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Halogen-Free Armoured Signalling & Fire Detection Cables300/500 VWater-Blocked (L) + STA (B)LSZH Outdoor Signalling

A-H(L)HBH LSZH Armoured Outdoor Signalling Cable300/500 V longitudinally water-blocked, steel-tape armoured LSZH outdoor signalling cable

A-H(L)HBH is a halogen-free outdoor signalling, fire-alarm network and railway/tunnel telecommunication cable built with solid bare copper conductors in star-quad or paired stranding, halogen-free H-compound insulation, an Al-polymer laminated longitudinal wat

IEC 60332-3-24 LSZH

(L) Laminated Barrier

Direct Burial STA

Pairs × Ø / mm²

Order designation: A-H(L)HBH 6×2×0.8
Outer Ø ≈: 14.8 mm
Copper weight: 58 kg/km
Total weight ≈: 330 kg/km
Min. bend R: 178 mm

All sizes (14)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Peak voltage: 300/500 V
Water barrier: (L) Al-copolymer
Armouring: 2 × steel tape (
Conductor: Solid Cu 0.8–1.4
Operating temp: -30 to +70 °C
Min. bend radius: 12 × cable OD

Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0816 / EN 50288-7 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is A-H(L)HBH right for your machine?

Designed for inter-building fire alarm network loops, railway/metro tunnel signalling, airport perimeter detection and industrial plant links requiring both direct-burial rodent/crush protection and zero-halogen tunnel fire safety.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Direct burial in trenches, concrete cable troughs, underground ducts and tunnel wall brackets.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

Suitable

Replaces PVC/PE A-2Y(L)2YB2Y at tunnel portals where halogen-free IEC 60332-3-24 compliance begins.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Terminates at trackside signalling cabinets, FACP network nodes and perimeter junction boxes.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Solid Class 1 copper conductors and double steel tape armour are strictly for fixed routing.

S07HXCHX-F screened flex

Typical machinesRailway & metro tunnel signallingCampus & refinery fire alarm loopsAirport & utility perimetersHighway & road tunnel SCADAPower substation interconnect

Construction

Layer by layer

Solid bare Cu conductors (pairs/star-quads) + halogen-free H insulation + swelling tape + Al/copolymer laminated sheath (L) + H inner sheath + double galvanized steel tape armour (B) + LSZH outer sheath (H).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Solid bare copper conductor	Annealed solid bare copper wire (0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.4 mm Ø or 0.75–2.5 mm²) per IEC 60228 Class 1IEC 60228
2	Halogen-free polymer insulation (H)	Cross-linked or thermoplastic halogen-free compound with low mutual capacitanceDIN VDE 0816
3	Water-swellable core wrapping	Non-hygroscopic dielectric and water-blocking swelling tapes over stranded pairs/quadsDIN VDE 0816
4	Laminated Al-copolymer barrier (L)	Longitudinal aluminum tape copolymer-bonded to the halogen-free inner sheath H for radial moisture blocking & screeningDIN VDE 0816
5	Double steel tape armour (B)	Two helically applied galvanized steel tapes providing rodent defense and magnetic screeningDIN VDE 0816
6	Outer LSZH sheath (H)	UV-stabilised flame-retardant halogen-free polyolefin compound HM2/HM4 (Black or Grey)DIN VDE 0816

A-H(L)HBH n×2×0.8 (Star-Quad / Paired)

0.8 mm solid copper telecom/fire-alarm signalling pairs for RS-485, Esserbus, Ringbus and voice evacuation trunks.

A-H(L)HBH n×2×1.4 / n×1.5 mm²

Heavy-gauge 1.4 mm (1.5 mm²) conductors for long-distance railway axle counters, point machines and 24 VDC field power.

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0816 / EN 50288-7. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Peak operating voltage: 300/500 V (telecom & signalling)
Test voltage (core/core & core/screen): 2000 V AC rms (50 Hz, 1 min)
Mutual capacitance @ 800 Hz: ≤52 nF/km (0.8 mm star-quad)
Insulation resistance: ≥5000 MΩ·km

Thermal

Operating temperature (fixed): -30 °C to +70 °C
Installation temperature: -5 °C to +50 °C

Mechanical

Minimum bend radius: 12 × cable outer diameter
Crush & rodent resistance: Double helical galvanized steel tape (2 × 0.15–0.20 mm)

Resistance

Bunched flame propagation: IEC 60332-3-24 Cat. C & IEC 60332-1-2
Halogen-free & low smoke: IEC 60754-1/2 (pH ≥4.3) & IEC 61034-2 (≥60 % light transmission)
Radial & longitudinal water block: Laminated sheath (L) per IEC 60794-1-22 Method F5

Reference standards

Design standard: DIN VDE 0816 / DIN VDE 0815 / EN 50288-7
Installation & fire code: DIN VDE 0891 & EN 50575 tunnel fire safety

Identification

Designation code: A = outdoor · H = halogen-free · (L)H = laminated sheath · B = steel tape armour · H = LSZH outer sheath
Outer sheath colour: Black (UV-stabilised outdoor/tunnel)

Sizes

14 standard configurations (A-H(L)HBH)

Nominal dimensions, masses and electrical ratings for A-H(L)HBH according to DIN VDE 0816 / EN 50288-7.

