DuraLife® II Dual Rated Ethernet
Multi-Conductor FPLR Shielded/Unshielded Fire Resistive Cables
Applications:
- Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
- High Rise & Mix use buildings
- Universities & College Campuses
- Stadiums, Casinos, places of assembly
- Government Facilities
COMPLIANCE:
- UL 1424 Listed FPLR/FPLR-CI (dual-rated) for Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits. Riser Rated. 300V/105°C classified.
- UL / CAN (ULC formerly S-139) Certified to UL 2196 2 hour fire rating in FHIT/FHIT7 28D
- CSA Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 208; Type FAS90, 300V/90C FT4-ST1
- UL Certified 2-hour fire rating as FPLR-CI for Free Air installed per NEC code
- Fire alarm circuit integrity, emergency systems, and healthcare facilities (NEC Articles 760, 700 & 517)
- Meets National Fire Protection Code (NFPA 70 & 72) fire alarm survivability circuit requirements
- Compliance tested to UL 1424 as suitable for use in applications requiring wet rating
- Tested for Sunlight Resistance in compliance with UL 2556 requirements
- Suitable for 2-hour certified fire-resistive applications in EMT or IMC conduit systems
- UL Listed File No. E-241484. UL Fire Directory R-21213.
- Meets Category 3 requirements per TIA-568-C.2 throughout UL2196 Flame and Hose Stream Testing
Ratings/Approvals:
- Certified to the harsh requirements of the UL 2196 Test for Fire Resistive Cables, the DuraLife II Dual Rated CIC /CI Multi-conductor Ethernet FPLR cables ensure two-hour operation of critical data and communication systems in the event of a fire. The dual rating design offers the most versatility in meeting code survivability requirements in both in-conduit and free air installation scenarios while meeting Cat-3 channel requirements per TIA-568.C.2.
- Description: Dual Rated Multi-Conductor CI/CIC Cable. UL 2196 Certified/UL 1424 Listed FHIT System No. 28D. Low smoke, zero halogen design (LSZH) FHIT7 System No. 28D (CSA Listed)
- Sizes Available: 18 AWG unshielded;18 AWG shielded. 2/PR through 4/PR constructions
Construction:
- Conductor: Oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC), solid and/or stranded
- Insulation: Proprietary ceramifiable silicone rubber
- Assembly: Numerically printed black/red paired leads
- Jacket: Red low smoke/zero halogen FRPE (black jacket available/special order)
HARDWARE CERTIFIED: (Refer to DuraLife®II Multi-Conductor Installation Guide for additional details)
- EMT/IMC Conduit: Wheatland/Western Tube
- EMT/IMC Conduit: Allied/Columbia (EMT: E-Z Pull Brand)
- EMT Compression Couplings: Hubbell-Raco or Halex
- NEMA 1 Splice Enclosure/Pull Box: Eaton/Cooper
- Pulling Lubricant: Polywater LZ
- Box Fitting Connectors:
- Compression – Cooper Crouse-Hinds (EMT);Hubbell-Raco (EMT/IMC)
- Set Screw – Hubbell-Raco (EMT/IMC)
- Splice Connector: 3M Butt-Type Crimp Terminals
- Splice Tapes – 1”: 3M Silicone; St. Gobain Fiberglass Tape
Critical Systems:
- Area of Refuge Systems
- Emergency VoIP communication
- Addressable Class N Fire Alarm systems
- BMS and Low Voltage Emergency Lighting
SPECIFICATIONS
DuraLife® II Dual Rated Ethernet
Multi-Conductor FPLR Shielded/Unshielded Fire Resistive Cables
Download DuraLife® II Dual Rated Ethernet Specs
UNSHIELDED
RADIX WIRE-II DURALIFE-II™ E241484 #/P #AWG FPLR/FPLR-CI / 300V/105C / (UL) 2196 (ULC) 2-HR FIRE RESISTIVE CABLE FOR USE IN FHIT/FHIT7 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTEGRITY SYSTEM #28D. SEE UL FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY R21213 // CSA LL80670 FAS90 90C/300V FT4-ST1// SUN RES/WET (MONTH/YEAR)
RADIX P/N | AWG/ COND.* | SOLID | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | COND. RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT) | NOM.CAP. (pF/FT) (per pair) | EMT/IMC UNSHIELDED MAX CABLE FILL ALLOWANCE (for in-conduit installations per FHIT 28D) | ||||
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¾” | 1” | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2” | ||||||
CTU18A0104-CAT3 | 18/2P | Solid | 0.366 | 6.48 | 14.4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
CTU18A0106-CAT3 | 18/3P | Solid | 0.444 | 6.48 | 14.4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
CTU18A0108-CAT3 | 18/4P | Solid | 0.518 | 6.48 | 14.4 | X | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
* Numerically printed black /red paired leads
SHIELDED
RADIX WIRE-II DURALIFE-II™ E241484 #/P #AWG FPLR/FPLR-CI / SHLD./ 300V/105C / (UL) 2196 (ULC) 2-HR FIRE RESISTIVE CABLE FOR USE IN FHIT/FHIT7 ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INTEGRITY SYSTEM #28D. SEE UL FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY R21213 // CSA LL80670 FAS90 90C/300V FT4-ST1// SUN RES/WET (MONTH/YEAR)
RADIX P/N | AWG/ COND.* | SOLID | NOMINAL O.D. (INCH) | COND. RESISTANCE (OHMs/MFT) | NOM. CAP. (pF/FT) (per pair) | EMT/IMC SHIELDED MAX CABLE FILL ALLOWANCE (for in-conduit installations per FHIT 28D) | ||||
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¾” | 1” | 1 ¼” | 1 ½” | 2” | ||||||
CTS18A0104-CAT3 | 18/2P | Solid | 0.389 | 6.48 | 18.4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
CTS18A0106-CAT3 | 18/3P | Solid | 0.472 | 6.48 | 18.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
CTS18A0108-CAT3 | 18/4P | Solid | 0.551 | 6.48 | 18.4 | X | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
* Numerically printed black /red paired leads