securityNET F/UTP cable category 6 LSZH Dca 305m

Cables designed for indoor installations are engineered to operate in stable environmental conditions typical of residential, office, and infrastructure buildings. Their construction, based on conductors made of 100% pure solid copper, ensures stable and consistent transmission performance along the entire cable length. The use of solid copper minimizes signal loss and supports compliance with the requirements of ICT systems. These cables are fully compatible with solutions used in structured cabling systems.

Category 6, corresponding to Class E, is a structured cabling standard designed for data transmission speeds of up to 1 Gb/s (1000BASE-T). According to the standard, it operates at frequencies up to 250 MHz, ensuring stable data transmission and an appropriate performance margin for network installations. Category 6 can also support higher data transmission speeds of up to 10 Gb/s; however, this speed is only achievable over shorter distances, typically ranging from 37 to 55 meters.

Category 6 cabling is widely used in LAN, WAN, and IP surveillance systems, enabling connections between devices such as switches, routers, servers, and IP cameras. In accordance with structured cabling principles, the maximum permanent link length should not exceed 90 meters, assuming the use of patch cords up to 5 meters long on both ends of the transmission channel.

The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheath used in twisted pair cables is designed to provide enhanced fire safety. This material contains no halogens and, when exposed to high temperatures, emits minimal smoke without producing aggressive corrosive gases.

LSZH-sheathed cables are intended for indoor installations in environments with elevated safety requirements, such as public buildings, offices, data centers, and evacuation routes. Compared to PVC, the sheath is generally less flexible, but it provides better protection for people, infrastructure, and equipment in emergency situations.

Dca-class cables meet the requirements for limited contribution to fire development. This classification is based on test results in accordance with EN 50399 and EN 60332-1-2 standards, including the measurement of heat release and flame spread under bundled cable installation conditions.

The full class designation should include additional parameters: smoke production (s1, s2, s3), flaming droplets (d0, d1, d2), and the acidity of combustion gases (a1, a2, a3). Dca cables are subject to the AVCP 3 assessment system, which requires initial type testing carried out by an accredited laboratory.

Cables of this class are used in standard commercial and residential buildings where no elevated fire safety requirements apply. In some EU countries, the Dca class represents the minimum required level for permanent building installations.

An installation based on the PoE++ standard (IEEE 802.3bt, Type 3) enables simultaneous data transmission and power delivery to end devices using all four wire pairs (4PPoE), with a maximum power output of up to 60 W per port. This solution allows network devices to be powered without the need for a local power source. The maximum transmission channel length is up to 100 meters. A higher cable category provides lower power loss and better operating conditions at elevated temperatures, especially in cable bundles and telecommunications cabinets.

The PoE++ standard is used to power a wide range of active devices, including VoIP phones, Wi-Fi access points (802.11n and 802.11ac), CCTV cameras, including PTZ and heated models, access control systems, alarm devices, video terminals, and information kiosks. This solution is designed for devices with power requirements of up to approximately 51 W while maintaining stable operation across the entire infrastructure.

Box containing 305 m (1000 ft) of cable with an internal reel for smooth cable dispensing. This solution allows for convenient installation directly from the packaging.