC 60331-12 ed1.01 Consol. with am1 (2009-07) – Part 12: Apparatus – Fire with shock at a flame
temperature of at least 830°C.

IEC 60331-21 ed1.0 (1999-04) – Part 21: Procedures and requirements – Cables of rated voltage up
to and including 0.6/1KV.

IEC 60331-23 ed1.0 (1999-04) – Part 23: Procedures and requirements – Electric Data Cables.

IEC 60331-25 ed1.0 (1999-04) – Part 25: Procedures and requirements – Optic Fiber Cables.

IEC 60331-31 ed1.0 (1999-04) – Part 31: Tests for electric cables for fire conditions and shock-
Circuit integrity. Procedures and requirements for fire with shock – Cables of rated voltage up to and
including 0.6/1KV.

IEC 60331-21/60331-23 A sample of the cable length of 1200mm sustained by two metal rings
is mounted horizontally in a special ventilated cabin. During the test, to the wire cores of cable
a voltage of the nominal value is applied (for telecommunication cables equal to 110 V), thereby
creating a closed electric circuit. The sample is subjected to an action of linear gas burner with a
length of 500mm and the flame temperature equal to 750°C till 800°C. The time of the fire is 180
minutes. Result of the test is considered positive if at that time will not be considered a short circuit in
the circuit being researched.

IEC 60331-25 details a method to assess the circuit integrity of optical fiber cables. The standard
specifies a ribbon burner and the recommended flame temperature is 750°C. The optical power
meter is zeroed and the changes in attenuation during the 180 minutes burner application period are
monitored. The maximum change in attenuation (a change from zero) is recorded during the burner
application period. In the 15 minutes period after the flame application, a maximum attenuation is
also recorded. Result of the test is considered positive if at that time will not be considered a short

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circuit in the circuit being tested.

IEC 60331-31 applies to the cables with a diameter greater than 20mm, and introduces the
standards and procedures for testing of cables exposed to fire and mechanical shock (equipment
according to 60331-12). The test sample provides cable fragment length at least 1500mm. Bent wire
on the U-shaped with a radius equal to the smallest permissible by the manufacturer, is mounted
on a metal assay ladder. During the study, through all the cable wires is passed current with rated
voltage and these cables are subjected to fire during 120min, where fire source is a gas burner set in
conformity with standards, as well the mechanical shock of the 5 minutes interval. Result of the test
is considered positive if at that time will not be considered a short circuit in the circuit being tested.

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with BS 6387:1994

BS 6387:1994 specifies the requrements for cables
required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions.
This is the first standard to include also mechanical
stress and water stress in the fire resistance test of
electric cables. BS 6387 standard is still used in many
countries. Being different from EN 50200, Its limits is to
require three different tests on three different cable
samples.

The fire resistant cables are categorized by a letter

symbol (e.g. A) or series of symbols (e.g. CWZ) according
to the requirements for fire resistance characteristics which they meet, the test temperature selected
and the duration of the test for resistance to fire alone in according to BS 6387 as below:

The test provides the basis for the following categories:

Test Category
( 1 ) Resistance to fire alone
650°C for 3 hours A
750°C for 3 hours B
950°C for 3 hours C
950°C for 20 minutes (short duration) S
( 2 ) Resistance to fire with water
Exposed to fire @ 650°C for 15 mins then exposed to fire @ 650°C with water W
for another 15 mins.
( 3 ) Resistance to fire with mechanical shock
Exposed to fire @ 650°C for 15 mins then exposed to fire @ 650°C with X
mechanical shock for 15 mins.

Exposed to fire @ 750°C for 15 mins then exposed to fire @ 750°C with Y
mechanical shock for 15 mins.

Exposed to fire @ 950°C for 15 mins then exposed to fire @ 950°C with Z
mechanical shock for 15 mins

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The most common test comprises the three categories C, W and Z.

–Category C is a fire resistance test in which the cable is exposed to a fire at a temperature of
950°C with a duration of 3 hours. under realistic conditions.
– Category W is a fire and water resistance test in which the cable is exposed to a fire at a
temperature of 650°C and then for another 15 minutes to fire with water that is poured over the area
around the cable. This simulates effect of water from a sprinkler that is activated during the fire.
-Category Z is a fire and mechanical stroke test in which the cable is installed in a defined manner
on a vertical wall with three cable clips and subject to heat from a gas burner; mechanical shock is
simulated by striking the cable with a hammer. The cable is exposed to a fire at a temperature of
950°C and then for another 15 minutes to fire with mechanical shock at a frequency of 2 strikes per
minute.

During testing in all three categories, the cable is connected to a 400V three-phase power supply
protected with a 3 A fuse on each phase. The test is regarded as successful if none of the fuses blow
during the test period.

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with EN 50200:2006

EN 50200:2006 defines method of test for resistance to fire of
unprotected small cables (up to 20mm) for use in emergency circuits.
In the adapted chamber is mounted a cable sample with a length of
1200mm, to which wire cores during the test a nominal value voltage
is applied, creating thereby a closed circuit. During the test the cable
is subjected to actions of the fire at conventional temperature 842°C
and mechanical stroke for a specified period of time. The measured
time of proper functioning of the cable corresponds to the so-called
cable fire resistance class PH, which is also mentioned in the standard
PN-B-02851-1 - Fire resistance tests of elements of buildings (Test method for thin wires with an
outside diameter not greater than 20mm).

The test duration is expressed in minutes and is recorded in the following classification:
Test Cattegory
Flame exposure for 15 minutes PH 15
Flame exposure for 30 minutes PH 30
Flame exposure for 60 minutes PH 60
Flame exposure for 90 minutes PH 90
Flame exposure for 120 minutes PH 120

EN 50200 annex E also foresees the water stress (fire, mechanical shock & water spray), as
previously provided by BS 8434-1 standard. EN 50200 is similar to IEC 60331-2. Being different
from BS 6387, EN 50200 test the same samples simultaneously stressed by the flame action, by the
mechanical shock and by water spray.

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with EN 50362:2003

EN 50362:2003 / BS EN 50362:2003 / DIN EN 50362:2003 / CEI EN 50362:2003 (CEI 20-36/5-0)
defines method of test for resistance to fire of larger unprotected power and control cables for use
in emergency circuits. This standard provides the same tests foreseen by IEC 60331-31 standards.
(Flame Temperature of 830°C).

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Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with BS 5839-1:2002

The new edition of BS 5839-1:2002 (Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of
practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance) describes two level of fire
performance for fire rated cabling for fire alarm system: Standard Grade and Enhanced Grade. In
order to confirm the compliance of the cable to both categories, BS 5839-1 refers to EN 50200 and
BS 8434-2003 Part 1 & 2. ( Method of tests for the assessmeent of fire integrity of electricity cables).
These tests are carried out to verify the circuit integrity of small cables exposed to flame, mechanical
shock and water in accordance with the new fire alarm code of practice.

