S3 BFOU(i) 250V Offshore Instrument Cable | Fire Resistant | Individual Screened | NEK 606

NEK 606 Offshore Instrumentation and Signal Cable22
Description

Product Overview

The S3 BFOU(i) 250V Offshore Instrument Cable represents the highest standard of fire safety and signal integrity for critical offshore applications. Engineered with advanced mica glass tape fire protection and individual pair screening technology, this cable ensures continuous circuit operation even under extreme fire conditions while providing superior electromagnetic compatibility.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Superior Fire Resistance: Mica glass tape construction maintains circuit integrity during fire emergencies

  • Individual Pair Screening: Each twisted pair/triple features dedicated screening for optimal EMI protection

  • Enhanced Safety Package: Fire resistant, low smoke, and halogen-free properties ensure maximum personnel safety

  • Robust Mechanical Protection: Tinned copper braid armour provides durability and reliable grounding

  • Dual-Layer Insulation: Mica glass tape combined with EPR ensures both fire resistance and electrical performance

  • Full Standards Compliance: Meets NEK 606, IEC 60228, and IEC 60092-350 requirements

Applications

Critical signal transmission systems where fire integrity is essential:

  • Emergency Safety Systems: Fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown systems

  • Critical Control Circuits: Safety interlocks, alarm systems, and emergency communications

  • Process Instrumentation: Sensors and measurement devices in hazardous areas

  • Marine Safety Systems: Platform emergency systems and vessel safety networks

  • Drilling & Production: Jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, FPSO vessels, and fixed platforms

Construction

Advanced fire-resistant construction for critical applications:

  1. Conductor: Circular tinned stranded copper (0.75/1.5/2.5mm²) per IEC 60228

  2. Insulation: Mica glass tape and Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)

  3. Individual Screening:

    • Color-coded cores twisted as pairs/triples

    • Screened with copper-backed polyester tape and copper drain wire

    • Each pair/triple wrapped with polyester tape over screen

  4. Cabling: Screened pairs laid up together and wrapped with polyester tape

  5. Inner Covering: Halogen-free flame retardant compound

  6. Braid Armour: Tinned copper wire braid per IEC 60092-350

  7. Outer Sheath: Halogen-free thermoset compound, Type SHF2

Specifications

  • Rated Voltage: 250V

  • Conductor Sizes: 0.75mm², 1.5mm², 2.5mm²

  • Fire Performance: Fire resistant (circuit integrity maintained)

  • Screening Type: Individual pair screening

  • Standards Compliance: NEK 606, IEC 60228, IEC 60092-350

  • Flame Performance: Fire resistant

  • Smoke Emission: Low smoke density

  • Halogen Content: Halogen-free

  • Sheath Type: SHF2 compound

  • Armour Type: Tinned copper braid

  • Temperature Rating: -40°C to +90°C operational

  • Installation: Suitable for fixed offshore installations and marine applications