BS EN 60794-1-23:2012

1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Method G1: Bend test for cable elements
4 Method G2: Ribbon dimensions and geometry - Visual
   method
5 Method G3: Ribbon dimensions - Aperture gauge
6 Method G4: Ribbon dimensions - Dial gauge
   (Test deleted)
7 Method G5: Ribbon tear (separability)
8 Method G6: Ribbon torsion
9 Method G7: Tube kinking
10 Method G8: Ribbon residual twist test
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Specifies test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for the geometrical, material, mechanical, environmental properties of optical fibre cable elements.

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.

The object of this part of IEC 60794 is to define test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for the geometrical, material, mechanical, environmental properties of optical fibre cable elements.

Throughout the document the wording “optical cable?? may also include optical fibre units, microduct fibre units, etc.

General requirements and definitions are given in IEC 60794-1-20 and a complete reference guide to test method of all types in the IEC 60794-1-2.