Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Communication & Control Cable New Product Training.

Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Communication & Control Cable

New Product Training

Overview

• 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?

• 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• Hospitals• Schools• Municipal• Commercial• Arenas

• Confined-spaces, where public safety is critical

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Cable Benefits

• 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

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LSZH Communication and Control Cables

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• Multi-Pair, Shielded Options• EMI and noise protection• Individually foiled pairs to eliminate pair to pair cross

talk

Alpha Wire Product Family

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