Product Overview
The CHEVP82/NA is a premium Fire Resistant marine communication cable, engineered to maintain critical circuit integrity during fire emergencies. It features a robust construction with mica glass tape and EPR insulation for fire survival, a tinned copper braid screen for EMI protection, and a durable tinned copper wire armor with an overall PVC outer sheath. This cable is designed to meet the stringent requirements of IEC 60092 and IEC 60331 for marine and offshore applications, while also providing Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) safety properties.
Key Features & Benefits
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Certified Fire Resistance: Complies with IEC 60331, ensuring continued operation of essential alarm, communication, and control systems under fire conditions.
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Enhanced Circuit Protection: The combination of copper braid screening and copper braid armor provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and mechanical protection.
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Comprehensive Safety: Offers Flame Retardant (IEC 60332), Halogen Free (IEC 60754), and Low Smoke (IEC 61034) properties to enhance personnel safety during an incident.
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Durable Outer Protection: The overall PVC sheath offers additional environmental, chemical, and abrasion resistance.
Technical Specifications
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Rated Voltage: 150/250V
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Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: 90°C
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Available Conductor Cross-Sections: 0.5 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.0 mm², 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm²
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Core Configuration: 1 to 37 pairs.
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Outer Sheath Color: Standard Black (other colors available upon request).
Construction Details
| Item | Code | Material / Description |
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| Series Code | CH | Marine & Offshore Symmetrical Communication Cable |
| Conductor | / | Tinned / Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire |
| Insulation | E | Mica Glass Tape + EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) |
| Inner Sheath | V | PVC |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Aluminium/Polyester Tape + Copper Drain Wire |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 2 | PVC Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | NA | Fire Resistant |
Standards & Compliance
This cable is manufactured in full compliance with the following international standards:
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General Design: IEC 60092-350, IEC 60092-376
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Conductor: IEC 60228
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Insulation & Sheath: IEC 60092-360
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Fire Resistance: IEC 60331
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Flame Retardancy: IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3-22
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Halogen Free: IEC 60754
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Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034
Applications
This cable is designed for critical systems where circuit integrity is vital for safety and operations:
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Marine & Offshore: Fire alarm circuits, emergency communication systems, and essential instrumentation on ships, oil platforms, and offshore installations.
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Industrial: Safety and control systems in high-risk environments such as power plants, chemical plants, metallurgy, and mining.