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2 Core Flat White Stripe
2 Core Twisted
2 Core Twisted Screened
Halogen
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1 Core
2 Core
2 Core White Stripe
2 Core Screened
3 Core
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TPSFIREALARM
TPSFIREALARM HALOGENFREE
Free
2 Core Flat Halogen Free 2 Core Flat White Stripe Halogen Free 2 Core Twisted
2HRFIRERATEDFIREALARM
2HRFIRERATEDCONTROL
Core
Core Screened 10 Core 10 Core - 5 Twisted Pairs
2HRFIRERATEDMULTICORE
4 Core 4 Core Screened 12
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Core & Earth
Core & Earth
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Core & Earth Screened
Core & Earth 16 2HR FIRE RATED SINGLE CORE 18 LSZH FLEXIBLE EARTH 20 2HR FIRE RATED CUSTOM CABLE 22 ACCESSORIES TERMS & DEFINITIONS FAQ’s WHAT IS WS52W? CERTIFICATIONS 24 26 1
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FireSense is a specialist supplier of Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Rated Cable to installers, wholesalers and service companies. With over 30 years’ experience, FireSense are experts in the fire industry.
Our mission is to keep society safe through quality fire solutions. We are 100% Australian owned and operated priding ourselves on Quality, Expertise and the highest levels of Service.
We have been independently audited and awarded Triple ISO accreditation and certification in Qua
We partner to deliver excellence, when & where it counts.
Making Complex Easier.
2005 Foundedby IndustryLeaders 2010 LaunchedFire DetectionCable 2012 LaunchedFireRated PowerCable 2011 Victoriabranch opened 2012 Queensland branchopened
Fire Rated Cable Specialists
FireSensecableshaveallrelevantcertificationsandapprovals,are independentlycertified,environmentallyfriendlymeetingGreenBuilding CouncilofAustraliaguidelinesandaretheONLYfullrangeofActivFire certifiedfirecablesinAustralia.
WearetheFireRatedCablespecialistswithourrangefeaturingTPSFire Alarm,2HRFireRatedCablesforFireAlarmDetection,Control,Single CoreandMulticoreapplications,aswellasLSZHClass6FlexibleEarth cables.Wealsomanufacturecustomcablestosuitlargeinfrastructure projectrequirements.
OurTPSandFireRatedcableshavebeendesignedandmanufacturedby expertsensuringtheymeettheneedsofthefire,electricalandmechanical industries.Withtheenduserinmind,FireSensecablesareflexible,easyto strip,installandterminate.
FireSensepromisesquality,expertiseandthehighestlevelofservice. Withover70staffacrossthreebranches,significantstockholdingsand personalisednextdaydelivery,FireSensefocusonourcustomers’needs tomakedeliveringprojectseasier.
Expanded Headquarters Launchedfleetof deliveryvehicles Scanorclicktoviewthe FireSensecablerange 2013 2014 2019 FireSenseTesting Centreestablished 2018 Additionalstock warehousingsite 2023 70+staffacross Australia
TPS FIRE ALARM
Ideal for cabling between Fire Alarm, OWS and EWIS systems to ancillary devices eg detectors, speakers, strobes and field modules. Manufactured utilising PVC Best Practices and independently certified.
Features
Double insulated red outer sheath marked as “fire alarm cable”
Easy to strip, install & terminate
ActivFire certified
Independently certified to meet GBCA requirements
Best Environmental Practice PVC v 2.0 certified - Bureau Veritas
Vinyl Council of Australia licensed
TechnicalSpecifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
PVC V-90 insulation and sheath
Red and white cores
250/250V voltage rating
WSX1 mechanical protection
Metre markings
ELV/LV markings
Compliance
Mechanical protection - AS/NZS 3013
AS/CA S008 compliant
Conductors - AS/NZS 1125
Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 3808
Markings - AS/NZS 1670:2018
Bureau Veritas - PVC Best Practice certified
Vinyl Council of Australia / Green Building Council of Australia
*Refer to technical datasheet for certificate numbers
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TPS FIRE ALARM
2CoreFlat
Uses: ELV applications.
Cabling from Fire Alarm systems to ancillary devices.
Part #:
TPSLD-1.50-2C-200
TPSLD-1.50-2C-500
2CoreFlatWhiteStripe
Uses: LV applications.
