Europe 16A 250V LSZH CORDAGE IEC60309 316P6S to OPEN Power Cords. IEC 60309 includes “plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes”. The IEC 60309 standard puts an emphasis on safety through a unique arrangement of pins and earth/ground to ensure that only compatible devices are able to mate. The pin and sleeve design of this standard provides some degree of weatherproofing, indicated by its IP (Ingress Protection) marking. The plugs used in this series are IP44 which provide splash-proof protection. Overall, this standard is common in open-air conditions where high power draw is required and protection from individuals, dust, water and chemicals is desired. LSZH cordage used for installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential risk to life and equipment.


Low Smoke Zero Halogen - General Information

Why Low Smoke Zero Halogen?


Standard power cable jackets are made from a PVC compound containing Chlorine (part of the Halogen Group), which, when burned release a toxic gas that can cause serious damage to humans and electrical equipment. This raises concerns in applications that have dense PVC cabling where electrical equipment or people are present. Low Smoke Zero Halogen, also known as Low Smoke Free of Halogen or (LSZH, LSOH, LS0H, OHLS) refers to the cable jacketing which is composed of thermoplastics/thermoset compounds that release limited smoke and no halogens when exposed to high heat/fire. This cordage was initially invented to solve two main problems: reduce smoke/improve visibility in an emergency fire escape situation and reduce toxins being released in such a fire that could harm victims exposed. This cordage is generally used where there is limited ventilation or where set standards require such health/safety measures.  You can find the amount of halogen contained in typical LSZH Cable in Table 2 below.


Common Abbreviations and Terms for Low Smoke Zero Halogen


TERM/ABBREVIATION
MEANING
LSZH
Low Smoke Zero Halogen
LSF
Low Smoke/Fume
LS0H
Low Smoke Zero Halogen
LSHF
Low Smoke Halogen Free
LSNH
Low Smoke No Halogen
NHFR
NonHalogen Flame Retardant
HFFR
Halogen Free Flame Retardant
FRNC
Fire Retardant, Non-Corrosive
LS
Low/Limited Smoke
ST
Smoke Test
FRLS
Fire Resistant, Low Smoke
RE
Reduced Emissions
LC
Low Corrosivity
LH
Low Halogen

Table 1: Low Smoke Zero Halogen Terms and Abbreviations



Halogen Content in Standard Wire & Cable Polymers


Using the table below, you can see that standard PVC cables contain vastly greater amounts halogen contents that any of the LSZH polymers.


PolymerHalogen Content % by Weight
PU (polyurethane)
<.02
EPR (Ethylene propylene rubber)<.02
PE (polyethylene)<.02
XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
<.02
CSPE (chlorosulfonated polyethylene)

13-26
CPE (chlorinated polyethylene)

14-28
PVC (polyvinyl chloride)22-29
FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene)

62-78

Table 2: Halogen Content in Typical Wire & Cable Polymers


When should I use LSZH cabling?


Low Smoke Zero Halogen cabling is usually used in regulated industries such as government. New data centers are sometimes choosing to use LSZH cabling to help protect data center facilities from the harmful smoke in case of fire. Because data centers utilize large ventilation systems, even a small amount of smoke in a small area can quickly be distributed accidentally throughout the entire building through the ventilation systems. A side note is the National Electrical Code requires cables used in plenum spaces to be Low Smoke Emitting, which is another common usage of this cordage. Refer to the National Electrical Code(NEC), or the National Fire Protection Agency(NFPA) to determine if LSZH cordage is right for you.

1.5mm2 LSZH 3-core cordage

APPLICATION

Used as an indoor general wiring cable primarily for installations in public areas. Examples include use on pendant lighting drops or as a general supply lead within hospital or airport projects. For installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential risk to life and equipment.

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor Class 5 flexible copper conductor according to BS EN 60228 (previously BS 6360) Insulation LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Type TI6 according to BS EN 50363 Sheath LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Type TM7 according to BS EN 50363

CABLE STANDARDS

BS EN 50525-3-11 (HD21.14), BS EN/IEC 60332-1-2

Cable performance in respect of conductor resistance, construction quality (workmanship), dimensional consistency, and other parameters are verified to published standards and approved product drawings. Conformance to RoHS (Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances) is determined and confirmed.

