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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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
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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
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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

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