What is BS EN 50288-5-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control about?
BS EN 50288 is a series on multi-element metallic cables. Multi-element metallic cable is commonly formed by drawing the metal through a hole in a die or draw plate. BS EN 50288-5-1 is a sectional specification for screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 250 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring as defined in EN 50173. BS EN 50288-5-1 contains the electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics of the cables when tested in accordance with the referenced test methods.
BS EN 50288-5-1 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1 which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered in BS EN 50288-5-1 are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems.
Note: These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example, the electric power supplies of public utility mains.
Who is BS EN 50288-5-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control for?
BS EN 50288-5-1 on multi-element metallic cables is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50288-5-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control?
Wires are used to bear mechanical loads, often in the form of wire rope. In electricity and telecommunication signals, a multi-element metallic cable can refer to an electrical cable, which can contain a "solid core" of a single wire or separate strands in stranded or braided forms. BS EN 50288-5-1 is a Blank Detail Specification for screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 250 MHz, for industrial or environmental demanding areas, horizontal and building backbone cables. It covers cables, to be used in industrial or environmental demanding areas for horizontal and building backbone wiring for information technology generic cabling systems.
BS EN 50288-5-1 describes detailed specifications on the Name and address of the organisation that has prepared the document, EN document number, issue number and date of issue, Address of the organisation from which the document is available, Related documents, Any other reference to the cable, national reference, trade name, etc, A complete description of the cable which shall include, Type and number of elements, Nominal impedance, Screening, Application, Category, found in EN 50173 and Other distinguishing performance characteristics of screened cables. Using BS EN 50288-5-1 you can understand screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 250 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring as defined in EN 50173.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50288-5-1:2013 supersedes BS EN 50288-5-1:2003. BS EN 50288-5-1:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 50288-5-1:2003. These include:
- The addition of the Blank Detail Specification Annex
- A number of minor corrections and updating of references
- The re-classification of ‘ELFEXT’ to ‘ACR-F’
