What is BS EN 50173-6- Generic cabling systems for distributed building services about?
BS EN 50173-6 specifies generic cabling for distributed building services and can be used in conjunction with all the space-specific standards of the EN 50173 series.
BS EN 50173-6 covers balanced cabling and optical fibre cabling.
BS EN 50173-6 specifies directly or via reference to EN 50173-1 the:
Structure and minimum configuration for generic cabling for distributed building services
Interfaces at the service outlet (SO)
Performance requirements for cabling links and channels
Implementation requirements and options
Performance requirements for cabling components
Conformance requirements and verification procedures
BS EN 50173-6 has taken into account requirements specified in application standards listed in EN 50173-1.
Note : Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this standard can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.
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BS EN 50173-6:2018 history
2018BS EN 50173-6:2018 Information technology. Generic cabling systems. Distributed building services
2013BS EN 50173-6:2013 Information technology. Generic cabling systems-Distributed building services