Product Overview
The CHEPFP80/SC is a high-flexibility, safety-critical marine communication cable designed for protected installations within conduits, ducts, or control enclosures. It combines a flexible tinned copper wire braid armor, a dedicated metallic screen, and a Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) construction with a Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) inner sheath. Its “Without Outer Sheath” (0) design is optimized for raceway installation, delivering an ideal solution that prioritizes ease of installation, EMI shielding, and superior fire safety (IEC 60754, 61034) in space-constrained and safety-sensitive areas.
Key Features & Benefits
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Ultimate Flexibility for Conduit Pulling: The tinned copper wire braid armor (8) provides mechanical protection while ensuring high flexibility. Combined with the no outer sheath (0) design, it offers a reduced cross-section and lower friction, significantly easing installation in conduits, cable ducts, and cabinets.
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Dual-Layer EMI/RFI Shielding: Features a primary metallic screen (P) plus a conductive copper braid armor, creating an effective dual shield that protects sensitive instrumentation and data signals from electromagnetic interference, ensuring signal integrity in noisy environments.
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Enhanced Fire Safety in a Compact Format: Provides full Halogen-Free (IEC 60754) and Low Smoke (IEC 61034) flame retardant (SC) performance. This is essential for confined spaces, as it minimizes corrosive fumes and smoke, while the compact design is perfect for protected pathways.
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Robust & Practical Construction: EPR insulation ensures reliable performance at temperatures up to 90°C. The SHF1 inner sheath provides necessary internal protection and chemical resistance, maintaining the cable's LSHF properties in a streamlined package.
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 | EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) |
| Inner Sheath | PF | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Alu/Polyester Tape + Copper Drain Wire |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | SC | Halogen Free Low Smoke Flame Retardant |
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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Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1 (Single), IEC 60332-3-22 (Bunched)
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Halogen Free: IEC 60754
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Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034
Applications
This cable is engineered for demanding, protected installations where flexibility, signal clarity, and fire safety are paramount:
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Marine & Offshore: Internal wiring for critical instrumentation, control systems, alarm circuits, and communications within control consoles, junction boxes, and conduits on ships and platforms, meeting strict LSHF regulations for engine rooms and living quarters.
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Industrial: Process control, data acquisition, and factory automation systems in power generation, chemical processing, and manufacturing plants, especially where cables must be run through protective conduits or tight spaces and comply with low smoke, zero halogen safety standards.