Standard Grade clause 26.2d

Maintenance of circuit integrity:
BS 8434-1:2003 at 830°C for 30 minutes,
15 minutes with fire and mechanical shock plus
15 minutes with fire, mechanical shock and water.
BS EN 50200 PH30
30 minutes at 830°C with fire and mechanical shock

Enhanced Standard Grade clause 26.2e

Maintenance of circuit integrity:
BS 8434-2:2003 at 930°C for 120 minutes,
60 minutes with fire and mechanical shock plus
60 minutes with fire, mechanical shock and water.
BS EN 50200 PH120 (improved)
120 minutes at 830°C with fire and mechanical shock

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with BS 8434-1:2003 & BS 8434-2:2003 + A2:2009

BS 8434- Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables Part1: Test for
unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits - BS EN 50200 with the addition of water
spray. Part 2: Test for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits- BS EN 50200 with a
930°C flame and with water spray.

BS 8434-1:2003 defines test which is equivalent to BS EN 50200 with a 830°C flame and water
spray. The cable is stressed by the flame at 830°C with mechanical shocks for 15 minutes and
further 15 minutes with the addition of water spray. BS 8434-2:2003 defines test which is equivalent
to BS EN 50200 with a 930°C flame and water spray. The cable is stressed by the flame at 930°C
with mechanical shocks for 60 minutes and further 60 minutes with the addition of water spray. The
tests for BS 8434-2 have not been covered in the BS EN 50200 standard yet and are still in force.

Circuit (insulation) Integrity in accordance with BS 8491:2008

BS8491:2008 Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter power cables for use as
components for smoke and heat control systems and certain other active fire safety systems. This
standard is related to cables included in BS 7346-6 and certain other active fire safety systems. It
is applicable to cables of rated voltage not exceeding 600/1000V and overall diameter greater than
20mm. The test method in BS 8491-2008 includes subjecting the cable under test to radiation via
direct impingement corresponding to a constant temperature attack of 842°C, to direct mechanical
impacts corresponding to a force of approximately 10N and to direct application of a water jet
simulating a water fire fighting jet. The test method given in this standard includes three different test
durations to allow testing of cables intended for different applications.

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Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with DIN VDE 0472-814

DIN VDE 0472-814:1991 - Testing of cables. wires and flexible cords; continuance of insulation effect
under fire conditions.

A test fire is applied horizontally from a distance of 60cm to a single suspended cable during a
specified time. The test is passed when there was continuous circuit integrity and no extremely
increased attenuation values during and after the test respectively. For instance FE 90 cables can
endure at least 90 minutes, „FE“ stands for flame exposure. The fire test with circuit integrity shows
how many minutes a mechanically unstressed connection at a flame exposure of minimum 750°C
keeps minimum insulation efficiency (circuit integrity) in a dry environment.
Similar standard is IEC 60331 (FE) and BS 6387 Cat C. This is a fire test for insulation integrity
without any mechanical and water stress.

Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3)

NB N C 32 004 – Fire Resistance of electric cables. Classification and test method.
The cable is stressed by the flame at 900°C with mechanical shocks every 30 seconds for a duration
of 3 hours. The cable is deemed to pass the test if the current leakage does not exceed 1 amp per
conductor. The test must be passed by 4 successive samples.

Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with SS299-1

SS299-1 Fire resistant cables - Performance requirements for cables required to maintain circuit
integrity under fire conditions.

Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with CEI 20-36/2-1

CEI 20-36/2-1 Tests for electric cables under fire conditions-Circuit integrity - Part 21: Procedures
and requirements- Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0.6/1KV.
This is equivalent to IEC 60331-21.

Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with CEI 20-36/4-0

CEI 20-36/4-0 Method of test for fire resistance of small cables unprotected for use in emergency
circuits. This is equivalent to CEI EN 50200.

Circuit (insulation) integrity in accordance with NF C32-070-2.3(CR1)

The cable is installed in a stainless steel conduit and heated to 920°C ± 20°C according to a
specified time curve. A voltage of 500 V AC or 1,000 V AC respectively is applied to the cable. To
simulate mechanical shock, a small hammer strikes the pipe at a frequency of 2 strikes / min.

SYSTEM CIRCUIT (FUNCTIONAL) INTEGRITY IN ACCORDANCE

with DIFFERENT STANDARDS

System circuit (functional) integrity in accordance with DIN

4102-12
Maintaining the function of electrical cable during the fire, defined
as the concept of cable system is characterized by the German DIN
4102, part 12. DIN 4101-12 is a testing for functional integrity of
entire electrical cable systems together with fastener components
and shall be considered as the most rigorous, but on the other hand,
as most closely simulating the real fire conditions,

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DIN 4102-12 defines the requirements and testing method for fire resistance of electric cable system
required to maintain circuit integrity. The standard defines testing for the functionality of so-called
cable set, which consists of a group set of power cables, telecommunications, data cables etc. to be
fixed to the support structure consisting of channels, ladders, cable tray ,items to hang, handles, etc.
Cables attached to this structure are powered by their work voltage. Functional integrity will be tested
for short-circuit of insulation or discontinuity of any wire core.

DIN 4102-12 is a realistic fire-chamber testing with minimum dimensions 2 x 3 x 2.5 m. (width/length/
height). A complete cable installation is tested under realistic conditions. The effects of thermal
expansion and mechanical load during a fire are taken into account. The temperature must follow the
standard fire curve (ETK): At E 90, the system is tested for 90 minutes, with a flame temperatures
reaching up to 1000°C during the test. The cable is installed in a furnace and mounted with cable
trays and cable clips with guides. A voltage of 400 V AC is applied to the cable (or 110 V AC for
telecommunications cables)
There are three categories of function maintenance as follows:
E30 - cable system function maintenance in case of fire for 30 minutes
E60 - cable system function maintenance in case of fire for 60 minutes
E90 - cable system function maintenance in case of fire for 90 minutes
The numbers in each case designate the period of time for which the integrity of the power circuit
must be maintained.

It is worth noting that duration of the cable operation under test is determined not only by design
and selection of used cable materials, but also and often primarily, the construction and selection
of supporting structure materials, which is subject to deformation in high temperatures, and these
deformations in turn tighten the cables attached to the structure.

System circuit (functional) integrity in accordance with NBN 713 020

The test specifies fire performance of building materials and products. The cables are installed in 3
x 3 testing room They are installed on cable trays and undergo the flame action up to 1000°C. The
cables are then classified according to the maximum time for resistance to fire (denoted by Rf1, Rf 1
1/2, Rf2 in which the number represents the time duration).
FLAME RETARDANCE IN ACCORDANCE with DIFFERENT STANDARDS
The following standards specify a method for flame propagation test for single core cables. The
single cable sample undergoes the flame action of a bunsen burner. The test only lasts few minutes.

