SOUTHERN CABLE Fire Resistant Cable
SOUTHERN CABLE Fire Resistant Cable
SOUTHERN CABLE Fire Resistant Cable
Core Identification
The cores shall be identified as follows:
2 cores + E : Red, Black + Green
3 cores + E : Red, Yellow, Blue + Green
4 cores + E : Red, Yellow, Blue, Black + Green
mm² mm mm mm mm
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE 1
2. FIRE PROOF LAYER : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE
2
3. INSULATION : POLYETHYLENE
3
4. FILLER : SUITABLE FILLER
4
5. EARTH CONDUCTOR : EARTH CONTINUITY CONDUCTOR
(POLYETHYLENE INSULATED) 5
6. BINDER TAPE : SUITABLE TAPE 6
7. SHEATH : FIRE RETARDANT LOW SMOKE 7
ZERO HALOGEN (ORANGE COLOUR)
Core Identification
The cores shall be identified as follows:
1 core : Natural colour of XLPE
2 cores : Red, Black
3 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue
4 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
mm² mm mm mm mm
1 1.0 7/0.44 1.32 0.55 0.5 4.0 2 21.2 2800
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
1
2
CONSTRUCTION
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE
OR COMPACT ROUND STRANDED
2. FIRE PROOF TAPE : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE
3
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE
4. OUTER SHEATH : FIRE RETARDANT PVC 4
(ORANGE COLOUR)
Core Identification
The core shall be identified as follows:
1 core : Natural colour of XLPE compound
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION 1
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE 2
OR COMPACT ROUND STRANDED
2. FIRE PROOF TAPE : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE 3
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE 4
4. FILLER : SUITABLE FILLER
5
5. BINDER TAPE : SUITABLE TABLE
6
6. OUTER SHEATH : FIRE RETARDANT PVC
mm² mm mm mm mm
2 1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.7 1.8 12 3.5 12.1 2200
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL DATA - 600/1000V XLPE/PVC FIRE RESISTANCE CABLE
Conductor Approx. Test
Nominal Nominal
Thickness Thickness Overall Voltage
No. of Approx. of of Diameter
Cores Outer Insulation Sheath
Diameter
mm mm mm mm
3 1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.7 1.8 12 3.5 12.1 2200
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
1
CONSTRUCTION (1 CORE) 2
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE
OR COMPACT ROUND STRANDED
2. FIRE PROOF TAPE : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE 3
Core Identification
The core shall be identified as follows:
1 core : Natural colour of XLPE compound
Features
Fully complies with BS 6387 Category C, W, Z and IEC 60331 Fire Resistance Tests
Reduced flame propagation - IEC 60332 part 3 Category A, B, C
Low Smoke Emission - IEC 61034
Low Acid Gas Emission - IEC 60754 part 1 (< 0.5% acid gas)
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION (2, 3 & 4 CORES)
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE 1
2. FIRE PROOF LAYER : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE
2
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE
3
4. FILLER : SUITABLE FILLER
5. BINDER TAPE : SUITABLE TAPE 4
6. OUTER SHEATH : FLAME RETARDANT LOW SMOKE 5
ZERO HALOGEN (ORNAGE COLOUR)
6
Core Identification
The core shall be identified as follows:
2 cores : Red, Black
3 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue
4 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
Features
Fully complies with BS 6387 Category C, W, Z and IEC 60331 Fire Resistance Tests
Reduced flame propagation - IEC 60332 part 3 Category A, B, C
Low Smoke Emission - IEC 61034
Low Acid Gas Emission - IEC 60754 part 1: < 0.5% acid gas
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL DATA - 600/1000V XLPE/LSOH FIRE RESISTANCE CABLE
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION 1
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE 2
2. FIRE PROOF LAYER : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE 3
Core Identification
The core shall be identified as follows:
1 core : Natural colour of XLPE compound
Features
Fully complies with BS 6387 Category C, W, Z and IEC 60331 Fire Resistance Tests
Reduced flame propagation - IEC 60332 part 3 Category A, B, C
Low Smoke Emission - IEC 61034
Low Acid Gas Emission - IEC 60754 part 1 (< 0.5% acid gas)
