Transcript Why Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Cable?

Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Communication & Control Cable
New Product Training
Overview
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What are Halogens?
Effects of Smoke
Why Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Cables?
Applications
Cable Benefits
Product Overview
• Multi-conductor Unshielded
• Multi-pair Shielded
• Additional Information
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What are Halogens?
• Highly reactive elements
• Ex: Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine
• Very Stable, under normal conditions
When Burned:
• Toxic gases are emitted
• These gases can create acid when mixed with water
• Acid is harmful to humans/animals
• Acid is highly corrosive to metals and most solids
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Effects of Smoke
• Smoke inhalation accounts for the
majority of fire related injuries
• Smoke can impede eyesight or
cause temporary blindness during
a fire
LSZH compounds:
• Thermoplastic polymers
• Very light, or clearer smoke, is
created during combustion
• Greatly increases visibility in the
event of a fire
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Why Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Cable?
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Deadly fires have increased awareness
Improved safety standards stemming from the UK and EU
More countries are adopting the new standards globally
Many governments are requiring these cables for certain
applications
• These cables can greatly decrease the risk of human harm
during a fire
• Protection of capital equipment
• Bottom line:
Keep people safe if
there is a fire!
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LSZH Applications
• Transportation
• Airports
• Trains/Train Stations
• Subways
• Buildings
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Hospitals
Schools
Municipal
Commercial
Arenas
• Confined-spaces, where public safety is critical
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Cable Benefits
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Safety is #1 benefit
Smooth, durable jackets
Color-coded conductors
Meets UL and CSA standards
Passes IEC tests for:
• Flammability (60332-1)
• Acid Gas Generation (60754-1, 60754-2)
• Smoke Emission (61034-2)
• RoHS and REACH approved
• Commonly used with:
• Intercoms, Security, Relays, Internal wiring, ticket machines, display
boards, Serial Data, etc.
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LSZH Communication and Control Cables
• Multi-Conductor, Unshielded
• Smaller diameters for tighter applications where noise is not a
concern
Shield Type
AWG Size
No. of Items
No. of Conductors
Unshielded
22 (7/30)
2 0 (7/30)
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2-10
2-6
Insulation
LSZH
Jacket
LSZH
Temp. Range (°C)
Approvals
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-20 to +75
UL-CM, CSA-CMG,
CSA FT4, REACH, RoHS
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LSZH Communication and Control Cables
• Multi-Pair, Shielded Options
• EMI and noise protection
• Individually foiled pairs to eliminate pair to pair cross talk
Shield Type
Overall Foil
Individual Foil
24 (7/32)
22 (7/30)
No. of Items
10
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No. of Pairs
1-10
2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12
Insulation
LSZH
Polypropylene
Jacket
LSZH
LSZH
AWG (stranding)
Temp. Range (°C )
Approvals
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-20 to +75
UL-CM, CSA-CMG,
CSA FT4, REACH, RoHS
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Alpha Wire Product Family
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