The IEC 60332-1 standards are taken over as EN standards and transferred to national standards
Example: IEC 60332-1 becomes EN 60332-1 and introduced in Germany as DIN EN 60332-1.

Flame Retardance in accordance with EN 60332:2004

EN 60332:2004 Tests on electrical and optical cables under fire conditions. The standard applies
to single insulated wires (cables) and requires a vertical flame test with a maximum flame climb of
450mm. The test lasts between 1 and 8 minutes, depending on the cable diameter.

EN 60332-1-1:2004 / BS EN 60332-1-1:2004 / IEC 60332-1-1:2004 / DIN EN 60332-1-1:2004 / VDE

0482-1-1:2005-06 Test on electrical and optical cables under fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame
propagation fo a single insulated wire or cables.

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EN 60332-1-2:2004 / BS EN 60332-1-2:2004 / IEC 60332-1-2:2004 / DIN EN 60332-1-2:2004 / VDE

0482-1-2:2005-06 / CEI 60332-1-2( CEI 20-35/1-2 ) Tests on electrical and optical fiber cables under
fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure
for 1kW premixed flame.

This standard specifies a method of test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable. Part 1-1 specifies the test apparatus and Part 1-2 specifies the test
procedure.

The cable sample is deemed to pass the test if the distance between the lower edge of the top
support and the onset of charring is greater than 50mm. In addition, a failure shall be recorded if
burning extends downward to a point greater than 540mm from the lower edge of the top support.

EN 60332-1-2:2004 specifies the use of 1kW premix flame and is for general use, except that the
procedure may not be suitable for the testing of small insulated conductors or cables of less than
0.5mm sq cross section because the conductor melts before the test is completed, or for the testing
of small optic fiber cables because the fiber will be broken before the test is completed. In this case,
the procedure given by EN 60332-2-1/2 is recommended.

EN 60332-2-1:2004 / BS EN 60332-2-1:2004 / IEC 60332-2-1:2004 / DIN EN 60332-2-1:2004 / VDE

0482-2-1:2005-06 Tests on electrical and optical cables under fire conditions. Test for a vertical flame
propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable.

EN 60332-2-2:2004 / BS EN 60332-2-2:2004 / IEC60332-2-2:2004 / DIN EN 60332-2-2:2004 / VDE

0482-2-2:2005-06 / CEI 60332-2-2 (CEI 20-35/2-2) Test on electric and optical fiber cables under fire
conditions. Tests for vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable. Procedure
for diffusion flame.
This test applies to small dimensions cables.

This standard specifies a method of test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable. Part 2-1 specifies the test apparatus and Part 2-2 specifies the test
procedure.

Flame retardance in accordance with NF C32-070-2.1(C2)

NF C32-070:2001 Insulated conductors and cables for installation - Classification tests on conductors
and cables with regard to fire behavior.
NF C32-070 2.1 Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

The NF F 32070 2.1 (Category C2) and IEC 60332-1-2 are very similar. The sole difference is the
time during which the flame is applied.

Flame retardance in accordance with EN 50265-1:1999 (replaced by EN 60332)

EN 50265-1:1999 / BS EN 50265-1:1999 / DIN EN 50265-1:1999 / VDE 0482-265-1:1999-04–
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to a vertical flame
propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Apparatus (Replaced by EN 60332-1-1:2004
and EN 60332-2-1:2004).
EN 50265-2-1:1999 / BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 / DIN EN 50265-2-1:1999 / VDE 0482-265-2-1:1999-04
– Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to a vertical flame

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propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Part 2-1: Procedure

1kW pre-mixed flame (Replaced by EN 60332-1-2:2004).

EN 50265-2-2:1999 / BS EN 50265-2-2:1999 / DIN EN 50265-2-2:1999

/ VDE 0482-265-2-2:1999-04 – Common test methods for cables under
fire conditions. Test for resistance to a vertical flame propagation for a
single insulated conductor or cable. Part 2-2: Procedure Diffusion flame
(Replaced by EN 60332-2-2:2004).

Flame Retardance in accordance with BS 4066 Part 1 & 2 (replaced

by EN 60332)
BS 4066-2:1980 (superseded) – Tests on electic cables under fire conditions. Method of test on a
single vertical insulated wire or cable.

This standard is no longer in force and is replaced by BS EN 50265-2-1 which was also superseded
by BS EN 60332-1:2009.

Flame retardance in accordance with NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1)

NBN C 32-004 specifies a method of test for measuring the vertical flame propagation characteristics
of a single wire or cable. The cable specimen is deemed to have passed the test and categorized
as F1 if after burning has ceased, the charred or affected portion does not reach within 50mm of the
lower edge of the top clamp which is equivalent to 425mm above the point of flame application.

Flame retardance in accordance with IEEE 383

In the IEEE 383 test, cables are supported by a one foot wide vertical rack eight feet high. The
cables are positioned in the centre six inches of the rack, spaced one-half diameter apart. The rack
is centered in an eight foot enclosure. A ten inch ribbon burner ignites the cable with a 21 kW (70000
BTU). The burner is positioned 2 feet above the floor and 9 to 12 inches of cables are exposed to
direct flames for 20 minutes. Cables on which flame extends above the top of the 8 foot rack fail the
test.

Reduced Fire Propagation In Accordance With Different Standards

These standards specify a method for fire propagation test for

vertically mounted bunched cables. These tests simulate the
chimney effect in vertical installation of bunch of cables. A certain
number of cable sections with a length of 3.5 m is fastened to a
vertical ladder in an adapted chamber. The amount of combustible
materials for cables and duration of flame application depends on
the category the cable has to meet.

Resistance of the wires bundle arranged vertically to the spread of

the flame should be such that after a certain time and stopping the
source of ignition, flame is extinguished by itself and the length of
charred fragments will not exceed 2.5 m in height measured above
the lower edge of the burner.

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Reduced Fire Propagation in accordance with IEC 60332-3

This test is the most common one to verify the behaviour of a cables for the fire propagation. The
cables are installed on a bunch of vertical ladder inside a metal cabinet and undergo the action of a
ribbon flame at 750°C.The standard is subdivided in several parts that differ one from the other for
the quantity of cable to be installed, the installation mode and the flame application time.

EN 60332-3-10:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-10:2009 / IEC 60332-3-10 ed1.1 / DIN EN 60332-3-10:2009

/ VDE 0482-332-3-10:2010-08 – Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on
electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-10: Test for vertical flame spread of
vertically mounted bunched wires or cables.