Dimensions & masses
Designation	Pairs × Ø / mm²	Cond. size	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Copper kg/km	Total weight ≈ kg/km	Min. bend R fixed mm
A-H(L)HBH standard series
A-H(L)HBH 2×2×0.8	2×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	11.8	19	210	142
A-H(L)HBH 4×2×0.8	4×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	13.2	39	265	158
A-H(L)HBH 6×2×0.8	6×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	14.8	58	330	178
A-H(L)HBH 10×2×0.8	10×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	16.9	96	435	203
A-H(L)HBH 20×2×0.8	20×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	20.5	193	660	246
A-H(L)HBH 30×2×0.8	30×2×0.8 mm	0.50 mm²	23.8	289	890	286
A-H(L)HBH 2×2×1.4	2×2×1.4 mm	1.54 mm²	14.5	59	315	174
A-H(L)HBH 4×2×1.4	4×2×1.4 mm	1.54 mm²	16.8	118	430	202
A-H(L)HBH 6×2×1.4	6×2×1.4 mm	1.54 mm²	19.2	177	565	230
A-H(L)HBH 10×2×1.4	10×2×1.4 mm	1.54 mm²	22.4	296	810	269
A-H(L)HBH 4×1.5 RE	4×1.5 mm²	1.50 mm²	13.6	58	285	163
A-H(L)HBH 7×1.5 RE	7×1.5 mm²	1.50 mm²	15.4	101	365	185
A-H(L)HBH 12×1.5 RE	12×1.5 mm²	1.50 mm²	18.8	173	530	226
A-H(L)HBH 4×2.5 RE	4×2.5 mm²	2.50 mm²	14.9	96	350	179

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Nominal outer diameters and weights are subject to manufacturing tolerances per DIN VDE 0816 / EN 50288-7.

Electrical data
Pairs × Ø / mm²	Max. DC R @ 20 °C Ω/km	Current in air A	Current in duct/tray A
2×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
4×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
6×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
10×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
20×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
30×2×0.8 mm	36.600	6	5
2×2×1.4 mm	11.900	14	12
4×2×1.4 mm	11.900	14	12
6×2×1.4 mm	11.900	14	12
10×2×1.4 mm	11.900	14	12
4×1.5 mm²	12.100	18	15
7×1.5 mm²	12.100	14	12
12×1.5 mm²	12.100	11	9
4×2.5 mm²	7.410	25	22

Current ratings apply at +30 °C ambient in free air and +25 °C in enclosed tray/conduit.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
2.0 kV AC dielectric & spark test	No breakdown between cores and screen/armour for 1 min	100 % of drums
Loop resistance, capacitance & crosstalk	Meets DIN VDE 0816 star-quad attenuation and capacitance limits	100 % of drums
Sample tests
IEC 60332-3-24 Cat. C flame & IEC 60754-2 halogen test	Passes vertical bunched flame and zero-halogen gas acidity	Type qualification

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

DIN VDE 0816 / 0815IEC 60332-3-24 Cat. CIEC 60754-1/2 & IEC 61034-2RoHS 3 & CE Compliant

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX A-H(L)HBH 10x2x0.8 LG HAL-FREE IEC 60332-3-24 CE [year] [meter mark]

Delivery form: Fumigated export wooden drums or shrink-wrapped coils
Standard drum lengths: 500 m · 1000 m standard drums (cut lengths on request)
MOQ: 100 m (stock sizes) · 300–500 m (production)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFA-H(L)HBH LSZH Armoured Outdoor Signalling Cable – technical datasheet14 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXA-H(L)HBH spec data (Excel)All 14 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20

FAQ

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What does each letter in the German VDE designation A-H(L)HBH stand for?

'A' denotes an outdoor cable; the first 'H' indicates halogen-free core insulation; '(L)H' designates a longitudinally bonded aluminium tape moisture barrier fused to a halogen-free inner sheath; 'B' specifies double galvanized steel tape armour; and the final 'H' specifies a halogen-free flame-retardant outer sheath.

Why is A-H(L)HBH specified instead of A-2Y(L)2YB2Y in tunnels and stations?

Traditional A-2Y(L)2YB2Y uses polyethylene (2Y) insulation and sheaths, which have a high calorific fuel load and propagate fire inside enclosed tunnels. A-H(L)HBH replaces every polyethylene layer with flame-retardant LSZH compounds so outdoor buried cables can enter stations and tunnels without a splice transition box.

What is the difference between A-H(L)HBH and A-HHBH?

A-H(L)HBH incorporates the '(L)' copolymer-coated aluminium laminated tape barrier beneath the inner sheath for radial water-vapour blocking and electrostatic screening in wet trenches. A-HHBH omits the laminated aluminium foil when only steel-tape rodent/mechanical armour is required.

Does the double steel tape armour provide electromagnetic reduction factor (rK) screening?

Yes. When properly earthed at both ends, the combination of the longitudinal aluminium tape (L) and the double helical galvanized steel tape armour (B) provides both capacitive electrostatic shielding and low-frequency magnetic induction reduction along electrified rail corridors.

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A-H(L)HBH LSZH Armoured Outdoor Signalling Cable300/500 V longitudinally water-blocked, steel-tape armoured LSZH outdoor signalling cable

Fixed installation

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Motorised monospiral reel

A-H(L)HBH n×2×0.8 (Star-Quad / Paired)

A-H(L)HBH n×2×1.4 / n×1.5 mm²

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