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SABIX® A 285 FRNC X

Halogen-Free Cables for Rail Vehicles

SERIES #: 6285

Shielded low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® cross linked control cable with white numbered conductors and overall tinned copper shield with improved fire performance for railway applications acc. to EN 45545-2 - 500V, +125°C

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SABIX® A 285 FRNC X- SAB Halogen Free Cables (SABIX)

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SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX® A 285 FRNC X 5 x 0.5 mm² CE

EN 45545
CE
RoHS
PFAS-Free

Application

Engineered for durability, the SABIX® A 285 FRNC X series is built to excel in demanding control environments. This shielded low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) cross-linked SABIX® control cable features white numbered conductors and an overall tinned copper shield, providing superior protection against electrical interference. Rated for 500 V and up to +125°C, it is designed for safe, long-lasting performance in harsh industrial and railway settings. Certified to EN 45545-2, CE, and RoHS, the A 285 FRNC X meets stringent international safety and performance standards. Its special SABIX® jacket offers excellent flame retardancy, UV stability, and resistance to ozone, oil, and chemicals, making it highly reliable under challenging conditions. Specifically recommended for the internal wiring of rail vehicles in accordance with EN 45545-2, this halogen-free cable ensures enhanced fire safety, dependable connectivity, and extended service life, even in environments where mechanical and chemical stresses are present.

Outstanding Features

» Low smoke halogen-free (LSHF)
» Good EMC characteristics
» No flame propagation
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Good ozone resistance
» Good oil and chemical resistance
» Fulfills fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) acc. to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-3
» PFAS free

Construction

Conductor
tinned copper strands, acc. to IEC 60228, VDE 0295, class 5
Insulation
special SABIX®
Color Code
white conductors with consecutive numbers acc. to EN 50334 + VDE 0293-334
Stranding
in layers
Wrappingfoil
Shieldingtinned copper braiding
Jacket Materialspecial SABIX®
Jacket colorblack (RAL 9005)

Technical Specifications

Nominal voltage
Uo/U 300/500 V
Testing voltage

conductor/conductor: 2000 V
conductor/shielding: 2000 V

Minimum bending radius
10 x O.D.
Temperature Range

DIN VDE:
static: -50/+125°C (in conduit)

Halogen-free
acc. to EN 50306-1 + EN 50264-1
Development of HCl is < 0.5% acc. to IEC 60754-1
pH-value is > 4.3 acc. to IEC 60754-2
Conductivity is < 10.0 μS/mm acc. to IEC 60754-2
Fluoric content < 0.1% acc. to IEC 60684-2
Burning Characteristics

Flame Propagation:
no flame propagation
acc. to IEC 60332-3-24 + VDE 0482-332-3-24
resp. IEC 60332-3-25 + VDE 0482-332-3-25
and EN 50305 + VDE 0260-305 section 9.1.2

Fire Performance:
Flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2

Smoke Densityacc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034
Toxicityacc. to EN 50305+ VDE 0260-305
Continuous flexibilityvery good
Approvals
EN 45545-2, CE, RoHS
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS)acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union

Additional Information

Product highlight:

» meets EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-3

» up to +125°C

Part Numbers

Part notes:

Other dimensions and colors are available on request.

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