Basic requirements

FKS-PLAMEX power cables are notable for their improved performance in the case of fire, in addition to the requirements generally applying to power cables:

• Low smoke density (firefighting and rescue operations made easier)
• Reduced flame propagation (limited fire damage)
• No corrosive combustion gases, owing to use of halogen-free materials (no danger to persons and no subsequent damages in the case of fire)

These three basic requirements are met by all FKS-PLAMEX cables and verified by the following tests:

- Smoke density:

DIN VDE 0472 Part 816; IEC 1034

- Flame propagation:

DIN VDE 0472 Part 804, Test method C; IEC 332-3 Category A, B or C (Test on bunched wires or cables under fire conditions)

- Corrosivity:

DIN VDE 0472 Part 813; IEC 754-2

Additional fire tests:

- Circuit integrity of cable only:

DIN VDE 0472 Part 814; IEC 331

The stress duration for cables designated FE180 is 180 minutes.

- Circuit integrity of cable installation:

DIN 4102 Part 12;

This test according to building legislation differs essentially from the tests according to VDE. No longer is the cable examined alone (test on circuit integrity of cable only), a complete installation (cable installation) undergoes testing. Apart from the cable, the cable installation includes support devices, connecting elements and mountings. A detailed test certificate is issued for the test performed. Circuit integrity of cable installation is classified as E30 (30 min.) and E90 (90 min.) respectively, depending on the stress duration.

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- Polypropylene (PP) insulation
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Halogen-free sheath

Application:

Halogen-free building wire, for installation in dry and wet zones, for installation in, on and under plaster as well as outdoors, if protected against UV radiation.

FKS-PLAMEX 2 NHXMH 300/500 V DIN VDE 0250-214

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- XLPE insulation (cross-linked polyethylene)
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Halogen-free sheath

Application:

Flame retardant halogen-free building wire, for installation in dry and wet zones, for installation in, on and under plaster as well as outdoors, but not for direct burial.

FKS-PLAMEX 3; 3C N2XH; N2XCH 0.6/1 kV DIN VDE 0276-604

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- XLPE insulation (cross-linked polyethylene)
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Concentric copper conductor (with C designation)
- Halogen-free sheath

Application:

Flame retardant halogen-free power cable, for installation in dry and wet zones, for installation in, on and under plaster as well as outdoors, but not for direct burial. These cables are installed mainly in buildings and installations with increased safety requirements for people and valuable contents for example: hospitals, schools, industrial buildings, high-rise buildings, department stores, power plants, theaters, hotels, computer centers etc.

FKS-PLAMEX 4; 4C NHXHX; NHXCHX 0.6/1 kV DIN VDE 0266

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- Halogen-free cross-linked insulation
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Concentric copper conductor (with C designation)
- Halogen-free cross-linked sheath

Application:

Flame retardant halogen-free power cable for use in the containment of nuclear power plants.

FKS-PLAMEX 5; 5C NHXHX FE180/E30; NHXCHX FE180/E30 0.6/1 kV DIN VDE 0266

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- Separator on mineral base
- Halogen-free cross-linked insulation
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Separator glass tape
- Concentric copper conductor (with C designation)
- Halogen-free cross-linked sheath

Application:

Flame retardant halogen-free power cable, for cable installation sections required for signaling a fire and clearing a building, circuit integrity of cable installation must amount to at least 30 minutes. These include: fire alarm systems, systems for issuing alarms and instructions to visitors and staff, safety lighting and other emergency-circuit lighting, except for final circuits, personal elevator systems with evacuation circuit.

FKS-PLAMEX 6; 6C NHXHX FE180/E90; NHXCHX FE180/E90 0.6/1 kV DIN VDE 0266

Constructional elements:

- Copper conductor
- Separator on mineral base (coordinated with E90 stressing)
- Halogen-free cross-linked insulation
- Halogen-free inner covering
- Separator glass tape
- Concentric copper conductor (with C designation)
- Halogen-free cross-linked sheath

Application: