• I.S. EN 60794-1-21:2015/A1:2020

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    Optical fibre cables - Part 1-21: Generic specification – Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods (IEC 60794-1-21:2015/A1:2020)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  29-10-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  14-05-2020

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Method E1: Tensile performance
    4 Method E2: Abrasion
    5 Method E3: Crush
    6 Method E4: Impact
    7 Method E5A: Stripping force stability of cabled optical fibres
    8 Method E5B: Strippability of optical fibre ribbons
    9 Method E5C: Strippability of buffered optical fibres
    10 Method E6: Repeated bending
    11 Method E7: Torsion
    12 Method E8: Flexing
    13 Method E9: Snatch (deleted)
    14 Method E10: Kink
    15 Method E11: Bend
    16 Method E12: Cut-through resistance (deleted)
    17 Method E13: Shotgun damage
    18 Method E14: Compound flow (drip)
    19 Method E15: Bleeding and evaporation
    20 Method E16: [Title unknown] (deleted)
    21 Method E17: Bending stiffness
    22 Method E18A: Bending under tension
    23 Method E18B: Sheave test (primarily for OPGW and OPAC)
    24 Method E19: Aeolian vibration
    25 Method E20: Cable coiling performance
    26 Method E21: Sheath pull-off force for optical fibre cable for use in patch cords
    27 Method E22: Buffered fibre movement under compression in optical fibre cables for use in patch cords
    28 Method E23: Microduct route verification test
    29 Method E24: Installation test for microduct cabling
    30 Method E25: Rip cord functional test
    31 Method E26: Galloping
    32 Method E27: Indoor simulated installation test
    33 Method E28: Cable and fibre mechanical reliability test
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    This part of IEC 60794 applies to optical fibre cables for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors.

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    Committee TC 86
    Document Type Test Method
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
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