EN 60332-3-21:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-21:2009 / IEC 60332-3-21 ed1.1 / DIN EN 60332-3-21 / VDE

0482-332-3-21:2010-08 / CEI EN 60332-3-21:2009 (CEI 20-22/3-1)– Procedures. Tests on electric
and optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-21: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-
mounted bunched wires or cables - Category A . F/R
-Installation In one layer (front).
-Installation In two layers (front and rear)
-The quantity of the Installed cable is equal to 7 litres/m of combustible materials for cables
-The time of application of the flame is 40 minutes

EN 60332-3-22:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-22:2009 / IEC 60332-3-22 ed1.1 / DIN EN 60332-3-22:2009

/VDE 0482-332-3-22:2010-08 / CEI EN 60332-3-22:2009 (CEI 20-22/3-2)– Procedures. Tests on
electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-22: Test for vertical flame spread of
vertically-mounted bunched wires or cable - Category A

-Installation In one layer (front).

-The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 7 litres/m of combustible materials for cables
-The time of application of the flame is 40 minutes

EN 60332-3-23:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-23:2009 / IEC 60332-3-23 ed1.1 / DIN EN 60332-3-23:2009

/ VDE 0482-332-3-23:2010-08 / CEI EN 60332-3-23:2009 (CEI 20-22/3-3)– Procedures. Tests on
electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-23: Test for vertical flame spread of
vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Category B
-Installation In one layer (front).
-The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 3.5 litres/m of combustible
materials for cables
-The time of application of the flame is 40 minutes

EN 60332-3-24:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-24:2009 / IEC 60332-3-24 ed1.1

/ DIN EN 60332-3-24:2009 / VDE 0482-332-3-24:2010-08 / CEI EN
60332-3-24:2009 (CEI 20-22/3-4) – Procedures. Tests on electric and
optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-24: Test for vertical
flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Category
C

-Installation In one layer (front).

-The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 1.5 litres/m of combustible

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materials for cables

-The time of application of the flame is 20 minutes

EN 60332-3-25:2009 / BS EN 60332-3-25:2009 / IEC 60332-3-25 ed1.1 / DIN EN 60332-3-25: 2009

/ VDE 0482-332-3-25:2010-08 / CEI EN 60332-3-25:2009 (CEI 20-22/3-5)– Procedures. Tests on
electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions - Part 3-25: Test for vertical flame spread of
vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables - Category D
-Installation In one layer (front).
-The quantity of the installed cable is equal to 0.5 litres/m of combustible materials for cables
-The time of application of the flame is 20 minutes.

Summary of test condition:

IEC 60332-3-21 60332-3-22 60332-3-23 60332-3-24 60332-3-25
BS EN 50266 50266-2-1 50266-2-2 50266-2-3 50266-2-4 50266-2-5
CEI 20-22/3-1 20-22/3-2 20-22/3-3 20-22/3-4 20-22/3-5
Category AF/R A B C D
Conductor
cross- ＞35 ＞35 ≤35 ＞35 ≤35 ＞35 ≤35 ＞35 ≤35
sections(mm2)
NMV(Iitres
per metre of 7 7 3.5 1.5 0.5
cable)
Minimum
length of test 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
pieces(m)
Standard
ladder (500
mm wide):
• number of 1front+1rear ≥1front 1front - ≥1front 1front ≥1front 1front ≥1front
layers 300mm 300mm 300mm - 300mm 300mm 300mm 300mm 300mm
• maximum
width of test
sampIe
Wide ladder
(800 mm
wide):
• number of - - - 1front - - -
layers - - - 600mm - - -
• maximum
width of test
sampIe
Spaced Spaced Spaced Spaced
Positioning of 0.5×Diameter 0.5×Diameter 0.5×Diameter 0.5×Diameter
Touching Touching Touching Touching
test pieces cable cable cable cable
(Max.20mm) (Max.20mm) (Max.20mm) (Max.20mm)
Number of
1 1 1 2 1 1 1
burners
Ladder Front and Front, Wider ladder for
Front Front Front
mounting rear larger cables
Flame
application 40 40 40 40 40 40
time(min)
Test
Wind speed: <8 m/s; Ternperature: 5°C - +40°C
conditions
Extent of the
≤2.5m above the bottom edge of the burner, neither at the front nor at the rear of the ladder.
charred portion

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Reduced fire propagation in accordance with NF C32-070-2.2(C1)

NF C32-070 :2001 Insulated conductors and cables for installation.
-Classification tests on conductors and cables with regard to fire behavior.

A 1600mm vertically installed bundled of cable is exposed to the effects of a radiating oven (approx
830°C) and forced ventilation. Pilot flames arranged above the oven burn off the emitted gases.
The test duration is 30 minutes, with the ventilation stopped for every 10 minutes during the flame
application period. The cable sample is classified under Category C1 according to NF F 32070-2.2
if the carbonised part of the cable sample does not extend more than 0.8m above the upper base of
the oven.

Depending on the damaged length, they can be further classified into 4 classes A, B, C and D
according to NF F 16-101 as follows:
Category Test Result
A No damaged length from top of the oven in upper position.
B Damaged length from top of oven in upper position not extending more than 50mm.
C Damaged length from top of oven in upper position not extending more than 300mm
Damaged length from top of oven in upper position not extending above the top of
D
the chimney

Reduced fire propagation in accordance to EN 50266-1, EN 50266-2-2, EN 50266-2-3, EN

50266-2-4.
EN 50266-1:2001 / BS EN 50266-1:2001 / DIN EN 50266-1:2001 / VDE 0482-266-1:2001-09–
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically
mounted bunched wires or cables - Part 1: Apparatus (Replaced by EN 60332-3-10:2009)

EN 50266-2-1:2001 / BS EN 50266-2-1:2001 / DIN EN 50266-2-1:2001 / VDE 0482-266-2-1:2001-09

/ CEI EN 50266-2-1– Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame
spread of vertically mounted bunched wires or cables - Part 2-1 : Procedures. Category A F/R
(Replaced by EN 60332-3-21:2009)

EN 50266-2-2:2001 / BS EN 50266-2-2:2001 / DIN EN

50266-2-2:2001 / VDE 0482-266-2-2:2001-09 / CEI EN 50266-2-2–
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for
vertical flame spread of vertically mounted bunched wires or cables -
Part 2-2: Procedures. Category A (Replaced by EN 60332-3-22:2009)

EN 50266-2-3:2001 / BS EN 50266-2-3:2001 / DIN EN

50266-2-3:2001 / VDE 0482-266-2-3:2001-09 / CEI EN 50266-2-1–
Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for
vertical flame spread of vertically mounted bunched wires or cables -
Part 2-3: Procedures. Category B (Replaced by EN 60332-3-23:2009)

EN 50266-2-4:2001 / BS EN 50266-2-4:2001 / DIN EN 50266-2-4:2001 / VDE 0482-266-2-4:2001-09

/ CEI EN 50266-2-4:2001 – Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical
flame spread of vertically mounted bunched wires or cables - Part 2-4: Procedures. Category C
(Replaced by EN 60332-3-24:2009).

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Reduced fire propagation in accordance with BS 4066-3

BS 4066-3:1994 (superseded) – Tests on electic cables under fire conditions. Tests on bunched
wires or cables.
This standard is no longer in force and is replaced by the BS EN 50266-1:2001

Reduced fire propagation in accordance with NBN C 32-004 (F2)

NBN C 32-004 specifies a method of test for measuring the vertical flame propagation characteristics
of a bunch of cables. The cable specimen is deemed to have passed the test and categorized as
F2 if after burning has ceased, the extent of charred or affected portion does not reach a height
exceeding 2.5m above the bottom edge of the burner.

HALOGEN CONTENT TEST IN ACCORDANCE With DIFFERENT STANDARDS

In the event of a fire, many fumes are produced. This test is
concerned with the possibilities of corrosive acid gases being
released from halogen containing cables and the damage such
cables can cause (to equipments). These standards specify a method
for determination of the amount of halogen acid gas, evolved during
combustion of compound.

Halogen content test in accordance with EN 50267-2-1

EN 50267-2-1:1998 / BS EN 50267-2-1:1999 / DIN EN
50267-2-1:1999 / VDE 0482-267-2-1:1999-04 / CEI EN
50267-2-1:1999 (CEI 20-37/2-1) Common test methods for cables
under fire conditions- Test on gases evolved during combustion of
materials from cables- Part 2-1: Procedures. Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas.

This part of the standard defines the method to measure the amount of halogen acid evolved and
which should be expressed in hydrochloric acid. The amount of halogen acid contained in the test
solution is determined by a titration method.

If the cables are described as zero halogen or halogen free, it is recommended that the hydrochoric
acid yield should be less than 0.5%.

Halogen content test in accordance with IEC 60754-1

IEC 60754-1 ed 2.0 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test on gases evolved
during combustion of materials from cables. Part 1: Procedures. Determination of the amount of
halogen acid gas.
Basically, this is same as EN 50267-2-1.

Halogen content test in accordance with BS 6425-1

BS 6425-1:1990(superseded): Test on gases evolved during the combustion of materials from
cables. Method for determination of amount of halogen acid gas evolved during combustion of
polmeric materials taken from cables.
This standard is no longer in force and is replaced by the EN 50267-2-1.

Acid Gas Emission TEST In Accordance With Different Standards

The following standards specify a method for determination of acidity of gas evolved during

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combustion of cables by measuring PH and conductivity. This test allows to determine the corrosivity
of the acid gases generally halogens, that develop during the electric cable combustion.

Acid Gas Emission Test in accordance with EN 50267-2-2

EN 50267-2-2:1999 / BS EN 50267-2-2:1999 / DIN EN 50267-2-2:1999 / VDE 0482-267-2-2:1999-04
/ CEI EN 50267-2-2:1999 (CEI 20-37/2-2). Common test methods for cables under fire conditions-
Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables- Part 2-2: Procedures.
Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring PH and conductivity.
The standard states that the pH and the conductivity of a test solution should be measured, using
calibrated PH and conductivity meters.

If the cables are described as zero halogen or halogen free, it

is recommended that at least both of the following requirements
should be met for each of the individual materials of a cable:

-The PH value should not be less than 4.3 when related

to 1 litre of water
-The conductivity should not be less than 10us/mm
when related to 1 litre of water

EN 50267-2-3:1999 / BS EN 50267-2-3:1999 / DIN EN

50267-2-3:1999 / VDE 0482-267-2-3:1999-04 / CEI EN
50267-2-3:1999 (CEI 20-37/2-3). Common test methods for cables under fire conditions- Test on
gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables- Part 2-3:Procedures. Determination
of degree of acidity of gases for cables by determination of the weighted average of pH and
conductivity.

The standard states that the pH and the conductivity of a test solution should be measured, using
calibrated pH and conductivity meters. The results from the different components of the cable are
then weighted.

Acid Gas Emission Test in accordance with IEC 60754-2

IEC 60754-2 ed1.0 Test on gases evolved during combustion of electric cables - Part 2 :
Determination of degree of acidity of gases evolved during combustion of materials taken from
electric cables by measuring pH and conductivity.

Acid Gas Emission Test in accordance with NF C32-074

NF C32-074 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions - Test on gases evolved during
combustion of materials from cables. This standard is equivalent to IEC 60754-2
Acid Gas Emission Test in accordance with BS 6425-2
BS 6425-2:1993 (superseded) test on gases evolved during the combusion of materials from cables.
Determination of degree of acidity (corrosivity) of gases by measuring pH and conductivity.

This standard is no longer in force and is replaced by the EN 50267-2-2:1999.

Acid Gas Emission Test in accordance with DIN VDE 0472-813 / VDE 0472-813:1994
DIN VDE 0472-813 / VDE 0472-813:1994 Corrosivity of combustion gases.

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The standards are no longer in force and are replaced by the EN 50267-2-2 & VDE 0482-267-2-2.
SMOKE DENSITY TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIFFERENT STANDARDS

The smoke density measurement taken from a material under fire conditions gives an indication of
the visibility through the smoke. This is important as reduced visibility in a real fire situation makes
it more difficult to escape from the fire thus increasing the threat to human life from the toxic gas,
fumes and heat.
The following standards specify the method for measuring the generation of smoke from cables
during fire.

Smoke Density Test in accordance with IEC 61034-1 & IEC 61034-2
IEC 61034-1:2005 / EN 61034-1:2005 / BS EN 61034-1:2005 / DIN
EN 61034-1:2006 / VDE 0482-1034-1:2006 Measurement of smoke
density of cables burning under defined conditions. Part 1: Test
apparatus

IEC 61034-2:2005 / EN 61034-2:2005 / BS EN 61034-2:2005 / DIN

EN 61034-2:2006 / VDE 0482-1034-2:2006 / CEI EN 61034-2:2006
(CEI 20-37/3-1) Measurement of smoke density of cables burning
under defined conditions.
Part 2: Test procedure and requirements.

The standard specifies a method of measurement of smoke density of cables. Part 1 specifies the
test apparatus and Part 2 specifies the test procedure.

The test is usually performed inside a chamber of 3m x3m x3m and the test is sometimes described
as 3 metre cube test. The test is performed by monitoring the tranmittance reduction of a white light
beam, running from one side of the chamber to the other, at a set height, thus monitoring the build
up of smoke inside the chamber. The minimum percentage of light transmittance is often used to
determine if the cable has passed or failed the test , often a minimum light transmittance of 60% is
applied in order to classify a cable as low smoke.

Smoke Density Test in accordance with NF C32- 073

NF C32 073 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions.
- Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions.
This standard is equivalent to IEC 61034-2

Smoke Density Test in accordance with BS 7622-1 & BS 7622-2

BS 7622-1:1993 (superseded) – Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under
defined condiitions. Test apparatus.
BS 7622-2:1993 (superseded) – Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under
defined condiitions. Test procedure and requirements.

