LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables

The LIH(St)H FE180 cable is a fire-resistant signal and control cable with fine-stranded copper conductors, halogen-free insulation and sheath, and an aluminum foil shield with a drain wire. It is used in the loop and communication lines of fire detection and alarm systems, in the data and signal connections of emergency public address and smoke extraction systems, and wherever the shield is required to limit external interference. In this category, Reçber, Birtaş, Mekas and 2M products are sold by the meter in core counts and cross-sections such as 2x0.75 mm², 2x1.5 mm², 3x1 mm², 4x1 mm² and 10x1.5 mm²; the product names include the FE180 class and, depending on the brand, the PH120 class as well. Choose the number of cores according to the device wiring diagram, the cross-section according to line length and the current drawn, and the FE180 and PH120 classes according to the endurance time required by the project specification. The 0.50 mm² written after the plus sign in Birtaş product names is the cross-section of the foil shield's drain wire and is not counted as a signal core. LIH(St)H should not be confused with LIHCH, which has a copper braid shield: in LIH(St)H the shield is aluminum foil and is grounded through the drain wire, while in LIHCH the shield is a braid.

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How to choose LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables

The LIH(St)H FE180 cable is a fire-resistant signal and control cable with fine-stranded copper conductors, halogen-free insulation and sheath, and an aluminum foil shield with a drain wire. It is used in the loop and communication lines of fire detection and alarm systems, in the data and signal connections of emergency public address and smoke extraction systems, and wherever the shield is required to limit external interference.

  • Clarify the circuit duty first: power distribution, control, fire safety, Ethernet or analog signal.
  • Compare conductor cross-section, core count, insulation and shielding against the installation route.
  • Switch to the proper cable family early when flex duty, oil resistance, halogen-free jacket or fire integrity is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables and where is it used?

The LIH(St)H FE180 cable is a fire-resistant signal and control cable with fine-stranded copper conductors, halogen-free insulation and sheath, and an aluminum foil shield with a drain wire. It is used in the loop and communication lines of fire detection and alarm systems, in the data and signal connections of emergency public address and smoke extraction systems, and wherever the shield is required to limit external interference.

What should I compare when choosing LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables?

Choose the number of cores according to the device wiring diagram, the cross-section according to line length and the current drawn, and the FE180 and PH120 classes according to the endurance time required by the project specification.

Where can I find technical details for LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables products?

The 0.50 mm² written after the plus sign in Birtaş product names is the cross-section of the foil shield's drain wire and is not counted as a signal core.

LIH(St)H Fire-Resistant Cables Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice