Securiflex Alarm Cable | TCCA Type 3, 12 Core, 100m, LSF | White
£27.48 (inc VAT: £32.98)
Summary
The Securi-Flex Alarm TCCA Type 3 LSF 12 Core cable provides a comprehensive solution for complex alarm installations in public buildings and commercial premises requiring multiple circuits and future expansion capability. This 12 core alarm cable features advanced Low Smoke and Fume (LSF) construction combined with twelve individually colour-coded cores, making it the ideal choice for large-scale installations, multi-zone systems, and applications where maximum circuit flexibility is essential.
Specifically designed for connecting alarm equipment across extensive security systems with numerous sensors, control panels, multiple detection zones, and ancillary devices, this cable eliminates the need to run multiple cables by providing all circuits in a single compact installation. The LSF outer jacket ensures that in the event of a fire, the cable will not emit toxic gases, providing crucial additional safety time for building occupants and emergency responders in large public buildings, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and office complexes where extensive alarm coverage is required.
Manufactured to BS4737-3.30:2015 standards and fully RoHS2 compliant, this cable achieves an Eca CPR classification, demonstrating superior fire performance for demanding installations. The white LSF sheath provides a clean, professional appearance for visible installations in commercial and public environments. Each conductor features tinned copper clad aluminium construction with PVC insulation in twelve distinct colour-coded cores (Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, White, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Pink, Violet, Grey), providing comprehensive circuit identification options for complex system configurations. With a 5.40mm diameter and yellow nylon rip-cord for easy preparation, this cable delivers the circuit capacity and fire safety performance needed for large-scale professional alarm installations while maintaining cost-effectiveness through TCCA conductor technology.
Features
- 12 core construction providing maximum circuit capacity in single cable
- Low smoke and fume (LSF) outer jacket for improved fire safety
- Does not emit toxic gases if cable catches fire
- Twelve distinct colour-coded cores for comprehensive circuit identification
- Includes Turquoise, Pink, Violet and Grey in addition to standard colours
- Ideal for complex multi-zone alarm systems
- Perfect for large public buildings requiring extensive coverage
- Eliminates need for multiple cable runs in complex installations
- Provides circuits for future system expansion
- Tinned copper clad aluminium conductors for reliable conductivity
- PVC insulation with colour coded cores for easy identification
- White LSF outer sheath for clean, professional appearance
- Yellow nylon rip-cord for easy cable preparation
- 5.40mm diameter accommodating all twelve cores
- Eca CPR classification for superior fire performance
- RoHS2 compliant to environmental standards
- Meets BS4737-3.30:2015 alarm cable specifications
- Operating temperature range of -20°C to 80°C
- 30V rated voltage for low voltage alarm circuits
- High insulation resistance of >200 MΩ/km
- Supplied on convenient 100m reels
- CE and UKCA marked for regulatory compliance
- Cost effective solution for large-scale alarm installations
- Reduces installation time by consolidating multiple circuits
- Suitable for schools, hospitals, shopping centres and office buildings
FAQs
When do I need 12 core cable instead of 6 or 8 core?
Choose 12 core cable for complex alarm systems with multiple zones, extensive sensor networks, or when you need maximum circuit flexibility. It’s ideal for large buildings with 8+ detection zones, systems requiring separate circuits for different alarm functions (intrusion, fire, panic, etc.), installations where future expansion is anticipated, or when you want to minimize the number of cable runs by consolidating all circuits into one cable. If your system design requires more than 8 circuits or you want spare capacity for modifications, 12 core is the solution.
What are all the colour codes included?
The 12 core cable includes: Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, White, Orange, Brown (standard 8 colours), plus Turquoise, Pink, Violet, and Grey (additional 4 colours). This comprehensive colour palette ensures easy circuit identification even in the most complex installations. The additional colours like Turquoise, Pink, Violet and Grey are particularly useful for distinguishing between different alarm system functions or building zones, reducing the chance of wiring errors during installation and maintenance.
Does running 12 cores affect cable flexibility?
While the 12 core cable has a larger 5.40mm diameter compared to 6 or 8 core versions, it’s still designed for practical installation with good flexibility. The cable can be routed through standard conduits and trunking systems. The key advantage is that you’re running one cable instead of potentially two 6-core cables or one 8-core plus a 4-core, which actually simplifies installation despite the slightly larger diameter. The yellow nylon rip-cord also makes termination straightforward.
Is 12 core cable more cost-effective than running multiple smaller cables?
Absolutely. Running a single 12 core cable is typically more economical than running two 6-core cables or an 8-core plus additional cables. You save on: cable costs (one cable vs multiple), installation time (single cable pull vs multiple), conduit space (less space required), termination time (one cable to prepare vs multiple), and documentation (simpler to trace and maintain). For large installations requiring many circuits, the 12 core option delivers significant cost and time savings while providing cleaner, more professional installations.
Can I use this in all the same locations as 8 core LSF?
Yes, the 12 core LSF cable has identical fire safety characteristics to the 8 core LSF version – both feature Eca CPR classification and LSF construction that produces low smoke and fume without toxic gas emission. It’s suitable for all the same public buildings, schools, hospitals, and enclosed spaces. The only difference is the number of circuits provided and the slightly larger diameter. If your application requires LSF properties, the 12 core version meets all the same fire safety standards.
What types of installations benefit most from 12 core cable?
Large commercial buildings with multiple floors or zones, schools and universities with extensive coverage requirements, hospitals and healthcare facilities with complex security needs, shopping centres and retail parks requiring numerous detection zones, office buildings with sophisticated multi-zone systems, and any installation where you want to future-proof the system with spare circuits. The 12 core cable is particularly valuable in retrofit projects where running additional cables later would be difficult or expensive – installing 12 cores initially provides flexibility for future system upgrades without additional cable installation.
Specifications
- Product Code: SFX/12C-TY3-LSF-WHT-100
- Cable Construction: 12 cores
- Conductor Material: Tinned copper clad aluminium
- Conductor Diameter: 0.20 ±0.008 x 7 mm
- Stranded Diameter: 0.22 mm
- Insulation Material: PVC
- Insulation Colours: Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, White, Orange, Brown, Turquoise, Pink, Violet, Grey
- Insulation Thickness: 0.21 mm
- Insulation Resistance @20°C: >200 MΩ/km
- Jacket Material: LSF (Low Smoke and Fume)
- Jacket Colour: White RAL 9003
- Jacket Thickness: 0.5 mm
- Overall Diameter: 5.40 ±0.200 mm
- Nylon Rip-Cord: Yellow 210D
- Max Conductor DC Resistance @20°C: 155 Ω/km
- Rated Voltage: 30V
- Rated Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- CPR Classification: Eca
- Compliance Standards: BS4737-3.30:2015, RoHS2 2011/65/EU
- Certifications: CE, UKCA
- Supply Length: 100m reel
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)