FPLR Shielded Fire Alarm Cable E-Series, LSHF
Brand: NORDEN
Product Overview
Norden FPLR shielded fire alarm E-series cable is suitable for vertical runs in signaling and fire alarm systems, operating in high temperature levels. This cable is constructed with LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free) insulation and outer jacket with aluminum foil shielding that meets UL 1666 specifications. It complies with VW-1 Flame Test requirements in ANSI/UL 1581 and is tested as per ANSI/UL 1666 for flame propagation height of electrical and optical-fibre cables installed vertically in shafts.
Standard: ANSI/UL 1424, Cables for Power - Limited Fire - Alarm Circuits
Cable Construction
Conductor: Solid Bare Copper
Shielding: Aluminum Foil
Insulation: LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free)
Insulation Colour: Blue & Brown
Outer Jacket: LSHF (Low Smoke Halogen Free)
Jacket Colour: Red
Drain Wire: 1/0.8 AL
Section View Description
The cable's cross-section reveals its layered construction:
- Outer Jacket (Red)
- Shield (Aluminum Foil)
- Insulation (LSHF, Blue & Brown)
- Conductor (Solid Bare Copper)
- Drain Wire (1/0.8 AL)
Electrical & Environmental Characteristics
| Properties | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Conductor Resistant @ 20°C | 8.45 | Ω/km (14 AWG) |
| 13.5 | Ω/km (16 AWG) | |
| Min. Insulation Resistance @15.6°C | 100 | MΩ/kft (14 AWG) |
| 1000 | MΩ/kft (16 AWG) | |
| Operating Voltage | 300/500 | V |
| Breakdown Test | 2500 | V |
| Temperature Range | -35 to +90 | °C |
Physical Characteristics
| No. of Cores x Conductor Size | Conductor diameter (mm ±0.005) | Insulation diameter (mm ±0.1) | Jacket Thickness (mm ±0.01) | Jacket diameter (mm ±0.3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2C x 14 AWG | 1.63 | 2.7 | 0.58 | 6.8 |
| 2C x 16 AWG | 1.29 | 2.2 | 0.58 | 5.8 |
| 3C x 14 AWG | 1.63 | 2.7 | 0.60 | 7.1 |
| 3C x 16 AWG | 1.29 | 2.2 | 0.63 | 6.2 |
Ordering Information
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FE-1502X | 2Core x 16 AWG FPLR Shielded Fire Alarm Cable E-Series, LSHF |
| FE-2502X | 2Core x 14 AWG FPLR Shielded Fire Alarm Cable E-Series, LSHF |
| FE-1503X | 3Core x 16 AWG FPLR Shielded Fire Alarm Cable E-Series, LSHF |
| FE-2503X | 3Core x 14 AWG FPLR Shielded Fire Alarm Cable E-Series, LSHF |
Note: X (Colour code) → RD: Red; Y (Packing length) → 1: 100mtr, 2: 500mtr
