IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers@ Inc.
Scope
This standard covers an all-dielectric fiber optic (wrap) cable designed to be helically wrapped around a conductor or other messenger on overhead power facilities. This covers the mechanical@ electrical@ and optical performance@ installation guidelines@ acceptance criteria@ test requirements@ environmental considerations@ packaging and shipping guidelines@ and accessories. Purpose Other existing standards do not cover all-dielectric fiber optic (wrap) cable designed to be helically wrapped around a conductor or other messenger on overhead power facilities. This standard simplifies procurement@ standardizes testing@ assures product quality@ and assists usage.