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Abstract
This Standard specifies the material requirements of the finished products and some of the the compounds used to manufacture telecommunication cables and provides test methods to evaluate the properties specified.
Scope
This Standard specifies the material requirements of the finished products and some of the compounds used to manufacture telecommunication cables and provides test methods to evaluate the properties specified.
The Standard specifies the requirement for the composition, physical and electrical performance and test methods of various materials, insulation, sheath and jacket as follows:
(a) Sections 2 to 15 Sections 2 to 15 specify the requirements of the compounds and finished products.
(b) Appendices A to II Appendices A to II provide a set of reference test methods for determination of compliance with the requirements of this Standard.
NOTE: Appendix JJ provides recommendations for purchasing guidelines to be supplied at the time of enquiry or order of the cable.
This Standard does not cover cables using materials that are semi-conductive.
This Standard does not include such aspects of telecommunication cables as spacers or cores in co-axial cables.
This Standard does not include dimensions or electrical requirements of completed cables.
Application
This Standard is intended for use by the following:
(a) Polymer manufacturers, to form the basis of the raw material quality control procedures for the manufacture of PE and PA compounds.
(b) Cable manufacturers, to form the basis of the cable material quality control procedures for the manufacture of a range of insulation, sheath and jackets of different materials.
(c) Cable end-users, to form the basis of the cable acceptance procedures for the completed cable.
For different cable materials, tests are performed on—
(i) compounds;
(ii) insulation, sheath and jacket materials taken during manufacture; and
(iii) insulation, sheath and jacket materials taken from completed cable. These requirements are summarized in Table 1.1.
History
First published as AS 1049-1971.
Second edition 1986.
Third edition 1996.
Fourth edition 2000.
Fifth edition 2003.