What is BS EN 50288 XLPE/CAM/LSZH Cable?

These cables are designed to connect electrical instrument circuits and provide communication services in and around process plants (e.g. petrochemical industry etc.). Not suitable for direct burial applications. Used in areas where circuit integrity is required in the event of a fire situation. For installations where fire, smoke emissions and toxic fumes create a potential risk to life and equipment.

Characteristics

• Voltage Rating (Uo/U): 300/500V
• Temperature Rating: Fixed: -30°C to +90°C
• Minimum Bending Radius: 7.5 × overall diameter
• Core Identification: White and Black numbered
• Sheath Colour: Black

Cable Standards

• BS EN 50288-1
• BS EN 50288-7
• HD 383
• BS EN 50290-2
• BS EN/IEC 60332-1
• BS EN/IEC 60332-3-24
• BS EN 61034-2
• BS EN 50267-2-3
• BS EN 50267-2-1
• IEC 60331-23
• BS EN 60228

Construction

• Conductor:
  • 0.5mm²- 0.75mm²: Class 5 Flexible Copper Conductor
  • 1mm² and above: Class 2 Stranded Copper Conductor
• Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
• Screen Options: Individual and Collective Screen or Collective Screen
• Screen Material: PET (Polyester Tape) AL/PET (Aluminium/Polyester Tape) with tinned drain wire
• Types Available: Multi-Core, Multi-Pair, PiMF and TiMF Type
• Sheath: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)