Skip to content
Please enter a keyword to search

  • IEEE 1594-2008

    View superseded by
    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
    View superseded by

    IEEE Standard for Helically Applied Fiber Optic Cable Systems (Wrap Cable) for Use on Overhead Utility Lines

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  26-04-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  27-06-2008

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Purpose
    2 Normative references
    3 Description of wrap cable and component
    4 Component requirements
      4.1 Support systems
      4.2 Fiber optic cable core
      4.3 Optical fibers
      4.4 Buffer construction
      4.5 Color coding
      4.6 Jackets
    5 Test requirements
      5.1 Test guidelines
      5.2 Cable tests
    6 Manufacturing recommendations
      6.1 Cable lengths
      6.2 Production tests
      6.3 Factory acceptance tests
    7 Field acceptance testing
      7.1 Fiber continuity
      7.2 Attenuation
      7.3 Fiber length
    8 Installation recommendations
      8.1 Installation recommendations for wrap cables
      8.2 Installation in live line conditions
      8.3 Wrap recovery
      8.4 Sag and tension of the ground wire
      8.5 Pitch and tension of the wrap on the ground wire
      8.6 Handling
      8.7 Hardware and accessories
      8.8 Wrap splices
    9 Cable packaging and shipping guidelines
      9.1 Packaging
      9.2 Cable protection
      9.3 Labeling
      9.4 Certified test data
    Annex A (informative) Establish incidence of lightning strokes
    Annex B (informative) Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committee Power System Communications and Cybersecurity
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE 487.3-2014 IEEE Standard for the Electrical Protection of Communication Facilities Serving Electric Supply Locations Through the Use of Hybrid Facilities
    IEEE C37.241-2017 IEEE Guide for Application of Optical Instrument Transformers for Protective Relaying
    IEEE 525-2007 IEEE Guide for the Design and Installation of Cable Systems in Substations
    IEEE 1591.3-2011 IEEE Standard for Qualifying Hardware for Helically-Applied Fiber Optic Cable Systems (WRAP Cable)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 3349 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Absorption Coefficient of Ethylene Polymer Material Pigmented with Carbon Black
    TIA/EIA 455-81 : B2000 FOTP-81 - COMPOUND FLOW (DRIP) TEST FOR FILLED FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    IEC 60068-2-5:2010 Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing
    IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    TIA 455-33 : B2005(R2013) OPTICAL FIBER CABLE TENSILE LOADING AND BENDING TEST
    TIA 455-62 : B2003 FOTP-62 IEC-60793-1-47 - OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-47: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEST PROCEDURES - MACROBENDING LOSS
    TIA/EIA 455-25 : D2016 FOTP-25 - IMPACT TESTING OF OPTICAL FIBER CABLES
    TIA 455-80 : C2003 FOTP-80 - IEC 60793-1-44 OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-44: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEST PROCEDURES - CUT-OFF WAVELENGTH
    TIA 455-176 : A2003 OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-20: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEST PROCEDURES - FIBRE GEOMETRY
    TIA 455-167 : A1992 MODE FIELD DIAMETER MEASUREMENT, VARIABLE APERTURE METHOD IN THE FAR-FIELD
    TIA 455-30 : B1991 FREQUENCY DOMAIN MEASUREMENT OF MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER INFORMATION TRANSMISSION CAPACITY
    TIA 455-175 : B2003 OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-42: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEST PROCEDURES CHROMATIC DEPRESSION
    TIA/EIA 455-3 : B2009(R2014) PROCEDURE TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE CYCLING EFFECTS ON OPTICAL FIBER UNITS, OPTICAL CABLE, AND OTHER PASSIVE FIBER COMPONENTS
    IEC 60068-2-38:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-38: Tests - Test Z/AD: Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test
    TIA 455-104 : B2016 FOTP-104 - FIBER OPTIC CABLE CYCLIC FLEXING TEST
    TIA/EIA 455-41 : A1993(R2013) COMPRESSIVE LOADING RESISTANCE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLES
    TIA/EIA 455-54 : B1998(R2013) MODE SCRAMBLER REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERFILLED LAUNCHING CONDITIONS TO MULTIMODE FIBERS
    TIA 455-164 : A1991 SINGLE-MODE FIBER, MEASUREMENT OF MODE FIELD DIAMETER BY FAR-FIELD SCANNING
    TIA 455-48 : B1990(R2014) FOTP-48 MEASUREMENT OF OPTICAL FIBER CLADDING DIAMETER USING LASER-BASED INSTRUMENTS
    TIA 455-177 : B2003 FOTP177 - IEC 60793-1-43 - OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-43: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEST PROCEDURES - NUMERICAL APERTURE
    TIA 455-85 : A1992(R2013) FOTP-85 - FIBER OPTIC CABLE TWIST TEST
    TIA 455-78 : B2002 FOTP-78 - IEC 60793-1-40 - OPTICAL FIBRES - PART 1-40: MEASUREMENT METHODS AND TEXT PROCEDURES - ATTENUATION
    TIA 455-51 : A1991 PULSE DISTORTION MEASUREMENT OF MULTIMODE GLASS OPTICAL FIBER INFORMATION CAPACITY
    TIA 455-82 : B1992 FLUID PENETRATION TEST FOR FLUID-BLOCKED FIBER OPTIC CABLE
    TIA 455-31 : C1995(R2013) FOTP-31 - PROOF TESTING OPTICAL FIBERS BY TENSION
    TIA/EIA 455-173 : 1990 COATING GEOMETRY MEASUREMENT FOR OPTICAL FIBER SIDE-VIEW METHOD
    View more information

    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective