EN 50083-1:1993

This standard deals with the safety requirements applicable to fixed sited systems and equipments primarily intended for the reception, processing and distribution of sound signals, television signals and their associated data signals using all applicable transmission media. It covers all types of systems such as: - CATV-systems; - MATV-systems; - individual receiving systems; and all types of equipment installed in such systems. As far as applicable it is also valid for mobile and temporarily installed systems e.g. caravans. Additional requirements may apply, for example in relation to: - electricity distribution systems (overhead or underground); - other telecommunication services distribution systems; - water distribution systems; - gas distribution systems; - lightning protection systems. This standard is valid for all items from the receiving antennas to the system outlets (subscriber equipment input). This standard does not cover subscriber equipment. This standard is intended to provide specifically for the safety of the system, personnel working on it, subscribers and subscriber equipment. It deals only with safety aspects and is not intended to define a standard for the protection of equipment used in the system.