Speaker feeds (100V line).
Part #:
TPSLD-0 75-2CW-200
TPSLD-0.75-2CW-500
TPSLD-1.00-2CW-200
TPSLD-1.00-2CW-500
TPSLD-1.50-2CW-200
TPSLD-1.50-2CW-500
2CoreTwisted
Uses: ELV applications.
Cabling between Addressable Fire Alarm systems & ancillary devices.
Part #:
TPS-1 50-2CT-200
TPS-1 50-2CT-500
2CoreTwistedScreened
Uses: ELV applications. VESDA & other communication networks.
Part #:
TPS-1 50-2CTS-200
TPS-1.50-2CTS-500
Available on 200m or 500m drums
WSX1
WSX1
WSX1
WSX1
TPS FIRE ALARM - HALOGEN FREE
Halogen Free (PVC Free) made from Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) materials. Ideal for underground environments eg tunnels or to meet GBCA project requirements. Used for cabling between Fire Alarm, OWS and EWIS systems to ancillary devices.
Features
Double insulated red outer sheath marked as “fire alarm cable”
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Insulation & sheath materials are low smoke, low acid & low toxicity
Easy to strip, install & terminate
Environmentally friendly meeting GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas
TechnicalSpecifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
PVC Free LSZH (Halogen Free)
HFI-90-TP insulation & HFS-90-TP sheath
Red and white cores
250/250V voltage rating
Metre markings
ELV/LV markings
Compliance
Fire&MechanicalProtection-AS/NZS3013,AS/NZS4507(RHE-3)
CableConstruction-AS/NZS5000.2
ACMACompliance-AS/CAS008
Conductors,Insulation&Sheath-AS/NZS1125,AS/NZS3808
VerticalFlameSpread-AS/NZS1660.5.1(Sec6-CatC-AS/NZSIEC60332-3-24)
SmokeDensity-AS/NZS1660.5.2,AS/NZSIEC61034
HalogenGas-AS/NZS1660.5.3,AS/NZSIEC60754-1
AcidityofGases-AS/NZS166054,AS/NZSIEC60754-2
VerticalFlamePropagation-AS/NZS1660.5.6,AS/NZSIEC60332-1
BureauVeritas-PVCFree
*Refer to technical datasheet for certificate numbers
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TPS FIRE ALARM - HALOGEN FREE
HalogenFree2CoreFlat
Uses: ELV applications.
Cabling from a Conventional Fire Alarm system to ancillary devices in underground environments.
Part #:
TPSHF-1.50-2C
HalogenFree2CoreFlatWhiteStripe
Uses: LV applications.
Speaker feeds (100V) line in underground environments.
Part #:
TPSHF-1 50-2CW
HalogenFree2CoreTwisted
Uses: ELV applications.
Cabling between Addressable Fire Alarm systems & ancillary devices in underground environments.
Part #:
TPSHF-1.50-2CT
Available on 500m drums
WSX1
WSX1
WSX1
2HR FIRE RATED FIRE ALARM
Ideal for Fire Alarms, EWIS and Fire Fan Control applications.
Features
2HR Fire Rated
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen 110°C continuous operation
Flexible, easy to strip, install & terminate
ActivFire certified
RCM certified
Environmentally friendly to meet GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas & GECA
Screened cables have reduced electrical noise and impact on signals
TechnicalSpecifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
Mica tape flame barrier
Flame retardant PVC Free LSZH
X-HF-110 insulation & HFS-110-TP sheath
450/750V voltage rating
-25°C to +110°C operating temperature
10 x cable diameter minimum bending radius
8-10 twists per metre
Compliance
ScreenedVariants
Aluminium/polyester laminate screen
Tinned Copper Drain Wire
Fire & Mechanical Protection - AS/NZS 3013, AS/NZS 4507 (RHE-3)
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.2
ACMA Compliance - AS/CA S008
Conductors, Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6 - Cat C - AS/NZS IEC 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660 5 3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660.5.6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
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2HR FIRE RATED FIRE ALARM
1Core
Uses:Usedwithinconduits.
Note Nomechanicalprotection
Part#:
FR-150-1C-W-500
FR-1.50-1C-R-500
WS5X
2Core
Uses: ELV applications. Essential services including EWIS and 1668 applications.
