LSX Earthshield Cable – Flame Retardant Prysmian Afumex Cable
Flame Retardant Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen | LSX Earthshield Cable
Prysmian Afumex LSX Earthshield cable is a Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable which is low smoke and flame retardant.
Developed to address the specific needs of modern building services and systems – the robust but lightweight design also makes these cables the ideal choice to replace bulky indoor armoured cables on tray or basket.
Afumex LSX Earthshield cable is suitable for use in thin walls and partitions as per clause 522.6 of the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (1.0mm² to 2.5mm²).
LSX Earthshield Cable
Characteristics
Cable Approvals : All Prysmian cables are manufactured under the ISO 9001 Quality System certified by BASEC. BASEC Approved to BS 8436 (1.0mm² to 2.5mm²). Nail Penetration: ERA verified and tested
LSOH Wiring Cables & Conduit Wire
Conductor : Plain annealed copper solid or stranded (class 1 or 2) conductor complying with BS EN 60228
Insulation : 90°C cross linked XLPE insulation complying with BS7655 Type GP8
Screen : Laminated aluminium tape screen bonded to sheath and in contact with full size tinned annealed copper circuit protective conductor for 2, 3 & 4 core cables
Sheath :Â Robust thermoplastic LSOH sheath
Colour : White. Other colours are available to special order
Core Identification : o Brown o Blue,  o Brown o Black o Grey or o Blue o Brown o Black o Grey
Specifications : AFUMEX LSX screened wiring cables comply with BS 8436 for 1.0mm² to 2.5mm². AFUMEX LSX (4mm and 6mm) screened wiring cables are rated at 600/1000 V.
LSX Earthshield Cable
Features
- BASEC approved for the full size range of BS8436 (1.0mm² to 2.5mm²)
- Independently assessed by ERA for nail penetration tests (1.0mm² to 2.5mm²)
- Full 360° metal screen aids EMC compliance
- Low smoke emissions to BS EN 61034-2
- Acidic gas emission to BS EN 50267-2-1 (less than 0.5% acid gas)
- Easy to strip, terminate and gland
- Easy to install for surface clipped, tray and basket installations, giving reduced installation costs
- A robust screen that meets the nail penetration test given in BS 8436
- 70°C operating and 250°C short circuit temperature
- Full size CPC conductor on 2, 3 and 4 core cables
- Provides excellent resistance to ignition and flame spread and produces very low levels of smoke and virtually no acidic gases when burnt, safeguarding human life and protecting equipment
- Dressable – retains shape when installed
AFUMEX LSX Earthshield CABLE Specification
| Nominal cross sectional area mm² | Conceptual construction no/mm | Approx. overall diameter mm | Approx. cable weight kg | Maximum conductor resistance at 20°C ohms/km | Current rating DC or single phase AC enclosed Amps | Current rating, DC or single phase AC clipped direct Amps | Current rating, DC or single phase AC perforated tray Amps | Current rating, three phase AC perforated tray Amps | Volt drop DC or single phase AC mV/A/m | Volt drop three phase AC mV/A/m |
| AFUMEX LSX BS8436 | ||||||||||
| Two Core | ||||||||||
| 1.0 | 1/1.13 | 8.0 | 80 | 18.1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | – | 44 | – |
| 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 9.5 | 100 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 19.5 | 22 | – | 29 | – |
| 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 10.5 | 140 | 7.41 | 23 | 27 | 30 | – | 18 | – |
| Three Core | ||||||||||
| 1.0 | 1/1.13 | 8.5 | 105 | 18.1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14.5 | 44 | 38 |
| 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 9.5 | 120 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 19.5 | 22 | 18.5 | 29 | 25 |
| 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 10.5 | 170 | 7.41 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 15 |
| Four Core | ||||||||||
| 1.0 | 1/1.13 | 9.0 | 125 | 18.1 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14.5 | 44 | 38 |
| 1.5 | 7/0.53 | 10.5 | 155 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 19.5 | 22 | 18.5 | 29 | 25 |
| 2.5 | 7/0.67 | 11.5 | 200 | 7.41 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 15 |
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| Two Core | ||||||||||
| 4.0 | 7/0.85 | 12.0 | 190 | 4.61 | 30 | 36 | 40 | – | 11 | – |
| 6.0 | 7/1.04 | 13.0 | 260 | 3.08 | 38 | 46 | 51 | – | 7.3 | – |
| Three Core | ||||||||||
| 4.0 | 7.0/0.85 | 12.5 | 230 | 4.61 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 34 | 11 | 9.5 |
| Four Core | ||||||||||
| 4.0 | 7/0.85 | 13.5 | 280 | 4.61 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 34 | 11 | 9.5 |
âž¡ See Prysmian for a complete range of LV-HV cable accessories including joints, glands, cleats and cable terminations for use with Afumex cables.
Afumex | Low Smoke Cables
Afumex cables are low smoke high performance and flame retardant electrical cables for power and control cables – the cable sheath is LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) which the event of a fire will emit very low levels of smoke and non-toxic levels of poisonous halogen gases.
- Low Smoke: meets BS EN 61034-2
- Zero Halogen: meets BS EN 60754-1
- Flame Retardant: meets BS EN 60332-1-2 or BS EN 60332-3-24
- Fully approved: BASEC approved to BS EN 50525-3-41, BS7211, BS6724 or BS8436
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LSX Earthshield Cable – Low Smoke Zero Halogen Prysmian Afumex CableDownload
