FS Cables Announce LUL Approval for Draka Firetuf Data & Coax Cables
22 August 2007 10:00
FS Cables is pleased to announce that the Draka Firetuf range of data and coax cables have been tested for and met the requirements of London Underground Limited (LUL) standard 2-01001-002.
As the official distributor of the Draka Firetuf range of data and coax cables FS Cables is delighted with the decision as the LUL engineering standard is both stringent in its testing and internationally recognised as a benchmark for fire safety.
The LUL standard comprises tests for flammability to BS4066: Part 3, smoke emission to BS EN 50268 and toxic fume emissions.
In addition, both cables have been tested for and met fire resistance BS EN 50200:2000 and BS8434-2:2003 and achieved the required performance of class PH120 and 120 minutes survival time when tested to BS8434-2 for FR enhanced cables.
The results demonstrate the Draka Firetuf data and coax's ability for continued functionality in the event of fire and 'rubber stamps' them as the ideal cables for digital signaling and CCTV in tunnel and train station applications.
Draka FireTuf data has been developed to meet the increasing needs for high speed data transmission approaching Cat 5 standards. Building Management Systems (BMS), CCTV, access controls and traditional local area networks (LANs) for critical systems are increasingly looking for continued functionality in the event of fire.
The FireTuf coax performs in a similar way to the 75? RG59 which is widely used in the CCTV sector. This maintains the integrity of video signal in the event of fire, enabling continued monitoring of fire exits and evacuation routes.
Applications also include video surveillance with digitised screening capabilities, for example where smoke detection systems are used. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen properties of both cables make them ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments.
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