Product Overview
The CHEFP80/NA is a specialized Fire Resistant (FR) marine communication cable designed to ensure the integrity of critical circuits during a fire emergency. Combining fire-resistant EPR insulation, an overall copper braid screen and armor, and a durable PCP inner sheath, this cable is engineered to maintain signal transmission in vital systems when it matters most. It is the optimal choice for essential communication and control networks on ships, offshore platforms, and in other high-risk industrial environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Guaranteed Circuit Integrity: Provides certified Fire Resistance (IEC 60331), ensuring continued operation of emergency systems such as alarms and communications during a fire event.
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Dual-Function Copper Braid: The overall tinned copper wire braid serves as both a highly effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) screen and a robust protective armor, ensuring signal clarity and mechanical durability.
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Robust & Protective Construction: Mica-reinforced EPR insulation and a Polychloroprene (PCP) inner sheath offer excellent resistance to flame, heat, oil, and harsh environmental conditions.
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Marine & Industrial Grade: Built to the stringent IEC 60092 series of standards, it is specifically designed for the demanding conditions of maritime and heavy industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
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Rated Voltage: 150/250V
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Maximum Continuous Conductor 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: Available from 1 to 37 pairs.
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 + Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) |
| Inner Sheath | F | Polychloroprene (PCP) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Aluminium/Polyester Tape + Drain Wire |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | NA | Fire Resistant |
Standards & Compliance
This cable is manufactured in full compliance with the following key 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 Resistant: IEC 60331
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Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1 (Single), IEC 60332-3-22 (Bunched)
Applications
This fire-resistant cable is essential for mission-critical circuits that must remain operational in an emergency, including:
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Emergency alarm systems, public address (PA) systems, and vital communications on marine vessels and offshore oil & gas platforms.
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Critical control and instrumentation loops in hazardous industrial sectors such as power plants, chemical processing facilities, metallurgy, and mining.