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ProReact Plus
Digital Linear Heat Detection Cable

Speci cations and installation instructions

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Contents:
Important Guidelines Page 3
Introduction Page 4
ProReact Plus Digital Features Page 4
Techincal Data Page 4
Technical Speci cations Page 5
Parts Page 5
Electrical Speci cations Page 5
Environmental Speci cations Page 5
Mechanical Speci cations Page 5
Typical Systems Con gurations Page 6
Conventional Fire Alarm Systems Page 6
Addressable Fire Alarm Systems Page 6
Typical Wiring Con guration Page 6
Typical Systems Con gurations (cont.) Page 7
Digital interface Monitor Module Page 7
Installation Speci cations Page 7
Leader Cable Page 7
Installation Hardware Page 8
Area Protection Page 8
Low Temperature Installation Considerations Page 9
Splicing Page 9
Testing and Veri cation Page 9

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Important Guidelines
Please read this instruction lea et thoroughly before commencing installation.

Install the linear heat detection cable accordingly to meet local and country installation
requirements.

ProReact Plus Digital linear heat detection cable must be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 &
72, NEC 760 (National Electric Code) and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Support the detection cable at 1m (3ft) to 1.5m (5ft) intervals.

Test the detection cable on the reel, before installation, using a multimeter.

Ensure the maximum ambient temperature rating of the detection cable will not be exceeded
during storage or normal operating conditions.

Ensure the detection cable is spaced at less than or equal to the maximum approved spacing.

Ensure the detection cable is not in contact with any material which may conduct heat onto the
cable directly. A siliocone insulator or equivalent should be placed between the xing clip and
heat sensing cable.

Ensure any cable glands used are tightened to form a secure and moisture proof seal around the
detection cable.

Avoid allowing the detection cable to come in contact with any material which acts as a heat
sink. This may delay the activation of the cable in alarm situations.

Do not connect two lengths of detection cable which have different action temperatures.

Do not connect lengths of xed temperature cable in 'T' connections or spurs.

Do not paint the detection cable

Do not place the detection cable under excessive tension.

Do not bend the detection cable at right angles. The minimum bend radius is 2" or 50mm.

Avoid subjecting the detection cable to mechanical damage which could result in false
activation.

Avoid laying the detection cable in areas where heavy traffic may result in the cable being
crushed.

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Introduction
Thermocable ProReact Plus Digital Linear Heat Detection Cable uses xed
temperature detection technology to provide an easy method for sensing
changes in temperature levels. The cable can offer alternative overheat
protection in a vast range of applications and environments, from tunnels,
cable trays, warehousing to sensing changes in temperature within
escalators and other applications where many risks of re are hidden from
view.

The ProReact Plus digital linear heat detection cable can be directly
connected to a single zone of a conventional re alarm control panel, or,
using an addressable zone/switch monitor, the digital linear heat detection
cable can easily be interfaced to an addressable loop.

ProReact Plus Digital linear heat detection cable is comprised of a pair of

twisted low resistance, tri-metallic conductors, sheathed in advanced
temperature sensitive polymers. When the cable reaches the required
temperature the two twisted cores will fuse together, commonly with a re
triggering resistor attached to the input interface and a single core of linear
heat cable to activate an alarm at the main re panel (see schematic).

Digital Interface Monitor Module Figure 1: ProReact Plus Digital LHD Cable Construction

A UL864 10th edition approved Digital Interface Monitor Module is also available and provides additional bene ts when used with the
ProReact Plus Digital LHD cable. It can simultaneously monitor up to two zones of LHD cable and has separate fault and alarm outputs
for each zone. A built in display shows the state of each zone, including the distance in meters and feet to the alarm point if an alarm is
triggered. It also includes an RS-485 Modbus RTU output for integration with a PLC or SCADA system.

ProReact Plus Digital Features Technical Data

• cUL/UL 521 Approved (File No. S8976) Construction: Overall insulated, twisted pair of
• CE Marked tri-metallic cores

• Up to 3000m (10,000ft) per zone Insulation: 1kV tested protective

• Detection along the entire length of LSZH outer coat
sensor cable
Additional Insulation Options: Stainless Steel over-braiding
• UV Stable for indoor/outdoor use
• Low smoke, zero halogen construction Approvals: CE Marked, RoHS compliant,
• Flame retardant cUL & UL
• Highly oil and extra fuel resistance
Maximum Zone Length: 3,000m (10,000ft)
• Maintains exibility at low temperatures
• Optional stainless steel over-braiding for Wire Overall Diameter: 3.66mm to 4.06mm
additional mechincal protection (0.144" to 0.160")

Minimum bend radius: 50mm (2")

Ambient Temperature Range: -60°C to + 69°C

(dependent upon action (-76°F to +156°F)
temperature)

