BS en 60794-2-51-2014
BS en 60794-2-51-2014
BS en 60794-2-51-2014
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 60794-2-51:2014. It is
identical to IEC 60794-2-51:2014.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Com-
mittee GEL/86, Fibre optics, to Subcommittee GEL/86/1, Optical fibres and
cables.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2014.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2014
ICS 33.180.10
English Version
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 2-51: Câbles intérieurs - Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 2-51: LWL-Innenkabel -
Spécification particulière pour les câbles simplex et duplex Bauartspezifikation für Simplex- und Duplexkabel zur
pour usage en cordons en environnement contrôlé Verwendung in Kabeln für kontrollierte
(CEI 60794-2-51:2014) Umgebungsbedingungen
(IEC 60794-2-51:2014)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-07-15. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Foreword
The text of document 86A/1599/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60794-2-51, prepared by SC 86A "Fibres
and cables" of IEC/TC 86 "Fibre optics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 60794-2-51:2014.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60794-2-51:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
IEC 60793-2-10 2011 Optical fibres -- Part 2-10: Product EN 60793-2-10 2011
specifications - Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibres
IEC 60793-2-50 2012 Optical fibres -- Part 2-50: Product EN 60793-2-50 2013
specifications - Sectional specification for
class B single-mode fibres
IEC 60794-1-1 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 1-1: Generic EN 60794-1-1 -
specification - General
IEC 60794-1-2 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 1-2: Generic EN 60794-1-2 -
specification - Cross reference table for
optical cable test procedures
IEC 60794-1-22 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 1-22: Generic EN 60794-1-22 -
specification - Basic optical cable test
procedures - Environmental test methods
IEC 60794-2-50 2008 Optical fibre cables -- Part 2-50: Indoor EN 60794-2-50 2008
cables - Family specification for simplex
and duplex cables for use in terminated
cable assemblies
IEC 60811-201 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-201 -
methods for non-metallic materials -- Part
201: General tests - Measurement of
insulation thickness
IEC 61753-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61753-1 -
passive components performance standard
-- Part 1: General and guidance for
performance standards
IEC/TR 62225 - Guidance on terms for connectors and - -
mechanical structures in electronic
equipment
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CONTENTS
1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 5
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 5
4 General requirements ...................................................................................................... 6
5 Particular requirements ................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Wavelength ............................................................................................................. 6
5.2 No change in attenuation ........................................................................................ 6
5.3 Buffer strippability ................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Dimensional requirements ....................................................................................... 7
5.4.1 Buffer diameter ................................................................................................ 7
5.4.2 Cable diameter ................................................................................................ 7
5.4.3 Sheath thickness ............................................................................................. 8
5.5 Mechanical requirements ........................................................................................ 8
5.5.1 General ........................................................................................................... 8
5.5.2 Tensile performance ........................................................................................ 8
5.5.3 Crush .............................................................................................................. 8
5.5.4 Impact ............................................................................................................. 9
5.5.5 Repeated bending ........................................................................................... 9
5.5.6 Bend ................................................................................................................ 9
5.5.7 Buffered fibre movement in compression ....................................................... 10
5.6 Environmental requirements ................................................................................. 10
5.6.1 Temperature cycling ...................................................................................... 10
5.6.2 Sheath shrinkage ........................................................................................... 10
5.7 Transmission requirements – Cabled fibre attenuation .......................................... 11
5.8 Fire performance .................................................................................................. 11
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60794 is a detail specification. It gives detailed requirements for cables to be
used in cords which are intended for use in a category C environment, according to
IEC 61753-1. They are characterized with temperature range between –10 °C and +60 °C.
The fibre requirements for this specification are defined in IEC 60793-2-10 for multimode
fibres and IEC 60793-2-50 for single-mode fibres.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60794-1-1, Optical fibre cables − Part 1-1: Generic specification – General
IEC 60794-1-2, Optical fibre cables – Part 1-2: Generic specification – Crsos reference table
for optical cable test procedures
IEC 60794-1-22, Optical fibre cables – Part 1-22: Generic specification – Basic optical cable
test procedures − Environmental test methods
IEC 60794-2-50:2008, Optical fibre cables – Part 2-50: Indoor cables − Family specification
for simplex and duplex cables for use in terminated cable assemblies
IEC 60811-201, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials −
Part 201: General tests – Measurement of insulation thickness
IEC 61753-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance
standard − Part 1: General and guidance for performance standards
3.1
reinforced cable
cables containing one or two buffered fibres with further protection provided by non metallic
strength members and surrounded by a sheath of suitable material
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3.2
cord
cable terminated with fibre optic connectors at each end. Cord is also referred to as
“terminated cable assembly”
4 General requirements
The cable shall meet the requirements of IEC 60794-2-50.
