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EN 187000 : 92 AMD 1 95

Superseded

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GENERIC SPECIFICATION: OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES

Superseded date

12-04-2002

Published date

12-01-2013

Section one - General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Object
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Optical fibre cables
1.5 Materials
1.6 Cable construction
1.7 Related documents
Section two - Measuring methods for dimensions
2.1 Object
Section three - Measuring methods for mechanical
                characteristics
3.1 Object
3.2 Operational definitions
3.3 Method 501 - Tensile performance
3.4 Abrasion resistance
3.4.1 Method 502 - Abrasion resistance of optical
        fibre cable sheath
3.4.2 Method 503 - Abrasion resistance of optical
        cable marking
3.5 Method 504 - Crush
3.6 Method 505 - Impact
3.7 Method 506 - Isostatic pressure
3.8 Method 507 - Repeated bending
3.9 Method 508 - Torsion
3.10 Method 509 - Flexing
3.11 Method 510 - Snatch
3.12 Kink
3.12.1 Method 511 - Cable kinking test
3.12.2 Method 512 - Tube kinking test
3.13 Method 513 - Cable bend
3.14 Method 514 - Cut-through resistance
3.15 Method 515 - Vibrations
3.16 Method 516 - Cable bending under tension
                     (dynamic test)
        Method 517 - Coiling performance
Section four - Measuring methods for transmission and
                optical characteristics
4.1 Object
Section five - Measuring methods for electrical
                characteristics
5.1 Object
Section six - Measuring methods for environmental
                characteristics
6.1 Object
6.2 Operational definitions
6.3 Method 601 - Temperature cycling
6.4 Method 602 - Contamination
6.5 Method 603 - Sheath integrity
6.6 Method 604 - External static pressure
6.7 Method 605 - Water penetration
6.8 Method 606 - Freezing
6.9 Method 607 - Nuclear radiation
6.10 Method 608 - Bleeding and evaporation of tube
                     filling compound
6.11 Method 609 - Coating adhesion stability for
                     cabled optical fibres
6.12 Method 610 - Fibre coating/Filling compound
                     compatibility
6.13 Method 611 - Compound flow (drip)
Section seven - Applicable tests for quality
                conformance, inspection, qualification
                approval or capability approval
(for future consideration)
Annexes
A Guide for optical cables for short distance
        links
B Guide document for procurement of optical fibre
        cable
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references

Applicable to optical fibre cables to be used with telecommunicatibon equipment and devices having similar techniques and combining optical fibres and electrical conductors.

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
European Committee for Standards - Electrical
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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BS EN 187104:2001 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Family specification. Single-mode optical fibre cables to beused as underwater cables for lakes and river crossings, etc
BS EN 187103:2003 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Family specification. Optical fibre cables for indoor applications
BS EN 187200:2001 Harmonized systems of quality assessment for electronic components. Sectional specificaton. Optical cables to be used along electrical power lines (OCEPL)
BS EN 50173:1996 Information technology. Generic cabling systems
I.S. EN 3745-505:2007 AEROSPACE SERIES - FIBRES AND CABLES, OPTICAL, AIRCRAFT USE - TEST METHODS - PART 505: CABLE TENSILE STRENGTH
BS EN 187101:1995 Harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components. Family specification: optical telecommunication cables to be used in ducts or direct buried application

IEC 60212:2010 Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical insulating materials
IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60189-1:2007 Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methods
IEC 60793-1:1992 Optical fibres - Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60227-2:1997+AMD1:2003 CSV Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods
EN 188000 : 1992 GENERIC SPECIFICATION FOR OPTICAL FIBRES
IEC 60874-1:2011 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Connectors for optical fibres and cables - Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60068-2-10:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-10: Tests - Test J and guidance: Mould growth
IEC 60331:1970 Fire-resisting characteristics of electric cables
IEC 60068-2-14:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature

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