New Cat.6A U/UTP cables with higher fire protection

From the Draka technology forge come two more copper cables with increased fire resistance: The UC500 23 U/UTP Cat.6A Z1s B2ca s1a d1 a1 and Cca s1a d1 a1. The further development of the UC500 cable series offers users more fire safety without sacrificing performance or manageability. Another plus: thanks to the patented ZEBRA foil technology (Zero Earth-loop By Reflectorfoil Application), the unshielded cable is able to completely suppress alien crosstalk.

With the two cable models UC500 23 U/UTP Cat.6A Z1s B2ca s1a d1 a1 and Cca s1a d1 a1, BU Multimedia Solutions is launching very flexible, high-performance network cables with high fire resistance. The new fire resistant cables meet all criteria of the demanding fire protection classes B2ca s1a d1 a1and Cca s1a d1 a1 with regard to smoke development (s1a), drop formation (d1) and acid content (a1). MMS has invested considerable resources in the development of the new CPR cables. The result is high-quality, fire-safe Cat.6A installation cables that are quick and easy to install while maintaining high data transmission rates.

Trouble-free, fast and safe

The Draka UC500 23 U/UTP Cat.6A Z1s copper cables with AWG-23 copper conductors and four unshielded pairs are suitable for Power over Ethernet (PoE), Type 1-4. Thanks to the patented ZEBRA (Zero Earth-loop By Reflectorfoil Application) foil technology, the unshielded cable is able to completely suppress alien crosstalk. The proven Draka technology combines the advantages of shielded with the advantages of unshielded cables. In accordance with the Cat.6A standard, the installation cables transmit data, voice, audio and video information at a speed of up to 10 Gbit/s and achieve a maximum operating frequency of 500 MHz. Highly flexible, tight bending radii and the small outer diameter make it easy to lay the cables. The halogen-free and flame-retardant protective sheath (LSHF-FR) ensures the highest level of fire protection in accordance with the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR). 

Tests show: The cables deliver what they promise

Several internal and external test laboratories tested both cable versions in numerous test runs for the B2ca and Cca fire protection criteria. The very elaborate test phase led to success: All randomly selected test specimens met the high requirements of the B2ca and Cca fire protection classes with the required performance and ease of installation. As part of the testing process, many other B2ca and Cca rated Cat.6A U/UTP cables from third party suppliers were tested. The tests show how difficult it is to meet the necessary requirements for CPR fire rating, performance, alien crosstalk and manageability at the same time. Only a few currently manage to do so. BU Multimedia Solutions is one of them. Their AWG23 Cat.6A U/UTP B2ca and Cca copper cables guarantee all features in high quality, safety and reliability.