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Technical Speci cations

Parts
Part No Type Colour Action Temperature
TH65+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistant Red 65°C (149°F)
TH65SS+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistance+Stainless Steel braid Silver 65°C (149°F)
TH75+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistant Red 75°C (167°F)
TH75SS+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistance+Stainless Steel braid Silver 75°C (167°F)
TH85+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistant White 85°C (185°F)
TH85SS+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistance+Stainless Steel braid Silver 85°C (185°F)
TH110+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistant White 110°C (230°F)
TH100SS+ Normal+UV+Hydrocarbon resistance+Stainless Steel braid Silver 100°C (212°F)

Electrical Speci cations Environmental Speci cations

Operating Voltage Range 0-30Vac, 0-42Vdc Maximum ambient temperature

Resistance ~100Ω/km (~30.4Ω/kft) per leg TH65+, TH65SS+ 47°C (116°F)

Velocity of Propagation Approx 55% TH75+, TH75SS+ 47°C (116°F)

Capacitance 88 - 150pf/m TH85+, TH85SS+ 69°C (155°F)

Inductance 540 - 1050nH/m TH110+, TH100SS+ 69°C (155°F)

Humidity 0% to 100% RH

Min. Operating temperature -60°C (-76°F)

Mechanical Speci cations

Diameter (all)

Normal cable 3.66mm +/- 0.12mm (0.144" +/- 0.005")

...with additional Stainless Steel Braid 4.06mm +/- 0.12mm (0.160" +/- 0.005")

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Typical System Con gurations

Conventional Fire Alarm Systems

Thermocable ProReact Plus Linear Heat Detection (LHD) cable
should be connected to the initiating device circuit on a
conventional re alarm control panel. Leader cable may be used
between the beginning of the LHD cable and the re alarm
control panel if the area requiring protection is some distance
away from the control panel. A junction box should be used to
connect the leader cable to the linear heat detection cable to
ensure a secure, waterproof electrical connection.

Addressable Fire Alarm Systems

When used as part of an addressable system, Thermocable
ProReact Plus Linear Heat Detection cable should be connected
onto the addressable loop using a switch or zone monitor.
External power is not required for the Linear Heat Detection
cable. Leader cable may be used between the beginning of the
LHD cable and the addressable switch or zone monitor if the
area requiring protection is some distance away. A junction box
should be used to connect the leader cable to the linear heat
detection cable to ensure a secure, waterproof electrical
connection.

Typical Wiring Connection

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Typical System Con gurations (cont.)

Digital interface monitor module

A Digital Interface Monitor Module (DiMM) is

available for use with Thermocable ProReact Plus
Digital Linear Heat Detection Cable. The DiMM can
simultaneously monitor up to two zones of
ProReact Plus Digital LHD cable and provides
additional bene ts to using LHD cable, including:

• Ability to provide a pre-alarm and alarm signal to

a re alarm panel (using two LHD cables with
different action temperatures)

• Fail-safe alarm activation (using two LHD cables

with the same action temperature, both must
alarm for the re alarm system to trigger an
alarm)

• RS-485 Modbus RTU output for connection to a PLC or SCADA system.

• The DiMM has a built in display which shows the state of each zone and automatically displays the distance in metres and feet to
the alarm point if an alarm is triggered.

Leader cable between the DiMM and the Linear Heat Detection cable can be calibrated out at the commissioning stage. Refer to
the DiMM manual for more information. Mapping of the system is important when using a Digital interface Monitor Module.
During installation draw a map to associate distances along the detection cable to locations within a building/warehouse etc. This
will aid in locating the area requiring attention in an alarm condition.

Installation Speci cations

Leader Cable

An approved type of leader cable, preferably Fire Rated cable, should be used between the re alarm control panel or addressable
switch/zone monitor and the Linear Heat Detection cable. A secure waterproof (IP65 or greater) junction box must be used to
connect the leader cable to the detection cable. It is recommended that leader cable with the following minimum cross sectional
area (CSA) per conductor is used when using the maximum length of detection cable. Consult with the authority having
jurisdiction and the re alarm control panel manufacturer for further information.

Recommended Maximum Leader Cable Length and CSA for copper conductors
(with maximum length of Linear Heat Detection Cable 3km/10kft)

0.8 mm (18AWG) — Upto 500m (1,640ft)

1.3 mm (16AWG) — Upto 1000m (3,280ft)

