What is BS EN 50288-1 - Multi-element metallic cables about?
BS EN 50288 is a series on multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control. Multi-element metallic cable is commonly formed by drawing the metal through a hole in a die or draw plate. BS EN 50288-1 covers cables for instrumentation, interconnection of equipment and information technology cabling applications. Cables for information technology cabling systems, covered by BS EN 50288-1 in the EN 50288 series are suitable for use in digital and analogue data systems meeting the requirements. Cabling elements as defined in BS EN 50288-1 may be incorporated in hybrid construction cables together with coaxial or optical fibre cabling elements.
Who is BS EN 50288-1 - Multi-element metallic cables for?
BS EN 50288-1 on multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50288-1 - Multi-element metallic cables?
Multi-element metallic cables are used to bear mechanical loads, often in the form of wire rope. In electricity and telecommunication signals, multi-element metallic cables can refer to an electrical cable, which can contain a "solid core" of a single wire or separate strands in stranded or braided forms.
Unless otherwise specified, all cables covered by BS EN 50288-1 may be subjected to voltages greater than 50 V a.c or 75 V d.c. but not more than 300 V a.c. or 450 V d.c. and will meet the essential requirements of the low voltage directive. Due to current limitations related to the conductor cross-sectional area, they are not intended for direct connection to the mains electricity supply. The maximum current rating per conductor is as stipulated in BS EN 50288-1 unless otherwise specified in BS EN 50288-1. IDCs are only designed for copper or metal-coated copper. Using BS EN 50288-1 you can understand cables for instrumentation, interconnection of equipment and information technology cabling applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50288-1:2013 supersedes BS EN 50288-1:2003. BS EN 50288-1:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 50288-1:2003. These include:
- The addition of the MICE table
- A number of minor corrections and updating of references
- The re-classification of ‘ELFEXT’ to ‘ACR-F’