Part #:
FR-0.75-2C
FR-1.00-2C
FR-1.50-2C
FR-2.50-2C
FR-4.00-2C
FR-6.00-2C
2CoreWhiteStripe
Uses: LV applications. EWIS speaker circuits (100V line).
Part #:
FR-0 75-2CW
FR-1.00-2CW
FR-1.50-2CW
2CoreScreened
WS52W
Uses: Communication networks where noise cancellation is required.
Part #:
FR-0 75-2CS
FR-1.50-2CS WS51W WS52W
Available on 250m or 500m drums. Can be cut to length for project.
WS51W WS52W
WS51W
2HR FIRE RATED FIRE ALARM
3Core
Uses:3wireWIP’s&other switching.
Part#: FR-075-3C
4Core
Uses: Switching.
Part #: FR-1 50-4C
4CoreScreened
Uses: Switching & Communications. The screened alternative reduces electrical noise & reduces the impact on signals.
Part #: FR-1 50-4CS
WS51W
WS52W
Available on 250m or 500m drums. Can be cut to length for project. 10
WS52W
2HR FIRE RATED CONTROL
Suited for Essential Services including Fire Alarm control and mechanical / electrical applications.
Features
2HR Fire Rated
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen
110°C continuous operation
Flexible, easy to strip, install & terminate
ActivFire certified
RCM certified
Environmentally friendly to meet GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas & GECA
Screened cables have reduced electrical noise and impact on signals
TechnicalSpecifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
Mica tape flame barrier
Flame retardant PVC Free LSZH
X-HF-110 insulation & HFS-110-TP sheath
450/750V voltage rating
White numbered cores
-25°C to +110°C operating temperature
10 x cable diameter minimum bending radius
Compliance
ScreenedVariants
Aluminium/polyester laminate screen
Tinned copper drain wire
Fire & Mechanical Protection - AS/NZS 3013, AS/NZS 4507 (RHE-3)
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.2
ACMA Compliance - AS/CA S008
Conductors, Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6 - Cat C - AS/NZS IEC 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660.5.3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660 5 6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
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2HR FIRE RATED CONTROL
6Core
Uses: Signalling/switching & power related applications.
4 twists per metre
Part #:
FR-1 50-6C
8CoreScreened
Uses: Signalling/switching, comms & power related applications.
4 twists per metre
Part #:
FR-0.75-8CS
10Core
Uses: Signalling/switching, comms & power related applications.
4 twists per metre
Part #:
FR-1 50-10C
10Core-5TwistedPairs
Uses: Signalling/switching, comms & power related applications.
8-10 twists per metre
Part #:
FR-0 75-10C (5 twisted pairs)
Cable is cut to length per project.
WS52W
WS51W
WS52W
WS52W
2HR FIRE RATED MULTICORE
Ideal for Fire Alarm, mechanical, electrical, lift and any other 240VAC
Essential Services.
Features
2HR Fire Rated
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen
110°C continuous operation
Class 6 Flexible conductors (≥10mm), easy to strip, install & terminate
ActivFire certified
RCM certified
Environmentally friendly to meet GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas & GECA
Screened cables have reduced electrical noise and impact on signals
TechnicalSpecifications
ScreenedVariants
Stranded annealed copper conductors Braided annealed copper screen
Mica tape flame barrier
Flame retardant PVC Free LSZH
X-HF-110 insulation & HFS-110-TP sheath
0.6/1kV voltage rating
-25°C to +110°C operating temperature
10 x cable diameter minimum bending radius
Approvals&Compliance
Fire & Mechanical Protection - AS/NZS 3013, AS/NZS 4507 (RHE-3)
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.1
ACMA Compliance - AS/CA S008
Conductors, Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6 - Cat C - AS/NZS IEC 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660.5.3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660.5.6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
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2HR FIRE RATED MULTICORE
2Core&Earth
Uses: Powering FIP & diesel pump control panels or other 240VAC essential service equipment.
Part #:
FR-2 50-2C+E
FR-4 00-2C+E
FR-6.00-2C+E
FR-10-2C+E
FR-16-2C+E
3Core&Earth
Uses: Powering FIP & diesel pump control panels. Centralised emergency lighting systems or other 240VAC essential service equipment.
Part #:
FR-2 50-3C+E
FR-4.00-3C+E
FR-6.00-3C+E
FR-10-3C+E
3Core&EarthScreened
Uses: Powering variable speed drive controllers & essential fire exhaust fans.