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Installation Hardware
There are many applications where Linear Heat Detection cable When pulling the detection cable from a reel, a reel stand
is used to provide protection. Please refer to the ProReact must be used. Do not pull the cable off the reel vertically
Linear Heat Detection Applications Guide for more information with the reel stationary as this will twist and damage the
on the types of ttings which should be used. The list is not cable. A guide wire may be required for installations where
exhaustive, however, any tting not mentioned in the supporting the cable at the recommended spacing is not
Application Guide which may be used should be evaluated to practical. Ensure the diameter or gauge of the guide wire is
ensure it is t for purpose. Consult the authority having adequate for the distance which is being spanned.
jurisdiction for more information. Commercially available stainless steel wire with a diameter of
approximately 0.9mm-2mm is suitable for use as a guide
The linear heat detection cable should be adequately wire.
supported to prevent sagging. Ideally cable supports should be
placed every 1m (3ft) and no more than 1.5m (5ft) apart. It may Connections into junction boxes and other enclosures must
be necessary to place more supports around corners and other use strain relief connectors which provide dust and moisture
transition areas. protection (IP65 or greater protection). The standard
diameter of detection cable is 3.66mm (0.144" ) to 4.06mm
Care should be taken when mounting the cable in clips (or (0.160" ). Suitable cable glands are shown below which t an
equivalent) that they are not done so tight as to crush the M12 or M16 standard knockout.
cable. The detection cable should be held rmly without
deformation. Avoid placing excessive tension in the cable, no
greater than 50N. Ensure also that the minimum bend radius is
observed at all times – 50mm (2" ).

It is of particular importance to use a silicone pad between the

heat sensing cable and the xing clip if the metal clip is
exposed to the sun or attached to a piece of equipment which
may get hot and transfer the heat to the cable.
Figure 1: Typical Cable glands for connecting Linear
Where possible, it is preferable to install the linear heat Heat Detection cable into an enclosure
detection cable in one continuous run of cable with as few
splices as possible.

Area Protection
ProReact Plus Digital Linear Heat Detection cable is
suitable for broad or wide area detection of overheat or
re conditions, e.g. warehouses etc. The LHD cable
should be installed with a minimum distance between
the cable and the ceiling of 20mm to allow hot gases
rising from an event to trigger the detection cable.

Maximum support spacings should be followed (see

illustration right) and the cable securely attached to the
ceiling or beams.For ceilings up 9m (30ft) in height
maximum spacing between runs should be as in the
table below. For ceilings over 9m (30ft) in height the
spacings should be halved. The corresponding value in
the table below should be halved for spacing between
walls/partitions etc. and a run of detection cable.

ProReact Plus Digital LHD Cable UL/cUL

All models 35ft (10m)

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Low Temperature Installation Considerations
ProReact Plus Digital Linear Heat Detection cable is suitable A silicone pad should be placed around the cable before
for use in ambients down to -60°C (-76°F). Such conditions clipping into the support bracket. This prevents damage to
occur in cold storage freezer warehouses and outdoors for the cable and reduces the heat sink effect of the clip.
example.
The minimum bend radius of the detection cable should be
Take special care when installing LHD cable in low ambients increased to 100mm (4" ) to account for the reduced
or for use in low temperature conditions careful exibility. The maximum distance between support brackets
consideration of the conditions and environment should be should be no more than 1m (3ft) and it is important to
undertaken. support the cable close to either side of any bend.

If the ambient temperature is likely to drop signi cantly after Ensure any junction boxes other enclosures are waterproof
installing the cable take into account linear shrinkage of the and suitable for the expected operating temperatures.
cable when attaching support brackets. The cable can shrink
in length by 12% at -60°C (-76°F).

Splicing
If the xed temperature linear heat detection cable gets
damaged or has triggered due to an overheat condition, the
section can be removed and a new section spliced in its When replacing a section of the detection
place. cable due to an overheat condition having
occurred, the section including at least 3m
Care should be taken during splicing to ensure the core (10ft) either side of the known event
conductors do not come into contact with each other at any should be replaced.
point and the nal spliced joint is secure and made
waterproof. A junction box must be used to connect the
newly installed sensor cable to the existing sensor cable.

Testing and Veri cation

Routine maintainence and checking should be carried out to Shorting out the End of Line device should put the system into
ensure the Linear Heat Detection cable will function as alarm. Disconnecting either leg from the end of line device
expected and has not been damaged etc. should put the system into fault.

A visual inspection should be performed to ensure all support Functional Testing

brackets and other aspects of the physical installation are
suitable. The cable should also be visually checked for damage ProReact Plus Digital Linear Heat Detection Cable is non-
to the outer or inner insulation. Check to make sure the restorable – any section which has alarmed must be cut out
silicone pads are correctly installed around the cable in the and replaced. Therefore functional testing of the installed cable
clips. will not normally be carried out.

Any joints which have been made should be checked to make However, if required, any LHD cable leftover after installation
sure they are secure and waterproof if required by the can be used to periodically perform a functional test. A 1m (3ft)
operating environement. section of cable should be attached between the end of the
LHD cable run and the end-of-line device.
Electrical tests should be carried out to determine the circuit
created by the conductors is working. Remove the conductors Using a suitable device heat the test length of detection cable
from the re alarm control panel or addressable switch up. Once the action temperature (including any tolerances) has
monitor and measuring the resistance across them. The been reached the system should alarm.
resulting value should equal the end-of-line resistance plus
approximately 90Ω/km for each leg. Ensure the test length is removed before placing the system
back into normal operation.
To test in circuit with a re alarm control panel or addressable
switch monitor re-attach the LHD

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