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating (Uo/U): 300/500V

Temperature Rating: +5°C to +70°C

Minimum Bending Radius: 5 x overall diameter

Core Identification:

2 core: Blue Brown 

3 core: Green/Yellow Blue Brown 

4 core: Green/Yellow Brown Black Grey 

5 core: Green/Yellow Brown Black Grey Blue 

Sheath Colour White Black

DIMENSIONS

NOMINAL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA: 1.5 mm²

NO. OF CORES: 3

NOMINAL THICKNESS OF INSULATION: 0.7 mm

NOMINAL OVERALL DIAMETER: 8 mm

NOMINAL WEIGHT: 107 kg/km

CONDUCTORS

MAXIMUM DIAMETER OF WIRES IN CONDUCTOR: 0.26 mm

MAXIMUM RESISTANCE OF CONDUCTOR AT 20°C, Plain Wires: 13.3 ohms/km

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY, Single-Phase AC: 16 Amps

CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY, Three-Phase AC: 16 Amps

MAXIMUM MASS SUPPORTABLE BY TWIN FLEXIBLE CORD (See regulations 522.7.2 and 559.6.1.5 of the 17th Edition of IEE Wiring Regulations): 5 kg

Voltage Drop, DC OR SINGLE-PHASE AC: 32 mV/A/m (Conductor operating temperature: 60ºC*)

Voltage Drop, THREE-PHASE AC: 27 mV/A/m (Conductor operating temperature: 60ºC*)

* The tabulated values above are for 60ºC thermoplastic or thermosetting insulated flexible cords and for other types of flexible cords they are to be multiplied by the following factors:

90ºC thermoplastic or thermoseting insulation : 1.09

The above table is in accordance with Table 4F3B of the 17th Edition of IEE Wiring Regulations.

DE-RATING FACTORS (60ºC Thermoplastic or Thermosetting Insulated Cords):

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE/DE-RATING FACTOR: 35ºC/0.91, 40ºC/0.82, 45ºC/0.71, 50ºC/0.58, 55ºC/0.41

IEC 60309 320P6 IP44 Splashproof Plug

IEC 60309 320P6 IP44 Splashproof Plug

General Information:

IEC 60309 includes “plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes”. The IEC 60309 standard puts an emphasis on safety through a unique arrangement of pins and earth/ground to ensure that only compatible devices are able to mate. The pin and sleeve design of this standard provides some degree of weatherproofing, indicated by its IP (Ingress Protection) marking.  

IP44 is known as the "Splashproof" Rating, which breaks down to sealing against solids no smaller than 1.0mm and spraying water at the connection from any angle. Overall, this standard is common in open-air conditions where high power draw is required and protection from individuals, dust, water and chemicals is desired. The IP code, as defined by standard IEC 60529, classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solids and liquids.

What does the IEC 60309 320P6 IP44 Plug into?




IEC 60309 320C6 IP44 ConnectorThe IEC 60309 320P6 IP44 Splashproof plug is designed to plug into its matching IEC 60309 320C6 IP44 Blue Connector. This can be found on power cords, power drops, and temporary power supply boxes in industrial, commercial and construction settings.

Open Ended (Whips, Pigtails, ROJ Strip)

Open Ended (Whips, Pigtails, ROJ Strip)

General Information:

The open end of a power supply cord is hard wired to another device, providing power either to our from that device. Unless otherwise noted, our power supply cords come standard with a 2" ROJ (Remove Outer Jacket) and a 1/4" Strip. The ROJ length determines the length of the individual conductors, and the Strip length determines the amount of copper exposed on the end of each conductor. If you require a custom ROJ or Strip length, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

 


Open Ended North American Color Code
NACC

Open Ended International Color Code
ICC


International Color Code(ICC) vs. North American Color Code(NACC)


For the majority of our customers, the color code used for the cordage is negligible. However, for OEM customers, or customers dealing with government installations or projects that have highly specified cords the color code used will be important to establish. Our standard color code for our Cut/ Remove of Outer Jacket/ Strip Conductor Job is North American Color Code (NACC).



Ground ColorNeutral ColorLine/ Hot Color

International Color Code (ICC)
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown


North American Color Code (NACC)GreenWhite
Black


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