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LI-HCH FE180 Multi-Pair Braided Screened Flexible Communication Cable (300/500V)
Designed for indoor instrumentation cabling, control cabling, and wiring in electrically noisy office building environments and fire alarm systems, this multi-pair braided screened flexible communication cable (LI-HCH FE180, CU/SR/OSCR/LSZH, 300/500V, Class 5) combines an overall braided screen with galvanized steel wire armour and a dedicated fire barrier layer.
The construction includes IEC 60331-21 and BS 6387 CWZ circuit integrity performance, maintaining data transmission even under direct fire exposure, while the LSZH outer sheath supports low smoke, halogen-free installation in occupied buildings.
Key Features
Circuit Integrity Under Fire
Continues transmitting data when directly exposed to fire, complying with IEC 60331-21, BS 6387 CWZ and FE180 fire rating.
Galvanized Steel Wire Armour
Steel wire armour provides strong mechanical protection, suited to control and instrumentation cabling in demanding environments.
Dedicated Fire Barrier Layer
Polyester and fiberglass tape fire barrier layer adds an extra layer of thermal protection beneath the armour.
Braided Overall Screen
Tinned copper braid (≥85% coverage) with aluminum/polyester tape provides strong EMI shielding for noisy electrical environments.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen
LSZH sheath per BS 7652 §6.1 / BS 7655 §2.6 LTS3 class, with low halogen and corrosive gas emission for occupied buildings.
Dual CE & UL Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards for global fire alarm and instrumentation project compliance.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Custom Core Count
Available in 2 to 7-core configurations to match your instrumentation, control or fire alarm circuit requirements.
Custom Conductor Size
Available in 0.75, 1.0 and 1.5mm² conductor cross-sections across all core count configurations.
Custom Sheath Color
Standard black LSZH sheath; alternative colors available on request for circuit identification.
Multi-Standard Compliance Support
Engineering support to align cable selection with country-specific fire, smoke and toxicity standards for your project.
Custom Length & Reel Packaging
Supplied in custom cut lengths and reel/drum packaging configurations to suit project logistics needs.
Private Labeling & Branding
OEM/ODM packaging, reel labeling and documentation support available for distributors and fire system contractors.
Technical Specifications
| Conductor | Plain annealed copper wire, stranded, per IEC(EN) 60228 class 2 |
|---|---|
| Pair Twisting | Different lay lengths per pair, twisted to minimize interference |
| Cabling / Filler | Cores assembled with suitable non-hygroscopic filler in the same concentric layer |
| Overall Screen | Tinned copper braid (≥85% coverage) with aluminum or polyester tape |
| Fire Barrier Layer | Polyester tape and fiberglass tape |
| Armour | Galvanized steel wire armour |
| Outer Sheath | Thermoplastic per BS 7652 §6.1 / BS 7655 §2.6, LSZH compound LTS3 class (SW2-SW4 type), black |
| Working Voltage | 300/500V |
| Dielectric Test | 2000V r.m.s. × 5 min (core-to-core) |
| Insulation Resistance | ≥1000MΩ×km at 20°C |
| Short-Circuit Temperature | 250°C |
| Operating Temperature (Fixed) | -30°C ~ +90°C |
| Installation Temperature | -20°C ~ +50°C |
| Min. Bending Radius | 7.5 × OD |
| Certification | Dual certified: EU CE, North America UL |
| Working Voltage | 300/500V |
|---|---|
| Short-Circuit Temp. | 250°C |
| Fire Rating | FE180 (PH30) |
| Certification | CE + UL |
| Cable Code | No. of Cores × Cross-Section (mm²) | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Sheath Thickness (mm) | Nominal Diameter (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 2 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.3 | 55 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 2 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6.9 | 62 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 2 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 7.3 | 79 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 3 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.6 | 67 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 3 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 77 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 3 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 7.6 | 101 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 4 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 85 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 4 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 7.7 | 98 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 4 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 8.2 | 112 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 5 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 7.9 | 105 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 5 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 7.9 | 117 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 5 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 127 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 6 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 8.6 | 121 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 6 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 9.1 | 138 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 6 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 161 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 7 × 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 8.6 | 131 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 7 × 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 9.1 | 152 |
| LI-HCH FE180 (PH30) | 7 × 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 193 |
Construction & Configuration
Conductor
Plain annealed copper wire, stranded, complying with IEC(EN) 60228 class 2.
Pair Twisting & Filler
Cores twisted with varying lay lengths to minimize interference, assembled with suitable non-hygroscopic filler in the same concentric layer.
Overall Screen
Tinned copper braid (≥85% coverage) combined with aluminum or polyester tape for strong EMI shielding.
Fire Barrier Layer
Polyester tape and fiberglass tape provide an additional thermal barrier beneath the armour, supporting the FE180 fire rating.
Armour
Galvanized steel wire armour delivers strong mechanical protection for demanding installation environments.
Outer Sheath
Black LSZH thermoplastic sheath per BS 7652 §6.1 / BS 7655 §2.6, available in 2 to 7-core configurations per the dimensional data table above.
Standards & Test Documentation
Fire Circuit Integrity Standards (FE180)
IEC 60331-21; BS 6387 CWZ; DIN VDE 0472-814 (FE180); BS 8434-2 (120mins); BS 5839-1 Clause 26.2e; CEI 20-36/2-1; SS 229-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F3); NF C32-070-2.3 (CR1). Mechanical shock integrity: EN 50200 (PH120), CEI 20-36/4-0. Mechanical shock + water spray integrity: EN 50200 Annex E. System circuit integrity per installation system: DIN 4102-12, E30.
Flame Retardancy & Reduced Flame Spread
Single vertical cable flame test: EN/IEC/BS EN 60332-1-2; VDE 0482-332-1; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F1); NF C32-070-2.1 (C2); CEI 20-35/1-2; EN 50265-2-1*; DIN VDE 0482-265-2-1*. Bunched vertical cable flame spread reduction: EN/IEC/BS EN 60332-3-24 (cat. C); VDE 0482-332-3; NBN C 30-004 (cat. F2); NF C32-070-2.2 (C1); CEI 20-22/3-4; EN 50266-2-4*; DIN VDE 0482-266-2-4.
Halogen-Free, Low Smoke & Non-Toxic
Zero halogen: IEC 60754-1; EN 50267-2-1; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-1; CEI 20-37/2-1; BS 6425-1*. Non-corrosive gas emission: IEC 60754-2; EN 50267-2-2; DIN VDE 0482-267-2-2; CEI 20-37/2-2; BS 6425-2*. Minimum smoke emission: IEC/EN 61034-1&2; DIN VDE 0482-1034-1&2; CEI 20-37/3-1&2; EN 50268-1&2*; BS 7622-1&2*. Non-toxic gas: NES 02-713; NF C 20-454.
Dual CE & UL Certified
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards, in addition to the full fire, smoke and toxicity performance suite listed above.
Steel Wire Armour + Fire Barrier
Galvanized steel wire armour combined with a polyester/fiberglass fire barrier layer, distinguishing this cable from unarmoured fire-resistant data cable constructions.
LSZH per BS 7652 §6.1 / BS 7655 §2.6
Outer sheath complies with BS 7652 §6.1 and BS 7655 §2.6 thermoplastic requirements, LSZH compound LTS3 class (SW2-SW4 type).
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