RECOMMENDED CABLES
Analogue Loops, Conventional Sounders and Data Loops
Fire rated Cables for Loops and Sounder Circuits
AEI type Firetec Multicore Ref. F1C1 (1 mm2) to F1C2.5 (2.5 mm2) in 2 core
AEI type Firetec Armoured Ref. F2C1 (1.5 mm2) to F2C2.5 (2.5 mm2) in 2 core
AEI type Mineral Insulated Cable (all types up to 2.5 mm2)
BICC types Mineral Insulated twin twisted conductor cables, Ref. CCM2T1RG and CCM2T1.5 RG
BICC types Mineral Insulated Pyrotenax (all types up to 2.5 mm2)
CALFLEX type Calflam CWZ 2 core type up to 2.5 mm2
PIRELLI type FP200 Gold 2 core type from 1 mm2 to 2.5 mm2
FIRETUF (OHLS) FTZ up to 2.5 mm2. Manufactured by Draka
All cables must be screened
Minimum detection loop conductor section size is 0.5 sq.mm
Maximum detection loop conductor section size is 2.5 sq.mm
There should only be one analogue detector loop per shielded cable.
Analogue detector loops and conventional sounders should not run in the same shielded cable.
If the system requires one or more repeaters, it will be necessary to use a four core data cable to create a data loop
between the panel and the repeater. Alternatively, it is possible to use multi-mode dual-core fibre-optic cable or a TCP/IP
connection for the same purpose.
All earth screened cables should have a proper connection.
A connection board or an earth bar can be used to fit all together.
Cable Glands: M20x1.5 IP65 4-9mm (recommended)
RS422
Serial communication cable should be minimum SF/UTP cat.5e grade data cable,
eg:FIRETUF 128690NN SF/UTP Cat."5" FB 90 (mbzh) by Draka.
Fibre Optic
Multi-mode Dual Core sheathed fire proof with 62,5µ/125µ fibre terminated in ST connectors
Monomode Fibre
Please consult the
for further information.
NODE+ / Installation & Commission Manual / © GFE 220331
20
