FP PLUS - Model Specification

General

Cables for fire detection and fire alarm critical signal paths in enhanced application areas, voice alarm systems and emergency lighting systems should be of screened construction and sufficiently robust to meet the intended installation condition.

Cables should meet the performance requirements of BS6387 Category CWZ, EN 50200 PH120, BS 8434-2 120 minutes, BS EN 60332-1-2, BS EN 50266-2-4, BS EN 61034-2 and produce less than 0.5% acidic gases when tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1.

Voltage rating

The cables shall be rated at 300/500V

Conductors

Conductors shall consist of plain annealed copper and the circuit protective conductor of tinned annealed copper.

Insulation

The insulation shall be of a robust cross-linked mineral filled type complying with BS7655 type EI5.

Core Identification

Cores shall be identified by colours.

Screen

The screen shall consist of a longitudinally applied laminated aluminium tape securely bonded to the sheath.

A full size uninsulated tinned copper circuit protective conductor shall be in contact with the screen.

Sheath

The sheath shall be a robust mineral filled compound complying with BS7655 Type LTS3.

Certification

The fire resistant properties of the cable shall be certified by a recognised approval body.

Manufacturing experience

The manufacturer shall have at least 10 years experience in the supply of fire resistant cables of similar construction.

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