Prysmian FP200 Gold Cable

Prysmian FP200 Gold is a ‘standard’ fire resistant cable as defined by fire alarm and emergency lighting British Standards and the original alternative to mineral insulated cable. It is a tough, durable and dressable fire resistant cable – easy to install and terminate.

FP200 Gold meets the ‘standard’ fire resistant cable requirements of BS5839-1 and BS5266-1 and classified as Category 1 Control cable as defined by BS8519.

FP200 Gold has excellent data and signal transmission characteristics which makes it ideal for voice alarm, addressable and networked systems.

The original highly durable and dressable, easy to terminate and install fire resistant cable, using the unique InsuditeTM damage resistant insulation system. Approved for fire detection and fire alarm critical signal paths to BS5839-1:2002+A2:2008 and voice alarm systems to BS5839-8:2008 in ‘standard’ application areas, and emergency lighting systems to BS5266-1:2011.

The changes to cable test methods and requirements first introduced by BS5839-1:2002 PH30, PH60 and PH120 mean fire resistant cables are now approved to new test requirements.

FP200 Approvals

In addition to approvals to BS7629-1 and BS6387 Category CWZ, FP200 Gold® has received BASEC and LPCB approval to BS5839-1:2002 for ‘standard’ applications. This includes approval to BS EN 50200 Class PH30, PH60 and PH120 and the integrated fire, shock and water test BS EN 50200 Annex E for 30 minutes.

All Prysmian FP200Gold® cables are manufactured in the UK under an ISO 9001 Quality System certified by BASEC and LPCB.

FP200 Gold® meets the requirements of IS EN 50200:2006 PH120 classification as required by IS 3217:2008, and also the requirements of IS EN 50200 Annex E.2 for 30 minutes Standard classification as required by IS 3218:2009/ AC:2010.

Data Capability

FP200 Gold® has excellent data/signal transmission characteristics making it ideal for voice alarm, addressable and networked systems.

FP200 Gold Installation

In accordance with BS5839-1 and BS5266-1 requirements, cables must be supported by a fixing that can withstand the same fire conditions as the cable. To meet this requirement the use of Prysmian AP LSOH® coated metal P-clips or the new FP FirefixTM rapid fixing system is recommended.

FP200 Gold® should be installed in accordance with BS7671/IET Wiring Regulations and/or other appropriate regulations or codes. For outdoor installation use white sheathed cable, red sheath requires additional suitable UV protection. Ideal for surface, tray, direct burial in plaster or other methods that benefit from a dressable product

Key Applications

Fire detection and ﬁ re alarm systems for buildings
Voice alarm systems
Emergency lighting
Other essential service circuits

Cable Construction Two / Three / Four Core

Conductor	Plain annealed copper solid (1.0 – 2.5 mm²) or stranded (4.0 mm²) circular conductor complying with BS EN 60228 class 1 or class 2.
Insulation	High Performance damage resistant Insudite^TMBritish Standard Type EI5.
Core Identification	HARMONISED CORE IDENTIFICATION:
	Two Core :	brown-blue
	Three Core :	brown-black-grey
	Four Core :	blue-brown-black-grey
Screen / CPC	Laminated aluminium tape screen bonded to sheath and in contact with full size tinned annealed copper circuit protective conductor which provides automatic screen earthing.
Sheath	Robust thermoplastic LSOH sheath Colour – White or Red. Other colours to special order For external exposure the use of a white sheath is recommended.

