VITALink® Armored Cable

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Transit Section VITALINK®-ARMORED-CABLE

Application :

Fire & Life Safety

Description:

VITALink® Armored cables are ideal for: Low voltage critical circuits located in enclosed spaces or harsh environments, such as: • Transit Tunnels & Platforms • Underground & Below Grade Structures, e.g. Parking Garages • Petrochemical, Nuclear, & Waste Treatment Facilities • Commercial Retrofits with Non- UL 2196 Approved Conduit (VC07)

  • Construction - Armor:

    Copper

  • Construction Conductor:

    16 AWG & 14 AWG Solid Bare Copper

  • Construction Insulation:

    LSZH Thermoset Fire-Roc®

  • Construction Shield:

    Shield 1 and Shield 2 - Copper/Polyester Tape (Shielded constructions only)

  • Construction Tape:

    Flame Retardant Tape

  • Voltage:

    300

  • Temperature:

    90°C

  • Construction Jacket:

    Black or Red Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin (Sequential footage markers every 2 feet) Alternative jacket colors & non-black jacket striping (on the outside of the armor or jacket) available upon request

  • Feature 1:

    Withstands temperatures up to 1850°F & ensures 2 hour circuit protection

  • Feature 2:

    Meets survivability requirements of NFPA 72 Level 2 and 3

  • Feature 3:

    Listed for use in the United States (free air and conduit) & Canada (in conduit only)

  • Feature 4:

    Sunlight resistant & suitable for use in wet locations

  • Feature 5:

    Solutions for both plenum and riser installations

  • Feature 6:

    No special tools or training required

  • Feature 7:

    No termination kits, brass fittings, or stainless steel straps needed

  • Feature 8:

    Installation requirements are outlined in manufacturer's instruction guide

  • Feature 9:

    All required hardware components are commercially available off-the-shelf

  • CSA_Listings:

    FAS 105 ST1 FT4

  • CSA Listings:

    FAS 105 ST1 FT4

  • UL Listings:

    UL 2196 2 Hour fire rating for use in FHIT System 40B • UL Type FPLR-ST1 and CL3R-ST1 • UL 1424 • UL 13

Performance Standards

  • ULC-S139/2196 Listed with Hose Stream for use in FHIT7 System 40B • NFPA 70, 72, 130, and 502 • California State Fire Marshal Approved • RoHS Compliant

Core Specifications

  • Voltage:

    300
  • Temperature:

    90°C

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