The standards are no longer in force and were replaced by the EN 50268-1:2000 and EN
50268-2:2000 even though they too were superseded by EN 61034-1:2005 and EN 61034-2:2005.

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Smoke Density Test in accordance with EN 50268-1 & EN 50268-2

EN 50268-1:2000 / BS EN 50268-1:2000 / DIN EN 50268-1:2000 / VDE 0482-268-1:2000
(superseded) – Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke
density of cable burning under defined conditions. Part 1: Apparatus
EN 50268-2:2000 / BS EN 50268-2:2000 / DIN EN 50268-2:2000 / VDE 0482-268-2:2000
(superseded) – Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke
density of cable burning under defined conditions. Part 2: Procedure.
The standards are no longer in force and are replaced by the EN 61034-1:2005 and EN
61034-2:2005. Although these standards have been withdrawn, they are still called upon in some
specification documents such as in the London Underground specification 1-085.

Smoke Density Test In Accordance with Din Vde 0472-816 / Vde 0472-816:1994
DIN VDE 0472-816/VDE 0472-816:1994 Testing of cables, wires and flexible cords. Smoke Density.

The standards are no longer in force and are replaced by the EN 50268-1, VDE 0482-268-1, EN
50268-2 & VDE 0482-268-2 which are also replaced by the EN 61034-1:2005 and EN 61034-2:2005.

Oxygen Index TEST in accordance with different standards

The oxygen index is defined as the minimum concentration

of oxygen, expressed as volume percentage, in a mixture
of oxygen and nitrogen that will just support combustion of
a material initially at room temperature under specified test
conditions.

Oxygen Index Test in accordance with ASTM D 2863

ASTM D 2863-10 Measuring the minimum oxygen concentration
to support candle-like combustion of plastics (Oxygen Index).

The test is performed in accordance with the procedure specified in ASTM 2863-95 using test piece
cut from the outer sheath of the cable. The apparatus holds a small specimen which is clamped
vertically in a tube in an atmosphere where the relative concentration of oxygen and nitrogen can
be changed. The aim is to test the flammability of the sample with a small pilot flame to find the
minimum oxygen concentration required to just sustain combustion of the sample.

Oxygen Index Test in accordance with ISO 4589-2

ISO4589-2:1996 Determination of burning behaviour by oxygen index Part 2: Ambient temperature
test.
Specimens measuring 100mm long by 6mm wide are used for testing. The test is performed in
accordance with the procedure specified in the standard.

Temperature Index Test in accordance with different standards

This is a test for assessing the performance of a material
when it is tested in accordance with BS2782: Part 1: Method
143a and 143b. The oxygen index of a material will drop
when the temperature rises. When the temperature rises
and the oxygen index drops to 21%, the material will burn

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automatically. This temperature is defined as temperature index. For example, the oxygen index of
the coal at room temperature is 50% and when the temperature climbs to 150°C, it’s oxygen index
drops to 21°C and the coal will burn by itself automatically. The temperature index of the coal is
defined as 150°C. In general, the temperature index of fire retardant cable exceeds 250°C.

Temperature Index Test in accordance with BS 2782

BS 2782: Part 1:1989 Method 143a and 143b Temperature of materials. Determination of
flammability.
Specimens measuring nominally 100mm long by 6.5mm wide by 3mm thick are used for testing.
The specimens are then tested in accordance with the test procedure specified in the standard.

Temperature Index Test in accordance with ISO 4589-3

ISO4589-3:1996 Determination of burning behaviour by oxygen index Part 3: Elevated temperature
test.
Specimens measuring 100mm long by 6mm wide are used for testing. The test is performed in
accordance with the procedure specified in the standard.

ToxicITY TEST in accordance with different standards

Toxicity test in accordance with NES 02-713

Measuring a fume from a material exposed to a controlled fire conditions gives an indication of the
fumes which may be produced in a real fire situation. A standard method of test for determining the
toxicity of materials under fire condition is Defense Standard NES 02-713- Toxicity. This method
gives the level of toxicity of the fumes produced from the material under test. During the test, the test
specimen is heated via direct flame application at 1150°C.

The flame is applied via a bunsen burner with a flame height of between
100m and 125mm formed with a methane gas and an external supply of
compressed air. The specimen toxicity is determined from accurate pre-
analysis weight (4pp) colorimetric tubes and ion chromatography.

The test may determine the following species: Hydrogen Bromide,

Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Fluoride, Formaldehyde, Nitrous gases,
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Acrylonitrile, Phenol,
Hydrogen Sulphide, Sulphur Dioxide, Hydrocyanic Acid, Ammonia. The
concentration in ppm for each gas detected are provided. The toxicity
index of the speciments summates the toxic gases, taking into account of
their level of danger to humans. The smaller the toxicity index, the better
the product. A limit of 5 is often applicable.

Toxicity test in accordance with NF C 20-454

NF C 20-454 base environmental testing procedures. Fire behaviour. Analysis and titration of gases
evolved during pyrolysis or combustion of materials used in electrotechnics. Exposure to abnormal
heat or fire. Tube furnace method.

The test defined by this standard serves to define the conventional toxicity index (cti) of the gases
emitted by the insulating or sleeving materials during combustion at 800°C.

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Toxicity test in accordance with NF X 70-100

NF X 70-100 Fire Tests; Analysis of gaseous effluents.

The test is conducted within a tube furnace where the temperature is set at either 400°C, 600°C,
800°C (commonly 600°C is used for most of the materials or 800°C for some electrical products) for
40 minutes throughout the test by analysis of the toxicity index of the gases including CO, CO2, HCL,
HBr, HCN, HF and SO2.

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Fire resistant RG59 B/U Coaxial cables

RG59 B/U FR

LSZH Outer Sheath

Glass Tape

Bare Copper

(PE+Silicone Rubber)/FEP Insulation

Copper Wire Braid Screen

APPLICATION
The cables are designed for CCTV, security, smoke detection and evacuation monitoring
applications, where continued functionality is required during a fire situation. Due to the zero halogen
low smoke construction, this cable is ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments.

Standards

Basic design to MIL-C-17

FIRE PERFORMANCE
IEC 60331-23; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814(FE180);
Circuit Integrity CEI 20-36/2-1; SS299-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3);
NF C32-070-2.3(CR1)
System Circuit Integrity DIN 4102-12, E30 depending on lay system
EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE
Flame Retardance (Single Vertical
0482-332-1 ; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2);
Wire Test)
CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*
Reduced Fire Propagation EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); IEC 60332-3-24; BS EN 60332-3-24;
(Vertically-mounted bundled wires VDE 0482-332-3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2(C1);
& cable test) CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2-4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4
IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1;
Halogen Free
CEI 20-37/2-1 ; BS 6425-1*
IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2;
No Corrosive Gas Emission
CEI 20-37/2-2 ; BS 6425-2*
IEC 61034-1&2; EN 61034 -1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2;
Minimum Smoke Emission
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.

