What is BS EN 50288-12-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communications and control about?
BS EN 50288 is a series on multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communications and control is a cable consisting of several metal strands twisted together. 
BS BS EN 50288-12-1 is a sectional specification for screened cables, characterised up to 2 000 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring for information technology, generic-cabling systems. BS EN 50288-12-1 contains the electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics and requirements of the cables when tested in accordance with the referenced test methods.
BS EN 50288-12-1 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1, which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered in BS EN 50288-12-1 are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communications systems. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example the electrical power supplies of public utility mains.
Who is BS EN 50288-12-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communications and control for?
BS EN 50288-12-1 on multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communications and control is useful for:
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50288-12-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communications and control?
Multi-element metallic cables are used to bear mechanical loads or electricity and telecommunications signals. Screening of the cabling elements is applied in accordance with BS EN 50288-12-1. When a braid is used the minimum braid coverage (for mechanical purposes) is 60 %. When a foil and braid are used the minimum braid coverage (for mechanical purposes) is 30 %.
BS EN 50288-12-1 is a blank detail specification for screened cables characterised up to 2 000 MHz, for industrial or environmental demanding areas, horizontal and building backbone cables. BS EN 50288-12-1 covers cables, to be used in industrial or environmental demanding areas for horizontal and building backbone wiring for information technology generic cabling systems. The numbers shown in brackets in this, and the following pages correspond to the following items of the required information, which should be entered in the spaces provided.
Using BS EN 50288-12-1 you can specify screened cables, characterized up to 2 000 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring for information technology, generic-cabling systems.
