Product Overview
The S13 BU(i) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable delivers exceptional fire-resistant performance with individual screening technology for critical offshore signal transmission. This compact, unarmoured cable combines advanced mica glass tape fire protection with individual pair screening to ensure reliable circuit integrity and signal quality in emergency situations and demanding marine environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Advanced Fire Resistance: Mica glass tape construction maintains critical circuit integrity during fire emergencies
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Individual Pair Screening: Dedicated screening for each twisted pair/triple ensures optimal EMI protection
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Compact & Lightweight: Unarmoured design reduces weight and installation complexity
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Complete Safety System: Fire resistant, low smoke, and halogen-free properties ensure maximum personnel protection
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Dual Insulation Protection: Mica glass tape combined with EPR ensures both fire survival and electrical reliability
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Corrosion Resistant: Tinned copper components provide excellent marine environment resistance
Applications
Critical signal transmission systems requiring fire integrity and compact design:
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Emergency Safety Systems: Fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown circuits
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Critical Process Control: Safety interlocks, alarm systems, and emergency communications
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Space-Constrained Applications: Compact control panels and instrumentation cabinets
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Marine Platform Systems: Drilling rigs, production platforms, and FPSO vessels
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Hazardous Area Instrumentation: Sensors and control devices in classified zones
Construction
Optimized construction for fire-resistant performance:
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Conductor: Circular tinned stranded copper (0.75/1.5/2.5mm²) per IEC 60228
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Insulation: Mica glass tape and Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
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Individual Screening:
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Color-coded cores twisted as pairs/triples
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Individual screening with copper-backed polyester tape and copper drain wire
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Each pair/triple wrapped with polyester tape over screen
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Cabling: Screened pairs laid up together and wrapped with polyester tape
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Outer Sheath: Halogen-free thermoset compound, Type SHF2
Specifications
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Rated Voltage: 250V
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Conductor Sizes: 0.75mm², 1.5mm², 2.5mm²
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Fire Performance: Fire resistant (circuit integrity maintained)
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Screening Type: Individual pair screening
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Standards Compliance: NEK 606, IEC 60228
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Safety Features: Fire resistant, low smoke, halogen-free
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Sheath Type: SHF2 compound
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Installation: Fixed offshore installations and marine applications
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Temperature Rating: -40°C to +90°C operational