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CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Copper clad steel, solid according to IEC 60228 class 1.
Insulation: PE wrapped with fire resistant silicone rubber compound type EI2 as per BS 7655-1.1 or
fluoropolymer(FEP) compound.
Binder: Glass tape
Overall Screen: Plain copper wire braid
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.). UV resistance, hydrocarbon
resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option.
Physical AND THERMAL PROPERTIES
Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C - +70°C
Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -5ºC - +60ºC
Minimum bending radius: 8 x Overall Diameter

Electrical Properties

Impedance 75±5Ω
Capacitance 67 nF/km
Velocity ratio(%) 66
Insulation resistance >2000 Mohm.Km
Shield coverage 95%
DC resistance
Inner conductor 158 Ω/km
Outer conductor 9.0 Ω/km

Attenuation
Frequency(MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100ft)
50 7.4 2.26
100 10.7 3.26
200 15.7 4.79
400 22.7 6.92
500 25.7 7.84
600 28.7 8.75
860 34.8 10.61
1000 38.0 11.59

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Return Loss
Frequency(MHz) Return Loss (dB)
30-300 MHz >31dB
300-600 MHz >28dB
600-900 MHz >24dB

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS
Nominal Nominal Nominal
Cable Conductor Approx.
Insulation Screen Overall
Code Diameter Weight
Diameter No.x Diameter Diameter
mm mm No. x mm mm kg/km
RG59 B/U FR 0.58 ± 0.03 3.70 ± 0.10 m 120 x 0.15 6.20 ± 0.10 60.3

N
300/500V MIL-C-17
W
E

Reduced Fire Propagation Flame Retardancy

Circuit Integrity
IEC 60331/BS 6387 NF C32-070-2.2(C1) NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
Rated Voltage Standard NF C32-070-2.3(CR1) IEC60332-3-24/EN50266-2-4 IEC60332-1-2/EN50265-2-1

Zero W
E

Low Corrosivity Low Smoke Emission Halogen Free

IEC60754-2
Low Toxicity EN50267-2-2/3 IEC 61034-1&2 IEC60754-1 Functional Integrity
NES 02-713/NF C 20-454 NF C 32-074 EN 50268-1&2/NF C32-073 EN50267-2-1 DIN 4102-12

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Fire resistant RG6 A/U Coaxial cables

RG6 A/U FR

LSZH Outer Sheath

Glass Tape

Bare Copper

(PE+Silicone Rubber)/FEP Insulation

AL Foil+AL Braid

APPLICATION
The cables are designed for CCTV, security, smoke detection and evacuation monitoring
applications, where continued functionality is required during a fire situation. Due to the zero halogen
low smoke construction, this cable is ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments.

Standards
Basic design to MIL-C-17

FIRE PERFORMANCE
IEC 60331-23; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814(FE180);
Circuit Integrity CEI 20-36/2-1; SS299-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3);
NF C32-070-2.3(CR1)
System Circuit Integrity DIN 4102-12, E30 depending on lay system
EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE
Flame Retardance (Single Vertical
0482-332-1 ; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2);
Wire Test)
CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*
Reduced Fire Propagation EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); IEC 60332-3-24; BS EN 60332-3-24;
(Vertically-mounted bundled wires VDE 0482-332-3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2(C1);
& cable test) CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2-4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4
IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1;
Halogen Free
CEI 20-37/2-1 ; BS 6425-1*
IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2;
No Corrosive Gas Emission
CEI 20-37/2-2 ; BS 6425-2*
IEC 61034-1&2; EN 61034 -1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2;
Minimum Smoke Emission
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.

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CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Bare copper copper wire, solid according to IEC 60228 class 1.
Insulation: Foamed PE wrapped with fire resistant silicone rubber compound type EI2 as per BS
7655-1.1 or fluoropolymer(FEP) compound.
Binder: Glass tape
Overall Screen: AL foil(100%)+AL braid (70%)
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.). UV resistance, hydrocarbon
resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option.

Physical AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C - +70°C

Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -5ºC - +60ºC
Minimum bending radius: 8 x Overall Diameter

Electrical Properties

Impedance 75±5Ω
Capacitance 54 nF/km
Velocity ratio(%) 82
Insulation resistance >5000 Mohm.Km
Shield coverage AL foil(100%)+AL 70%
DC resistance
Inner conductor 23.1 Ω/km
Outer conductor 31 Ω/km

Attenuation

Frequency(MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100ft)

50 5.0 1.5
100 6.4 1.96
200 9.2 2.8
500 14.5 4.4
600 15.9 4.9
800 17.7 5.4
1000 21.9 6.7
1350 24.9 7.6
1750 29.0 8.8
2050 33.1 10.1
2400 36.4 11.1

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Return Loss

Frequency(MHz) Return Loss (dB)

30-300 >28dB
300-600 >24dB
600-900 >22dB

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

Nominal Nominal Nominal

Cable Conductor Approx.
Insulation Screen Overall
Code Diameter Weight
Diameter No.x Diameter Diameter
mm mm No. x mm mm kg/km
RG6 A/U FR 1.02 4.57 ± 0.20 96 x 0.12 7.00 ± 0.20 81.6

N
300/500V MIL-C-17
W
E

Circuit Integrity Reduced Fire Propagation Flame Retardancy

IEC 60331/BS 6387 NF C32-070-2.2(C1) NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
Rated Voltage Standard NF C32-070-2.3(CR1) IEC60332-3-24/EN50266-2-4 IEC60332-1-2/EN50265-2-1

Zero W
E

Low Corrosivity Low Smoke Emission Halogen Free

Low Toxicity IEC60754-2 IEC 61034-1&2
EN50267-2-2/3 IEC60754-1 Functional Integrity
NES 02-713/NF C 20-454 NF C 32-074 EN 50268-1&2/NF C32-073 EN50267-2-1 DIN 4102-12

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Fire resistant RG6 QUAD Coaxial cables

RG6 QUAD FR

LSZH Outer Sheath

AL Foil+AL Braid

Glass Tape

Copper Clad Steel

(PE+Silicone Rubber)/FEP Insulation

AL Foil+AL Braid

APPLICATION
The cables are designed for CCTV, security, smoke detection and evacuation monitoring
applications, where continued functionality is required during a fire situation. Due to the zero halogen
low smoke construction, this cable is ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments.

