BFOU(i) S3/S7 Fire resistant offshore instrumentation 250V individually screened
- Product Code: BFOU(i) S3,S7
BFOU(I) S3/S7 is used in fixed installations for control, instrumentation and telecommunication in both explosion and safe areas, in emergency and critical systems where requirement for fire resistance exists. The cable is also used for installations in areas exposed to mud and drilling or cleaning fluids.
Conductor
Circular tinned stranded Cu, class 2
Insulation
Fire resistant Mica tape helically applied over the conductors
Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR).
Color coded cores twisted together to form a pair/triad.
Screen
Every pair/triple is screened with copper backed polyester tape in contact with a stranded tinned copper drain wire, wrapped with polyester tape. Pairs/triples are identified by printed numbers on insulated conductors.
Armour
Tinned annealed copper wire braid.
Filling sheath
Flame retardant and halogen free compound.
Outer sheath
Flame retardant, halogen free and mud resistant thermoset compound acc. to SHF MUD, grey (if intrinsically safe blue)
| UV Resistant | yes |
| Outdoor installation | permanent |
| Water resistance | AD4 sprays |
| Chemical & Oil resistance | excellent |
| No fire propagation | -40°C(Fixed) |
| LSZH | Yes |
| Low smoke emission | Light transmittance > 60% |
| Low corrosive gases emission | Yes |
| Mechanical stress impac | AG3. High severity |
| Mud resistance | NEK TS 606 |
| Max. Temperature (service) | 90°C |