Document number: 72.120.

302 /A

Document Name: Fluenta Flare Gas Meter

FGM 160

Cable Description

Scope:

Additional Information (when applicable)

A 2007.12.06 Issued for Fluenta release. MS RT N/A AAJ

Rev. Review
Issue date Reason for issue Author Review Review Approved
index by QA

Replacement for: 018063/A

Total no. of pages: 7
Fluenta doc. Ref:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Purpose................................................................................................. 3
2. Abbreviations/Definitions ......................................................................... 3
2.1 Abbreviations:..................................................................................... 3
2.2 Definitions: ......................................................................................... 3
3. Field Computer Power Cable Specification................................................... 3
3.1 General Properties ............................................................................... 3
3.2 Cable Construction............................................................................... 4
3.3 Range and Dimensions RFOU (i) ............................................................ 4
3.4 Technical Data .................................................................................... 5
3.5 Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................... 5
3.6 Fire Tests Certifications ........................................................................ 5
3.7 Gland Recommendation for Flame Retardant Cables ................................. 5
4. Transducer Cable Specification ................................................................. 5
4.1 General Properties ............................................................................... 5
4.2 Cable Construction............................................................................... 6
4.3 Technical Data ........................................................................................ 6
4.4 Fire Tests Certifications ........................................................................ 7
5. References............................................................................................. 7

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1. PURPOSE
The following sections describe the most commonly used cables in Fluenta Flare Gas
Meter, FGM 160 system.

2. ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS
2.1 Abbreviations:
FGM 160 Fluenta Flare Gas Meter, model FGM 160
TFS Transducer Full Size
TCV Transducer Compact Version

2.2 Definitions:
N/A

3. FIELD COMPUTER POWER CABLE SPECIFICATION

The cable presented below is the most commonly used cable within the FGM 160
system. The cable utilized is a RFOU(i). Other alternatives are available on request.

3.1 General Properties

Flame retardant cable with individual screen.
Design guidelines according to IEC 60092-3.
Fixed installation for instrumentation, communication, control and alarm systems
in both EX- and safe areas.
Meets the mud resistant requirements in NEK606.

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3.2 Cable Construction

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
11 21 3

Code
Letter
1. Conductor Tinned, annealed, stranded copper.
2. Insulation R EP-rubber
3. Twinning Colour coded cores twisted together and wrapped
with polyester tape.
4. PETP-tape
5. Bedding F Flame retardant halogen-free thermoset
compound.
6. PETP-tape
7. Armour O Tinned copper wire braid.
8. PETP-tape
9. Outer sheath U Flame retardant halogen-free and mud resistant
thermoset compound.

3.3 Range and Dimensions RFOU (i)

No. of Conductor Insulatio Diameter Diameter Weight of

pairs/triples diameter n over overall cable
and conductor approx. thickness bedding
area
mmØ mmØ mmØ kg/km
mm² mmØ

1 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 9,0 ±1,0 11,5 ±1,0 200

2 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 11,5 ±1,0 15,0 ±1,0 341
4 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 13,5 ±1,0 17,5 ±1,0 500
7 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 16,5 ±1,0 20,5 ±1,5 706
8 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 19,0 ±1,0 23,0±1,5 847
12 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 21,5 ±1,5 26,0 ±1,5 1150
16 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 24,0 ±1,5 29,0 ±1,5 1378
19 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 25,0 ±1,5 29,5 ±1,5 1543
24 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 29,5 ±1,5 35,0 ±2,0 1984
32 pair 0,75 1,10 0,80 33,0 ±2,0 39,0 ±2,0 2540

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3.4 Technical Data

Operating voltage 250 V
Max. operating conductor temperature 85 °C

3.5 Electrical Characteristics

Capacitance approx. 90 nF/km
Inductance approx. 0.75 mH/km
Resistance at 20°C max. 24.8 Ohm/km

3.6 Fire Tests Certifications

Flame retardance IEC 60332-3/A
Halogen-free properties IEC 60754-1,2
Flame retardance IEEE 45/383

3.7 Gland Recommendation for Flame Retardant Cables

Ex (d) - Glands with seal on both inner and outer sheath
Ex (e) - Glands with seal on outer sheath only

4. TRANSDUCER CABLE SPECIFICATION

The coupling between the Field Computer (FGM 160) and the transducers is provided
by a Radox GKW LW/S EMC cable. The main properties of this cable are listed below.

4.1 General Properties

Excellent high temperature, low temperature, ozone, diesel oil and weathering
resistance, zero halogen, flame retardant, easily strippable, flexible, excellent
screening properties.

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4.2 Cable Construction

1. Cores GKW-LW Conductor: flexible tin plated copper

Dual wall insulation: GKW P/ GKWHP
Colour: n x white: all cores sequentially numbered
2. EMC-screen Tin plated copper braid optimised
3. Wrapping (optional) Plastic tape
4. Jacket Radox GKW S, colour: black

4.3 Technical Data

Voltage U0/U 600/1000 VAC
900/1500 VDC
Test voltage 50 Hz, 5 min 3500 V
Max. conductor temperature conditions + 120 °C
Min. operating temperature - 40 °C
Min. bending radius free installation 5 x diameter
Min. bending radius fixed installation 3 x diameter
Conductor cross-section 0,75 mm2
Number of leaders 6
Weight kg/100m 8,5 kg

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4.4 Fire Tests Certifications

The cables pass the following fire tests:

Vertical flame spread of bunched BS4066-3, modified to

cables BS6853
Smoke density BS 6853 annex D
Toxic fume R 1,0 BS 6853 annex B

Vertical flame spread of a single DIN EN 50265-2-1

cable
Vertical flame spread of bunched Category C DIN EN 50266-2-4
cables
Vertical flame spread of bunched Category D DIN EN 50266-2-5
cables
Smoke density DIN EN 50268-2

Vertical flame spread of bunched NF C32-070 test 2

cables
Smoke density smoke index 5 NF X10-702-2
Toxic fume smoke index 5 NF X70-100

Vertical flame spread of a single IEC 60332-1, EN 50625-2-

cable 1
Vertical flame spread of bunched Category C IEC 60332-3-24, EN
cables 50266-2-4
Amount of halogen acid gas 0 mg/g IEC 60754-1, EN 50267-2-
1
Corrosivity of combustion gases IEC 60754-2 EN 50267-2-3
Smoke density IEC 61034-2, EN 50268-2

5. REFERENCES
NA

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