FP200 Gold Ordering Information

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Nominal cross sectional area	Conceptual construction	Mean overall diameter	Approximate cable weight	Maximum conductor resistance at 20°C	Current rating DC or single phase AC Enclosed	Current rating DC or single phase AC Clipped direct	Volt drop DC or single phase AC
mm	no./mm	mm	kg/km	ohms/km	Amps	Amps	mV/A/m
Two Core
1.0	1/1.13	8.0	78	18.1	13	15	44
1.5	1/1.38	8.1	93	12.1	16.5	19.5	29
2.5	1/1.78	9.5	140	7.4	23	27	18
4.0	7/0.85	11.6	195	4.6	30	36	11
Three Core
1.0	1/1.13	8.2	88	18.1	13	15	44
1.5	1/1.38	8.4	116	12.1	16.5	19.5	29
2.5	1/1.78	10.4	180	7.4	23	27	18
4.0	7/0.85	12.3	248	4.6	30	36	11
Four Core
1.0	1/1.13	8.5	107	18.1	13	15	44
1.5	1/1.38	10	143	12.1	16.5	19.5	29
2.5	1/1.78	11.9	225	7.4	23	27	18
4.0	7/0.85	13.5	310	4.6	30	36	11

1 Recommended clip spacing 300 mm horizontal and 400mm vertical. 2 Brass glands may be used as an alternative.

3 BS5266-1:2011 clause 8.2.7 states a minimum cross-sectional area of conductor of 1.5mm2

FP200 Gold® is also available in multi-core versions (7,12 & 19 core)

Minimum recommended installation temperature 0°C. Installation methods for current rating in accordance with BS7671/IEE Wiring Regulations.

The tabulated ratings are based upon a 30°C ambient temperature and 70°C operating temperature. For other ambient temperatures or where cables are
grouped together, appropriate rating factors should be applied.

Cable Construction (Seven / Twelve / Nineteen Core)

Conductor	Plain annealed copper solid (1.0 – 1.5 mm²) or stranded (2.5 mm²) circular conductor complying with BS EN 60228class 1 or class 2.
Insulation	High Performance damage resistant Insudite^TMBritish Standard Type EI5.
Core Identification	7-12-19 cores white with printed number.
Screen	Laminated aluminium tape screen bonded to sheath and incontact with tinned annealed coppper 0.5mm² drain wire which provides automatic screen earthing.
Sheath	Robust thermoplastic LSOH sheathColour – White or Red. Other colours to special order For external exposure the use of a white sheath is recommended.

FP200 Gold Ordering Information

Nominal cross sectional area	Conceptual construction	Mean overall diameter	Approximate cable weight	Maximum conductor resistance at 20°C	Current rating DC or single phase AC Enclosed	Currentrating DC or single phase AC Clipped direct	Volt drop DC or single phase AC
mm	no./mm	mm	kg/km	ohms/km	Amps	Amps	mV/A/m
Seven Core
1.0	1/1.13	12.1	196	18.1	13*	15*	44
1.5	1/1.38	13.3	249	12.1	16.5*	19.5*	29
2.5	7/0.67	16.3	387	7.4	23*	27*	18
Twelve Core
1.5	1/1.38	17.5	399	12.1	16.5	19.5*	29
2.5	7/0.67	21.7	637	7.4	23*	27*	18
Nineteen Core
1.5	1/1.38	20.5	588	12.1	16.5	19.5*	29
2.5³	7/0.67	25.6	949	7.4	23*	27*	18

Notes to Table

Recommended clip spacing 300 mm and 400 mm vertical.
Brass gland may be used as an alernative.
This size is not included in the latest (2008) edition of BS7629-1 and is therefore manufactured to BS7629-1:1997

Installation methods for current rating in accordance with BS7671/IEE Wiring Regulations.

Minimum recommended installation temperature 0°C.

*The tabulated rating is as a two core and may be used where its number of cores carrying current does not exceed the square root of the total number of cores.

The tabulared ratings are based upon a 30°C ambient temperature and 70°C operating temperature.

For other ambient temperatures or where cables are grouped toghether, the following rating factors should be applied.

Temperature rating factors
Ambient Temperature °C	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60
Rating factor	1.03	1.00	0.94	0.87	0.79	0.71	0.61	0.50
Rating Factors for Grouping
Number of circuits	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Rating factor	0.80	0.70	0.65	0.60	0.57	0.54	0.52	0.50