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Glossary
PVC
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
PVC cables offer good flexibility and performance at low cost, ideal for most applications around the home. LSHF
LOW SMOKE HALOGEN FREE
LSHF cables are those which emit minimal levels of toxic fumes and smoke (0.5%) in the event of fire. They are ideal for installations near sensitive electronic equipment or in areas that may be difficult to evacuate. Always check that cables sold as LSHF are throughout – jacket and cores. LSF
LOW SMOKE & FUME
LSF is a modified PVC compound which gives off less toxic fumes and smoke than PVC in the event of fire. Not to be confused with LSHF cables, LSF cables should be regarded as only slightly better than PVC cables in the event of fire.
PE
POLYETHYLENE
PE is a form of thermoplastic that offers excellent resistance to moisture and abrasion. Cables with PE jackets are suitable for external applications.
DUCT GRADE PE
Our duct and external grade cables feature a tough, water and UV resistant polyethylene (PE) jacket over the standard cable. They are suited for external installations such as through ducts or clipped to the outside of buildings. SWA
STEEL WIRE ARMOUR
Steel wire armour (SWA) cables are ideal for fixed installations or direct burial in the ground where additional mechanical protection is required. OFC
OXYGEN FREE COPPER
OFC uses 99.99% pure electrolytic copper conductors to achieve lower resistance and improved sound quality. Our TruSound range use OFC for optimum performance. CCA COPPER CLAD ALUMINIUM
CCA is an aluminium conductor or braid wire coated with a thin layer of copper to give the appearance of copper but with electrical characteristics closer to aluminium. There are some applications where CCA conductors are incorporated into the cable design, however none of the cables in this catalogue use CCA.
Great effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalogue. However products may vary due to manufacturing changes, technical improvements and commercial factors. In particular, overall diameters and weights are given for guidance only and if critical, they should be confirmed at time of order. All Trade Marks and Trade Names are acknowledged. © FS Cables Ltd 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or replicated in any form without the express written permission of FS Cables Ltd.
HDBaseT RECOMMENDED CABLES
TruHD is a range of HDBaseT recommended Cat 5E, Cat 6 & Cat 6A cables providing high speed data networks across the home or building.
The HDBaseT standard allows distribution of HD video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, power and control across a single cable with runs of 100m.
These products have been tested by the HDBaseT Alliance, guaranteeing their network performance making them the ideal choice for connecting your digital devices.
HDBaseT delivers full UHD uncompressed video across a network allowing for the optimum levels of video quality with zero latency.
High quality audio formats including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-Master Audio are all supported. Ethernet distribution, control and up to 100W DC power are also delivered across the same cable.
These products are supplied in pull boxes for your convenience. These high quality boxes are strong with a water-resistant coating, are easy to handle and the larger funnel helps to prevent twists and snags.
Installers should be wary of undersized conductors when using POE as this can lead to overheating and potential fire risks.
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