mm² mm mm mm mm mm mm
1 6 7/1.04 3.12 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.8 14 3.5 3.08 1500 3.93 0.186 0.30
1 10 7/1.35 4.05 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.8 15 3.5 1.83 1200 2.33 0.175 0.32
1 16 Min: 6 Wire 4.7 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.8 17 3.5 1.15 1100 1.47 0.171 0.35
1 25 Min: 6 Wire 5.9 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 18 3.5 0.727 1100 0.927 0.160 0.38
1 35 Min: 6 Wire 7.0 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 19 3.5 0.524 1000 0.669 0.148 0.42
1 50 Min: 6 Wire 8.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.8 21 3.5 0.387 900 0.494 0.142 0.45
1 70 Min: 12 wire 9.7 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.8 22 3.5 0.268 900 0.343 0.134 0.49
1 95 Min: 15 wire 11.4 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.8 24 3.5 0.193 800 0.248 0.129 0.55
1 120 Min: 18 wire 12.8 1.2 1.2 1.6 1.8 26 3.5 0.153 800 0.197 0.126 0.57
1 150 Min: 18 wire 14.3 1.4 1.2 1.6 1.8 28 3.5 0.124 800 0.160 0.123 0.57
1 185 Min: 30 wire 15.8 1.6 1.2 1.6 1.8 30 3.5 0.0991 800 0.129 0.121 0.55
1 240 Min: 34 wire 18.3 1.7 1.2 1.6 1.9 33 3.5 0.0754 700 0.0998 0.116 0.60
1 300 Min: 34 wire 20.5 1.8 1.2 2.0 2.0 36 3.5 0.0601 700 0.0812 0.114 0.62
1 400 Min: 53 wire 23.3 2.0 1.2 2.0 2.2 40 3.5 0.0470 700 0.0657 0.112 0.64
1 500 Min: 53 wire 26.4 2.2 1.2 2.0 2.3 43 3.5 0.0366 700 0.0618 0.107 0.66
1 630 Min: 53 wire 32.76 2.4 1.3 2.5 2.4 51 3.5 0.0283 600 0.0504 0.105 0.70
1 800 Min: 53 wire 37.05 2.6 1.3 2.5 2.6 56 3.5 0.0221 600 0.0456 0.102 0.89
1 1000 Min: 53 wire 41.6 2.8 1.4 2.5 2.7 62 3.5 0.0176 600 0.0379 0.101 0.12
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION
1. CONDUCTOR : ANNEALED STRANDED COPPER WIRE
2. FIRE PROOF LAYER : FIRE PROOF MICA TAPE 1
3. INSULATION : CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE
2
4. BINDER TAPE : SUITABLE TAPE
5. SEPARATION SHEATH : FLAME RETARDANT LOW
3
SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN 4
6. ARMOUR : GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE
7. OUTER SHEATH : FLAME RETARDANT LOW SMOKE 5
ZERO HALOGEN (ORANGE COLOUR)
6
Core Identification 7
The core shall be identified as follows:
2 cores : Red, Black
3 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue
4 cores : Red, Yellow, Blue, Black
Features
Fully complies with BS 6387 Category C, W, Z and IEC 60331 Fire Resistance Tests
Reduced flame propagation - IEC 60332 part 3 Category A, B, C
Low Smoke Emission - IEC 61034
Low Acid Gas Emission - IEC 60754 part 1 (< 0.5% acid gas)
2 1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 17 3.5 12.1 220 15.43 0.1190 0.23
2 2.5 7/0.67 2.01 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 18 3.5 7.41 2100 9.45 0.1120 0.25
2 4 7/0.85 2.55 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 19 3.5 4.61 1800 5.88 0.1050 0.27
2 6 7/1.04 3.12 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 21 3.5 3.08 1500 3.93 0.1000 0.30
2 10 7/1.35 4.05 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 23 3.5 1.83 1200 2.33 0.0942 0.32
2 16 Min: 6 Wire 4.7 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 24 3.5 1.15 1100 1.47 0.0913 0.35
2 25 Min: 6 Wire 5.9 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 28 3.5 0.727 1100 0.927 0.0922 0.38
2 35 Min: 6 Wire 7.0 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 30 3.5 0.524 1000 0.669 0.0892 0.42
2 50 Min: 6 Wire 8.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.9 33 3.5 0.387 900 0.494 0.0887 0.45
2 70 Min:12 wire 9.7 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.0 38 3.5 0.268 900 0.343 0.0872 0.49
2 95 Min:15 wire 11.4 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.1 41 3.5 0.193 800 0.248 0.0850 0.55
2 120 Min: 18 wire 12.8 1.2 1.2 2.0 2.3 45 3.5 0.153 800 0.197 0.0846 0.57
2 150 Min: 18 wire 14.3 1.4 1.3 2.5 2.4 50 3.5 0.124 800 0.16 0.0850 0.57
2 185 Min: 30 wire 15.8 1.6 1.3 2.5 2.6 55 3.5 0.0991 800 0.129 0.0854 0.55
2 240 Min: 34 wire 18.3 1.7 1.4 2.5 2.7 60 3.5 0.0754 700 0.0998 0.0843 0.60
2 300 Min: 34 wire 20.5 1.8 1.5 2.5 2.9 66 3.5 0.0601 700 0.0812 0.0836 0.62
2 400 Min: 53 wire 23.3 2.0 1.7 2.5 3.2 73 3.5 0.0470 700 0.0657 0.0833 0.64
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.
CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL DATA - 600/1000V XLPE/LSOH/SWA/LSOH FIRE RESISTANCE CABLE
Conductor Nominal Nominal Armour Nominal Approx. Test Maximum Minimum A.C Reactance Capacitance
Nominal No./Dia. Approx. Thickness Thickness Wire Thickness Overall Voltage Conductor Insulation Resistance at 60Hz
No. of of Separation Diameter of Diameter Resistance Resistance at 90°C
Sectional of Wire Outer at 20°C at 20°C
of Area Diameter Insulation Sheath Sheath
Cores
mm² No./mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kV/5min
3 1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 17 3.5 12.1 2200 15.43 0.119 0.23
3 2.5 7/0.67 2.01 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 18 3.5 7.41 2100 9.45 0.112 0.25
3 4 7/0.85 2.55 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 20 3.5 4.61 1800 5.88 0.105 0.27
3 6 7/1.04 3.12 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 22 3.5 3.08 1500 3.93 0.100 0.30
3 10 7/1.35 4.05 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 24 3.5 1.83 1200 2.33 0.0942 0.32
3 16 Min: 6 wire 4.7 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.8 26 3.5 1.15 1100 1.47 0.0913 0.35
3 25 Min: 6 wire 5.9 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 30 3.5 0.727 1100 0.927 0.0922 0.38
3 35 Min: 6 wire 7.0 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 32 3.5 0.524 1000 0.669 0.0892 0.42
3 50 Min: 6 wire 8.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 1.9 35 3.5 0.387 900 0.494 0.0887 0.45
3 70 Min: 12 wire 9.7 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.0 40 3.5 0.268 900 0.343 0.0872 0.49
3 95 Min:15 wire 11.4 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.1 44 3.5 0.193 800 0.248 0.085 0.55
3 120 Min: 18 wire 12.8 1.2 1.2 2.0 2.3 48 3.5 0.153 800 0.197 0.0846 0.57
3 150 Min: 18 wire 14.3 1.4 1.3 2.5 2.4 53 3.5 0.124 800 0.160 0.085 0.57
3 185 Min: 30 wire 15.8 1.6 1.3 2.5 2.6 58 3.5 0.0991 800 0.129 0.0854 0.55
3 240 Min: 34 wire 18.3 1.7 1.4 2.5 2.7 65 3.5 0.0754 700 0.0998 0.0843 0.60
3 300 Min: 34 wire 20.5 1.8 1.5 2.5 2.9 70 3.5 0.0601 700 0.0812 0.0836 0.62
3 400 Min: 53 wire 23.3 2.0 1.7 2.5 3.2 80 3.5 0.0470 700 0.0657 0.0833 0.64
4 1.5 7/0.53 1.59 0.7 1.2 0.9 1.8 19 3.5 12.1 2200 15.43 0.119 0.23
4 2.5 7/0.67 2.01 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 20 3.5 7.41 2100 9.45 0.112 0.25
4 4 7/0.85 2.55 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 22 3.5 4.61 1800 5.88 0.105 0.27
4 6 7/1.04 3.12 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 23 3.5 3.08 1500 3.93 0.100 0.30
4 10 7/1.35 4.05 0.7 1.2 1.25 1.8 26 3.5 1.83 1200 2.33 0.0942 0.32
4 16 Min 6 wire 4.7 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.8 28 3.5 1.15 1100 1.47 0.0913 0.35
4 25 Min 6 wire 5.9 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.8 32 3.5 0.727 1100 0.927 0.0922 0.38
4 35 Min 6 wire 7.0 0.9 1.2 1.6 1.9 35 3.5 0.524 1000 0.669 0.0892 0.42
4 50 Min 6 wire 8.0 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.1 39 3.5 0.387 900 0.494 0.0887 0.45
4 70 Min: 12 wire 9.7 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.2 43 3.5 0.268 900 0.343 0.0872 0.49
4 95 Min:15 wire 11.4 1.1 1.2 2.0 2.3 48 3.5 0.193 800 0.248 0.085 0.55
4 120 Min: 18 wire 12.8 1.2 1.3 2.5 2.5 53 3.5 0.153 800 0.197 0.0846 0.57
4 150 Min: 18 wire 14.3 1.4 1.4 2.5 2.7 58 3.5 0.124 800 0.160 0.085 0.57
4 185 Min: 30 wire 15.8 1.6 1.5 2.5 2.8 64 3.5 0.0991 800 0.129 0.0854 0.55
4 240 Min: 34 wire 18.3 1.7 1.6 2.5 3.1 71 3.5 0.0754 700 0.0998 0.0843 0.60
4 300 Min: 34 wire 20.5 1.8 1.7 2.5 3.3 77 3.5 0.0601 700 0.0812 0.0836 0.62
4 400 Min: 53 wire 23.3 2.0 1.9 3.15 3.6 87 3.5 0.0470 700 0.0657 0.0833 0.64
All of the above information, including drawings, illustrations and graphic designs, reflects our present understanding and is to the best of our knowledge and belief correct and
reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an assurance of
any particular quality or performance. Such an assurance is only provided in the context of our product specifications or explicit contractual arrangements. Our liability for these
products is set forth in our standard terms and conditions of sale.