Product Overview
The CHEPF80/NC is a Fire Resistant marine communication cable engineered for essential circuits where maintaining signal integrity during a fire is critical. It upgrades the standard CHEPF80/SC design by incorporating Mica/EPR insulation to meet stringent IEC 60331 fire resistance standards while retaining all Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) safety benefits. Featuring tinned copper braid armor for EMI protection, this cable is designed for vital alarm, control, and communication systems in marine and high-risk industrial environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Certified Fire Resistance: Complies with IEC 60331, ensuring the cable continues to operate critical circuits for a specified duration under direct flame exposure.
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Enhanced Safety Profile: Provides Halogen-Free (IEC 60754) and Low Smoke (IEC 61034) emission for increased personnel safety, along with Flame Retardant (IEC 60332) properties.
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EMI Shielding & Flexibility: The Tinned Copper Wire Braid Armor (Code 8) offers effective protection against electromagnetic interference while maintaining good cable flexibility compared to steel armor.
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Compact & Durable Design: The construction without an additional outer sheath (Code 0) results in a more compact diameter, suitable for space-constrained applications, while the overall build ensures durability in harsh conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PF | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | NC | Halogen Free Low Smoke 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 Resistant: IEC 60331
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Flame Retardant: 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 specifically designed for safety-critical and EMI-sensitive circuits, including:
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Emergency communications, fire alarm systems, control instrumentation, and navigation systems on ships and offshore platforms (e.g., oil & gas).
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Essential control and data networks in industrial plants where fire integrity and signal clarity are paramount, such as power plants, chemical facilities, and mining operations.