Part #:
FR-2.50-3C+ES
FR-4.00-3C+ES
FR-6.00-3C+ES
4Core&Earth
Uses: Powering mechanical/electrical lift applications.
Part #:
FR-2.50-4C+E
FR-4.00-4C+E
FR-6.00-4C+E
FR-10-4C+E
FR-16-4C+E
FR-25-4C+E
FR-35-4C+E
FR-50-4C+E
Cable is cut to length per project.
WS52W
WS52W
WS52W
WS52W
2HR FIRE RATED SINGLE CORE
Ideal for use in submains and Mechanical Service Switchboard (MSSB) feeds. They are designed for 110°C continuous operating temperature, using Class 6 Flexible conductors making them easy to install and ideal for downsizing and high current applications.
Features
2HR Fire Rated
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen
110°C continuous operation
Class 6 Flexible, easy to strip, install & terminate
ActivFire certified
RCM certified
Environmentally friendly to meet GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas & GECA
TechnicalSpecifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
Mica tape flame barrier
Flame retardant PVC Free LSZH
X-HF-110 insulation & HFS-110-TP sheath
White insulation colour
0.6/1kV voltage rating -25°C to +110°C operating temperature
10 x cable diameter minimum bending radius
Approvals&Compliance
Fire & Mechanical Protection - AS/NZS 3013, AS/NZS 4507 (RHE-3)
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.1
ACMA Compliance - AS/CA S008
Conductors, Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6 - Cat C - AS/NZS IEC 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660.5.3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660.5.6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
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2HR FIRE RATED SINGLE CORE
SingleCore
Uses: Submains and mechanical service switchboard (MSSB) feeds.
Part #:
FR-6-1C
FR-10-1C
FR-16-1C
FR-25-1C
FR-35-1C
FR-50-1C
FR-70-1C
FR-95-1C
FR-120-1C
FR-150-1C
FR-185-1C
FR-240-1C
FR-300-1C
FR-400-1C
FR-500-1C
FR-630-1C* Indent only
Cable is cut to length per project.
WS52W
LSZH FLEXIBLE EARTH
Suited to meet Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) requirements where cable being installed must be halogen free.
Features
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen 110°C continuous operation
Flame retardant
Flexible, easy to strip, install & terminate
Class 6 Flexible conductors (≥10mm)
RCM certified
Environmentally friendly meeting GBCA requirements
PVC Free certified - Bureau Veritas & GECA
Technical Specifications
Stranded annealed copper conductors
Flame retardant PVC Free LSZH
X-HF-110 insulation
0.6/1kV voltage rating
Green and yellow sheath
-25°C to +110°C operating temperature
Compliance
Conductors & Insulation - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808, AS/NZS 1660.1, 1660.2, 1660.3, 1660.4
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.1, AS/NZS 3000:2007
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6, Cat C, AS/NZS 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660.5.3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660.5.6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
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LSZH FLEXIBLE EARTH
SingleCoreEarth
Uses: Ideal for underground applications where cable must be halogen free (PVC free).
Part #:
LSZH-2.50-1CE*
LSZH-4.00-1CE*
LSZH-6.00-1CE
LSZH-10-1CE
LSZH-16-1CE
LSZH-25-1CE
LSZH-35-1CE
LSZH-50-1CE
LSZH-70-1CE
LSZH-95-1CE
LSZH-120-1CE
* Indent only
Cable is cut to length per project.
2HR FIRE RATED CUSTOM CABLE
FireSense can produce high quality custom cables to meet your project needs. Our specialist team will work with you to understand your cable and project requirements and will oversee the development and manufacturing process, ensuring the most stringent quality standards are achieved.
Custom cables are indent items and lead times will apply. FireSense cables have all relevant certifications and approvals and are independently certified.
Features
2HR Fire Rated
PVC Free - Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Environmentally friendly to meet GBCA requirements
110°C continuous operation
Flame retardant
X-HF-110 insulation & HFS-110-TP sheath
Flexible, easy to strip, install & terminate
Compliance *
Fire & Mechanical Protection - AS/NZS 3013, AS/NZS 4507 (RHE-3)
Cable Construction - AS/NZS 5000.1
ACMA Compliance - AS/CA S008
Conductors, Insulation & Sheath - AS/NZS 1125, AS/NZS 3808
Vertical Flame Spread - AS/NZS 1660.5.1 (Sec 6 - Cat C - AS/NZS IEC 60332-3-24)
Smoke Density - AS/NZS 1660.5.2, AS/NZS IEC 61034
Halogen Gas - AS/NZS 1660.5.3, AS/NZS IEC 60754-1
Acidity of Gases - AS/NZS 1660.5.4, AS/NZS IEC 60754-2
Vertical Flame Propagation - AS/NZS 1660.5.6, AS/NZS IEC 60332-1
Bureau Veritas - PVC Free
RCM / Global Mark Certificate of Suitability
* Compliance may differ depending on cable type
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2HR FIRE RATED CUSTOM CABLE
Below are examples of custom cables we have produced for major infrastructure road tunnel and rail projects across Australia.
1.50mm2PairScreened
Uses: PA System
Part #:
FR-1.50-2PS
* Indent only
West Gate
Tunnel Project VIC
1.50mm4PairScreened
Uses: PA System
Part #:
FR-1 50-4PS
* Indent only
West Gate
Tunnel Project VIC
0.75mm4CoreScreenedBlacksheath
Uses: Signalling
Part #:
FR-0.75-4CS-BK
* Indent only
Cross River
Rail Project Qld
1.50mm2CoreScreenedSteelWireArmour
Uses: PA speakers where rodent protection is required.
Part #:
FR-1.50-2CS+SWA
* Indent only
Sydney Metro
Rail Project NSW
Cable is cut to length per project.
ACCESSORIES
StainlessSteelCableTies
Australian standards require fire rated cables to be mechanically fixed to trays with steel ties. FireSense 304 stainless steel cable ties have a 2HR fire rating & are ActivFire certified.
Part #:
SST-200
SST-360
StainlessSteelCableTieGun
Automatically tensions and cuts stainless steel cable ties in one simple operation. Adjustable tension for standard 4 8mm & heavy duty 7.8mm ties. Built in cutter.
Part #:
SST-GUN
FireRatedDetectionCableStripper
Used for all common round cables from 813mm diameter with automatic sheath cutting depth to the respective diameter of the cable. Excellent for working in tight locations, especially within panels and DGP.
Part #:
FRC-STR1
FireRatedPowerCableStripper
Used for all common round cables from 815mm diameter. Automatic sheath cutting depth to the respective diameter of the cable
Part #:
FRC-STR2
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Terms & Definitions
OuterSheath-Mechanicalprotectionofthecable,notfireprotection
2HRFireRating-Fireratingistheoperatingperformanceofacable.Whenexposedtofire thecablecontinuestofunctionfor2hours
Micatape-Micaisanaturallyoccurringmineralthatislaminatedintoafibreglassbacking sheetandthenwrappedaroundthecoppercoretogivecableitsfirerating.Whenexposed tofire,thefibreglasscrystallisesoverthecopperandpreventsshortingofthecoresor adhesiontothefixingpointegthecabletray
ELV-ExtraLowVoltage
LV-LowVoltage
RCM-RegulatoryComplianceMark RequirementofAS/NZS4417thatany‘BuildingWires’ haveanRCMmarkwhichrequirestestingandgrantedregulatoryapprovalbyan independentbody.Thisappliesto‘Level3’cableswhicharedeterminedas‘highrisk’.
PVCBestPractice-Productmanufacturedusingenvironmentallyfriendlyprocessesand materialsanddisposedofinanenvironmentallyfriendlymanner
LowSmokeZeroHalogen(LSZH)-Halogenfreecablesareusedwheretheriskof exposuretoharshchemicalsmayaffecttheabilityforthepublictoexitanareaeg undergroundtunnels.AllFireSenseFireRatedcablesuseLSZHmaterials,arecompletely PVCfree,andhavethirdpartyPVCFreecertification.
WSX1-theminimummechanicalprotectionacablemustadheretoinordertobeusedin firealarminstallations AdoptedinAS/NZS16701:2015tosetabaserequirementforall cablesandtheirmechanicalprotection.ThisrequirementisalsostipulatedinAS/NZS 1670.1:2018.
V-90-PVCmaterialwithmaximum90ºCoperatingtemperature.ApplicabletoourTPS cableinsultation&sheath.