The optical fibre contained in the cable shall meet the requirements of one of the following,
along with the normative requirements defined within them:
5 Particular requirements
NOTE The requirements in this standard either define a specific option relative to the requirements of IEC 60794-
2-50 or define additional requirements.
5.1 Wavelength
The measuring wavelength for multimode cabled fibres is either 850 nm or 1 300 nm and shall
be agreed between the customer and supplier.
The measuring wavelength for single-mode cabled fibres is either 1 310 nm or 1 550 nm or
1 625 nm and shall be agreed between the customer and suppiler.
Cords terminated at each end and using semi tight or loose buffer as secondary coating are
also defined in this specification. These products may be cut and used for splicing requiring
appropriate stripping.
For tight buffer type, the buffer and primary coating are stripped off together to the optical
fibre glass surface.
For semi-tight and loose buffer, the buffer material is stripped off for a specified length leaving
the primary coating of the fibre intact. Table 2 outlines the strippability requirements.
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Other nominal buffer diameters are acceptable if agreed between customer and supplier .
The manufacturer shall declare the nominal diameter to be applied to the table of diameter
tolerances (see Tables 5 and 6).
The manufacturer shall declare the nominal dimension to be applied to the table of
dimensions tolerances.
The dimensions of other shapes of simplex and duplex cables shall be agreed between
customer and supplier.
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The deviation of the average sheath thickness shall be within the tolerance of ±0,1 mm for
100 % of the cable length
Local deviations of the nominal sheath thickness that are no larger than 3 mm in axial
direction of 1 m length are acceptable.
The mechanical tests as well as some requirements differ from family specification.
The length of the cable shall be between 15 m and 50 m. The tensile force shall not subject
the fibres to strain in excess of limits agreed between the customer and the supplier.
Depending on cable diameter, tensile force shall be as follows:
Simplex:
D < 2 mm: 70 N
D ≥ 2 mm: 100 N
Duplex:
Round: 100 N
Zip cord: D < 2 mm: 140 N
D ≥ 2 mm: 200 N
Measurements are made before, during and after the test.
Requirements for cabled singlemode fibres: Maximum attenuation change during the test
≤ 0,2 dB
Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,05 dB
Requirements for cabled multimode fibres: Maximum attenuation change during
≤ 0,4 dB
Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,2 dB
5.5.3 Crush
Test method: IEC 60794-1-2, E3
Force: 500 N
Duration: 1 min
Length between test locations: 500 mm
Requirements for cabled singlemode fibres: Maximum attenuation change during the test
≤ 0,2 dB
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For cables having a non circular shape the lower dimension of the cable shall be crushed.
5.5.4 Impact
Test method: IEC 60794-1-2, E4
Radius of striking surface: 12,5 mm
Impact energy: 1,0 J
Number of impacts: at least 3, each separated at least 500 mm
Requirements for cabled singlemode fibres: Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,05 dB
Requirements for cabled multimode fibres: Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,2 dB
Requirements for cabled singlemode fibres: Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,05 dB
Requirements for cabled multimode fibres: Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,2 dB
For cables having a non-circular cross section, the force shall be applied in the direction of
the minor axis (perpendicular to the major axis).
5.5.6 Bend
Test method: IEC 60794-1-2, E11A
Mandrel diameter: 60 mm
Number of turns per helix: 6
Number of cycles: 3
Length of sample: sufficient to carry out the test.
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Number of cycles: 4
Length of sample: 10 m
NOTE The whole sample of 10 m together with all elements glued or fixed is within the chamber.
Requirements for cabled single-mode fibres: Maximum attenuation change during the
test≤ 0,2 dB
Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,05 dB
Requirements for cabled multimode fibres: Maximum attenuation change during the
test≤ 0,4 dB
Maximum attenuation change after the test
≤ 0,2 dB
The cabled fibre type shall be agreed between customer and supplier.
IEC TR 62222 references several IEC fire performance test methods and also other test
methods that may be required by local or national legislation and regulation. The tests to be
applied, and the requirements, shall be agreed between the customer and supplier, taking into
account the fire hazard presented by the end use application of the terminated cable
assembly in which the cable is intended to be used.
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