Standards
Basic design to MIL-C-17

FIRE PERFORMANCE
IEC 60331-23; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814(FE180);
Circuit Integrity CEI 20-36/2-1; SS299-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3);
NF C32-070-2.3(CR1)
System Circuit Integrity DIN 4102-12, E30 depending on lay system
EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE
Flame Retardance (Single Vertical
0482-332-1 ; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2);
Wire Test)
CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*
Reduced Fire Propagation EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); IEC 60332-3-24; BS EN 60332-3-24;
(Vertically-mounted bundled wires VDE 0482-332-3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2(C1);
& cable test) CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2-4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4
IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1;
Halogen Free
CEI 20-37/2-1 ; BS 6425-1*
IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2;
No Corrosive Gas Emission
CEI 20-37/2-2 ; BS 6425-2*
IEC 61034-1&2; EN 61034 -1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2;
Minimum Smoke Emission
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.

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CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Copper clad steel, solid according to IEC 60228 class 1.
Insulation: Foamed PE wrapped with fire resistant silicone rubber compound type EI2 as per BS
7655-1.1 or fluoropolymer(FEP) compound.
Binder: Glass tape
Overall Screen:
Screen1: Al-maylar Tape ≥25%
Screen2: Aluminium Braid
Screen3: Al-maylar Tape ≥25%
Screen4: Aluminium Braid
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.). UV resistance, hydrocarbon
resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option.

Physical AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C - +70°C

Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -5ºC - +60ºC
Minimum bending radius: 8 x Overall Diameter

Electrical Properties

Impedance 75±5Ω
Capacitance 54 nF/km
Velocity ratio(%) 82
Insulation resistance >5000 Mohm.Km
Shield coverage ≥60%
Max.conductor resistance 24.1 Ω/km

Attenuation

Frequency(MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100ft)

50 4.8 1.5
100 6.7 2.0
200 9.3 2.8
500 15.0 4.6
600 16.9 5.1
800 19.4 5.9
1000 21.6 6.6
1350 24.2 7.4
1750 28.0 8.4

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2150 31.5 9.6

2400 32.8 10.0
3000 37.9 11.5

Return Loss

Frequency(MHz) Return Loss (dB)

30-300 >28dB
300-600 >24dB
600-900 >22dB

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal

Cable Conductor Approx.
Insulation Screen2 Screen4 Overall
Code Diameter Weight
Diameter No.x Diameter No.x Diameter Diameter
mm mm No. x mm No. x mm mm kg/km
RG6 QUAD FR 1.02 4.60 ± 0.20 80 x 0.12 64 x 0.12 7.55 ± 0.20 92.4

N
300/500V MIL-C-17
W
E

Circuit Integrity Reduced Fire Propagation Flame Retardancy

IEC 60331/BS 6387 NF C32-070-2.2(C1) NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
Rated Voltage Standard NF C32-070-2.3(CR1) IEC60332-3-24/EN50266-2-4 IEC60332-1-2/EN50265-2-1

Zero W
E

Low Corrosivity Low Smoke Emission Halogen Free

Low Toxicity IEC60754-2 IEC 61034-1&2
EN50267-2-2/3 IEC60754-1 Functional Integrity
NES 02-713/NF C 20-454 NF C 32-074 EN 50268-1&2/NF C32-073 EN50267-2-1 DIN 4102-12

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Fire Resistant RG11 A/U Coaxial Cables

RG11 A/U FR

Plain Copper Wire Braid Screen

(PE+Silicone Rubber)/FEP Insulation

Tinned Copper

LSZH Outer Sheath

APPLICATION

The cables are designed for CCTV, security, smoke detection and evacuation monitoring
applications, where continued functionality is required during a fire situation. Due to the zero halogen
low smoke construction, this cable is ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments.

Standards
Basic design to MIL-C-17

FIRE PERFORMANCE
IEC 60331-23; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814(FE180);
Circuit Integrity CEI 20-36/2-1; SS299-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3);
NF C32-070-2.3(CR1)
System Circuit Integrity DIN 4102-12, E30 depending on lay system
EN 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-1-2; BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE
Flame Retardance (Single Vertical
0482-332-1 ; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1(C2);
Wire Test)
CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*
Reduced Fire Propagation EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); IEC 60332-3-24; BS EN 60332-3-24;
(Vertically-mounted bundled wires VDE 0482-332-3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2(C1);
& cable test) CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2-4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4
IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1;
Halogen Free
CEI 20-37/2-1 ; BS 6425-1*
IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2;
No Corrosive Gas Emission
CEI 20-37/2-2 ; BS 6425-2*
IEC 61034-1&2; EN 61034 -1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2;
Minimum Smoke Emission
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.

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CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Conductors: Tinned copper copper wire, stranded according to IEC 60228 class 2.
Insulation: Low density PE wrapped with fire resistant silicone rubber compound type EI2 as per BS
7655-1.1 or fluoropolymer(FEP) compound.
Binder: Glass tape
Overall Screen: Plain copper wire braid
Outer Sheath: Thermoplastic LSZH compound type LTS3 as per BS 7655-6.1 (Thermosetting LSZH
compound type SW2-SW4 as per BS 7655:section 2.6 can be offered.). UV resistance, hydrocarbon
resistance, oil resistance, anti rodent and anti termite properties can be offered as option.

Physical AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

Temperature range during operation (fixed state): -30°C - +70°C
Temperature range during installation (mobile state): -5ºC - +60ºC
Minimum bending radius: 8 x Overall Diameter

Electrical Properties

Impedance 75±5Ω
Capacitance 67 nF/km
Velocity ratio(%) 66
Insulation resistance >2000 Mohm.Km
Shield coverage 97%
DC resistance
Inner conductor 20.5 Ω/km
Outer conductor 4.5 Ω/km

Attenuation

Frequency(MHz) Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100ft)

50 4.2 1.28
100 6.2 1.89
200 9.3 2.84
400 13.8 4.21
500 15.5 4.73
600 17.1 5.21
860 20.1 6.13
1000 23.4 7.13

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Return Loss
Frequency(MHz) Return Loss (dB)
30-300 MHz >30dB
300-600 MHz >27dB
600-900 MHz >25dB

CONSTRUCTION PARAMETERS

Nominal Nominal Nominal

Cable Conductor Approx.
Insulation Screen Overall
Code Diameter Weight
Diameter No.x Diameter Diameter
mm mm No. x mm mm kg/km
RG11 A/U FR 7 x 0.40 7.25 ± 0.18 192 x 0.18 10.3 ± 0.18 150

N
300/500V MIL-C-17
W
E

Reduced Fire Propagation Flame Retardancy

Circuit Integrity
IEC 60331/BS 6387 NF C32-070-2.2(C1) NF C32-070-2.1(C2)
Rated Voltage NF C32-070-2.3(CR1) IEC60332-3-24/EN50266-2-4 IEC60332-1-2/EN50265-2-1
Standard

Zero W
E

Low Corrosivity Halogen Free

IEC60754-2 Low Smoke Emission
Low Toxicity EN50267-2-2/3 IEC 61034-1&2 IEC60754-1 Functional Integrity
NES 02-713/NF C 20-454 NF C 32-074 EN 50268-1&2/NF C32-073 EN50267-2-1 DIN 4102-12

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