1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Construction
3.1 General
3.2 Optical fibres and primary coating
3.3 Buffer
3.4 Ruggedized fibre
3.5 Slotted core
3.6 Tube
3.7 Stranded loose tube
3.8 Ribbon structure
3.9 Strength and anti-buckling members
3.10 Ripcord
3.11 Sheath
3.12 Sheath marking
3.13 Identification
3.14 Examples of cable constructions
4 Tests
4.1 Dimensions
4.2 Mechanical requirements
4.3 Environmental requirements
4.4 Transmission requirements
4.5 Fire performance
Figure 1 - Simplex loose non-buffered fibre cable
Figure 2 - Simplex ruggedized fibre cable
Figure 3 - Duplex loose non-buffered fibre cable
Figure 4 - Duplex ruggedized fibre cable
Figure 5 - Duplex ruggedized fibre zip cord
Figure 6 - Duplex flat cable
Figure 7 - Duplex round cable
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
international publications with their
corresponding European publications