X-HF-110-LSZHmaterialwithmaximum110ºCoperatingtemperature.Applicabletoour FireRatedinsulation
HFS-110-TP-LSZHmaterialwithmaximum110ºCoperatingtemperature.Applicableto ourFireRatedsheath
UVStablised-Astabiliserisaddedtotheresinofasubstanceiecablesheathwhich protectsitfromlong-termdegradationfromUVlightegsunlight.
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FAQ’S
Doesthecablehavetobered?
Yes.TheFireAlarmstandardsAS1670.2018stipulatearedoutersheathisrequiredfor firesystemapplications.Ifafireratingrequirementisstipulated,thecableusedwillneed tohavearedoutersheathtodifferentiatebetweenothersystemtypes.
WhendoIneedwhitestripe?
AsperAS16701:2018,when100Vspeakerfeedsareusedforlowvoltage telecommunicationtransmissionpaths,theoutersheathofthecableneedstoberedin colourwithawhitestripemarkedwith‘LV’Fire.Themarkingscannotexceedintervalsof 2metres.
What’sthedifferencebetweenflatandtwistedTPSandwhendoIuseit?
Thetwistsreducetheeffectofanyinterferenceonanelectronicsignal.TwistedTPSis usedforcablingbetweenaddressablefirealarmsystems&ancillarydevices FlatTPSis usuallyusedbetweenconventionalfirealarmsystemstoancillarydevices.Usethewhite stripeflatforspeakerfeeds.
Note:somesystemsrequirescreenedcable,refertothepanelmanufacturer.
Whichpartofthecableisthefireratedpart?
Whilesomethinkthattheouterredsheathisthefirerating,itisactuallythemicatape thatprovidesthefirerating Themicatapeiswrappedaroundeachsinglecoppercoreof thecableandprotectsthecoresfromshortingwhichallowsthecabletocontinueto functionfor2hoursinafiresituation.Theoutersheathisformechanicalprotectiononly.
IsyourFRcableUVstabilised?
Yes.TheoutersheathofthefireratedcableisconstructedwithHalogenfreecrosslinked polymersthatareUVstabilised.Theconstructionofthecableisinaccordancewithall relevantstandards Fadingcanoccurwhenexposedtodirectsunlight,howeverthis doesn’taffectthemechanicalpropertiesofthecable
WhatdoesWS52Wmean?*
AS/NZS3013coverstheFire&Mechanicalperformanceofwiringsystemelementsfor electricalinstallations.AWS52WratingindicatesthatALLelementsofacablingsystem havebeentested,andhavepassedthetests,definedinAS/NZS3013relatingtoFire Resistance,ImpactResistance&WaterSprayResistance.Thesetestsensurethecabling systemwillmaintaincircuitintegrityunderfireconditionsforaspecifiedtimeperiod& frommechanicalimpactsduringnonfireconditions. *Seediagramonnextpage.
What is WS52W?
AS/NZS 3013 Fire Rated Cable Technical Information
Classification of the fire & mechanical performance of wiring system elements:
AS/NZS 3013 is a classification system which defines the performance of a Wiring System (WS) The classification system prefix is “WS” followed by two numerals and a supplementary letter W.
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Making sense of certifications
Product certifications are essential to ensure compliance. You can trust the team at FireSense understands this and work hard to ensure all products have best in class certifications.
FireSense cables are ActivFire certified and are the ONLY full range of ActivFire certified cable in Australia.
FireSense is Triple ISO accredited and certified in Quality, Environment and OH&S.
FireSense cables have RCM / Global Mark Certificates of Suitability and are compliant with all electrical regulations.
FireSensecablesmeettherequirementsoftheGreen BuildingCouncilofAustraliaandareindependently certified:-
PVCFree
BureauVeritas&GECA(GoodEnvironmentalChoices Australia)
PVCBestPractice
BureauVeritas&VinylCouncilofAustralia.
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www.firesense.com.au Making Complex Easier FireSense Head Office 18-20 Brookhollow Ave Norwest NSW 2153 (02) 8850-2888 sales@firesense.com.au FireSense VIC 4/297 Ingles St Port Melbourne VIC 3207 (03) 9646-4557 salesvic@firesense.com.au FireSense QLD 2/225 Queensport Rd North Murarrie QLD 4172 (07) 3890-8842 salesqld@firesense.com.au