Marine Fire-Resistant Armoured Instrumentation Cable XOxZ1-K (AS+) / XOxTCuZ1-K (AS+) – IEC 60092-376 LSZH Shipboard Cable

Product Overview

The XOxZ1-K (AS+) / XOxTCuZ1-K (AS+) Marine Cable is a low smoke, halogen-free (LSZH), armoured fire-resistant instrumentation and telecommunication cable specifically engineered for demanding marine and offshore environments. Designed in accordance with IEC 60092-376, this cable ensures reliable signal transmission and system integrity even under fire conditions.

It is widely used across shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and marine infrastructure, where safety, durability, and operational continuity are critical.


Key Features and Advantages

1. Fire Safety & LSZH Performance

This cable is designed to maintain functionality and minimize hazards during fire incidents:

  • Fire-resistant design ensures continued circuit integrity in emergency conditions

  • Halogen-free construction eliminates toxic and corrosive gas emissions

  • Low smoke emission improves visibility and evacuation safety (light transmittance >60%)

  • Complies with:

    • IEC 60332-1 (flame propagation)

    • IEC 60332-3-22 (fire propagation)

    • IEC 60754 (halogen-free, low corrosivity)

    • IEC 61034 (low smoke)

This makes it ideal for life safety systems, alarm circuits, and communication networks onboard vessels.


2. Electrical Performance

  • Rated voltage: 150/250 V (instrumentation applications)

  • Suitable for:

    • Signal transmission

    • Control systems

    • Data and communication circuits

The cable ensures stable performance in low-voltage instrumentation and telecom systems.


3. Robust Mechanical & Environmental Durability

Built for harsh maritime environments, the cable offers:

  • Impact resistance: AG3 (high severity)

  • Minimum bending radius:

    • 4× cable diameter (>25 mm)

    • 6× cable diameter (≤25 mm)

  • Water resistance: AD6 (wave exposure)

  • UV, oil, and chemical resistance for long-term outdoor and offshore use

These properties ensure excellent durability in saltwater, vibration, and extreme weather conditions.


4. Thermal Performance

  • Maximum conductor temperature: 90°C

  • Short-circuit temperature: 250°C (max. 5 seconds)

  • Minimum service temperature: -40°C

  • Minimum installation temperature: -15°C

This wide thermal range enables reliable operation in both cold offshore climates and high-temperature engine room environments.


Cable Construction

The XOxZ1-K (AS+) / XOxTCuZ1-K (AS+) cable is engineered with a robust multilayer structure:

  • Conductor:
    Flexible electrolytic annealed copper (Class 5) per IEC 60228

  • Insulation:
    Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE, HF type) rated at 90°C

  • Screening / Armour:
    Aluminium-polyester tape combined with tinned copper braid, providing 100% coverage for electromagnetic protection

  • Outer Sheath:
    LSZH thermoplastic polyolefin (SHF1 type), UV resistant and suitable for marine exposure

This design ensures excellent EMC performance, mechanical strength, and fire safety compliance.


Standards and Certifications

The cable complies with major international marine and safety standards:

  • IEC 60092-376 (marine instrumentation cables)

  • Fire and safety standards:

    • IEC 60332-1 / 60332-3-22

    • IEC 60754-1 / 60754-2

    • IEC 61034

  • Certified by leading marine classification societies:

    • ABS

    • DNV-GL

    • Bureau Veritas

    • Lloyd’s Register

    • CE & RoHS compliant


Typical Applications

This cable is specifically designed for critical marine and offshore systems, including:

  • Shipboard instrumentation and control systems

  • Communication and signal transmission networks

  • Emergency and safety circuits

  • Offshore platforms and marine infrastructure

Common installation environments:

  • Fishing vessels

  • Merchant ships

  • Cruise ships and yachts


Why Choose This Marine Instrumentation Cable?

  • Enhanced fire resistance ensures operational continuity in emergencies

  • LSZH design protects human safety and sensitive equipment

  • Excellent shielding guarantees stable signal transmission

  • Marine-certified reliability for harsh offshore environments

  • Long service life under mechanical, thermal, and chemical stress