PAS 5308 Part 1/Type 1 Mica tape/XLPE insulation IOS Fire resistant

Applications

These instrumentation and communication cable are used to transmit analogue or digital signals in measurement and process control where chemicals may be present. The individual screening of each pair limits the consequence of crosstalk. They maintain circuit integrity when exposed to fire.

Design

Conductor:

Stranded or flexible bare copper

Insulation:

Mica tape

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

Individual screen: 

Binder tape

Tinned copper drain wire, 

Aluminium/polyester tape

Binder tape

Overall screen: 

Binder tape

Tinned copper drain wire, 

Copper/polyester tape

Outer sheath:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Colour: black

Other colour on request.

Core identification

Pair: black - white
White core printed with pair number
On request: according to PAS 5308 part 1

Marking

NEXANS 279 MGT/XLPE/IND.+OA.SCR/PVC 300/500V Nber of pairs & cross-section Cu IEC 60331 IEC 60332-3-22(A) MM YYYY Manufacturing number + metric marking

Standards

PAS 5308 Part 1/type 1 (Design guide-lines)
BS EN 60228-2005