What is BS EN 50288-9-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control about?
BS EN 50288 is a series on multi-element metallic cables 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 50288-9-1 is a sectional specification for screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 1 000 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring for Information technology generic-cabling systems. BS EN 50288-9-1 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 50288-9-1 should be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1 which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered in BS EN 50288-9-1 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 50288-9-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control for?
BS EN 50288-9-1 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 50288-9-1 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control?
Multi-element metallic cables are used to bear mechanical loads, often in the form of wire rope. BS EN 50288-9-1 specifies the test methods applied to the completed cable together with the requirements and demonstration. BS EN 50288-9-1 is a Blank Detail Specification for screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 1 000 MHz, for industrial or environmental demanding areas, horizontal and building backbone cables. BS EN 50288-9-1 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 50288-9-1 specifies the conductor, insulation, cabling elements, identification of cabling elements, screening of cabling elements, cable make-up, filling compound, interstitial fillers, screening of the cable core, moisture barriers, wrapping layers and sheath in construction of the cable. BS EN 50288-9-1 also specifies the tests in detail which are electrical tests, mechanical tests, environmental tests, and fire performance tests for the screened cables used in information technology generic-cabling systems. Using BS EN 50288-9-1 you can specify screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 1 000 MHz, to be used in horizontal and building backbone wiring for Information technology generic-cabling systems.
