This part of IEC 60794 which is a family specification covers optical self-supporting aerial
telecommunication cables. Requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794-3 for duct,
buried and aerial cables are applicable to cables covered by this standard.
Self-supporting aerial telecommunication cable in this context means a cable construction
with sufficient strength members designed to be suspended on poles and similar devices
without the aid of another supporting wire or conductor. ADSS cables and other constructions
intended for high-voltage applications are not covered by this standard.
Detail specifications may be prepared based on this family specification.
Clause A.2 contains requirements that supersede the normal requirements in case the cables
are intended to be used in installation governed by the MICE table of ISO/IEC 24702.
The parameters specified in this standard may be affected by measurement uncertainty
arising either from measurement errors or calibration errors due to lack of suitable standards.
Acceptance criteria shall be interpreted with respect to this consideration (see IEC 60794-3,
Clause 8).
The number of fibres tested shall be representative of the cable design and shall be agreed
between the customer and the supplier.
BS EN 60794-3-20:2009 Referenced Document
IEC 60304 Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
IEC 60654-4 Operating conditions for industrial-process measurement and control equipment. Part 4 : Corrosive and erosive influence
IEC 60721-1 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 1: Environmental parameters and their severities
IEC 60721-3-3 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-4: Environmental conditions appearing in nature - Solar radiation and temperature*， 2019-05-22 Update
IEC 60811-1-1 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables and optical cables - Part 1-1: Methods for general application; Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions; Tests for determining the mechanical properties
IEC 60811-5-1 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 5-1: Methods specific to filling compounds - Drop-point - Separation of oil - Lower temperature brittleness - Total acid number - Absence of corrosive component
IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity standard for industrial environments*， 2016-08-10 Update
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