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  • BS EN 50290-4-2:2014

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    Communication cables General considerations for the use of cables. Guide to use

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2014

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Communication cable basics
    4 Types of cables
    5 Cables and regulations
    6 Criteria for the choice of the cables
    7 Installation practices
    8 Cabling installation versus location
    Bibliography

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    Provides help to installers and cabling designers to understand the range of communication metallic cables available.

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    The scope of this European Standard is to help installers and cabling designers to understand the range of communication metallic cables available. To help this choice the fundamental and practical rules on how to use these cables are established.

    The related cables are specified in the documents issued by CLC/TC 46X and its sub-committees.

    These cables are:

    • telecom cables used in access network,

    • data communication twisted pairs cables,

    • coaxial cables used in CATV.

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    Committee EPL/46
    Development Note Supersedes 07/30154013 DC. (03/2010) Supersedes 13/30268920 DC. (01/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    EN 50289-3-9:2001 Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-9: Mechanical test methods - Bending tests
    2006/95/EC : 2006 DIRECTIVE 2006/1995/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 12 DECEMBER 2006 ON THE HARMONISATION OF THE LAWS OF MEMBER STATES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR USE WITHIN CERTAIN VOLTAGE LIMITS (CODIFIED VERSION) (TEXT WITH EEA RELEVANCE)
    89/106/EEC : 1988 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
    EN 50200:2015 Method of test for resistance to fire of unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits
    2004/108/EC : 2004 DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 15 DECEMBER 2004 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND REPEALING DIRECTIVE 89/336/EC
    EN 50289-4-16:2016 Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-16: Environmental test methods - Circuit integrity under fire conditions
    EN 50575:2014/A1:2016 POWER, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION CABLES - CABLES FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS SUBJECT TO REACTION TO FIRE REQUIREMENTS
    EN 50289-1-3:2001 Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-3: Electrical test methods - Dielectric strength
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