Posted 07 May 2020
The market for soft skin fire alarm cables is now well established and some might say over subscribed! However it has taken years to develop a high performance data cable to meet the same standards.
Draka FireTuf Data is a totally new product which 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 cables can be terminated using traditional LAN Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC) making them ideal for use in horizontal backbone wiring systems in offices and public buildings.
The patented design of Draka FireTuf Data has successfully passed both BS5839:2002 and the 3 in 1 enhanced BS58434-2 test. It is also fire resistant to IEC 60331-23 and is Low Smoke Halogen Free throughout.
Applications include airports, hospitals, prisons, high rise office buildings and anywhere that continued transmissions in the event of fire are important. The red Low Smoke Halogen Free jacket also offers excellent flame retardance, further reducing the spread of fire.
FS Cables are the official distributor of the Draka FireTuf range of data and coaxial cables. We have a large amount of both available directly from stock.
The FireTuf Coax performs in a similar way to 75Ω 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.
Due to the Low Smoke Zero Halogen properties of the FireTuf Coax, it is ideal for use in public, commercial and industrial environments. We also stock a suitable BNC connector.
For full details of the Draka FireTuf Data range please click here where you can download a full technical specification sheet. Alternatively please call our sales team for a quote, or more information.