What is BS EN 50290-4-2 - General consideration for use of communication cable about?
BS EN 50290-4-2 is a guide on general considerations for use of communication cables.
BS EN 50290-4-2 provides guidelines to cabling designers and installers to understand the range of metallic communication cables available. BS EN 50290-4-2 can help to establish fundamental and practical rules on how to use these cables.
The related cables are specified in the documents issued by CLC/TC 46X and its sub-committees. These cables are:
- Telecom cables used in access network
- Data communication twisted pairs cables
- Coaxial cables used in CATV
Who is BS EN 50290-4-2- General consideration for use of communication cable for?
BS EN 50290-4-2 on general consideration for use of communication cable is useful for:
- Manufacturers of telecommunication cable
- Cabling designers
- Cable installers
- Phone companies
- TV operators
Why should you use BS EN 50290-4-2 - General consideration for use of communication cable?
It is essential to have reliable guidelines to reduce wear and tear of cables and, for assuring proper operation after installation in the required environment.
BS EN 50290-4-2 provides guidelines to cabling designers and installers on how cables need to be handled for optimum usage. When cables are handled according to the standards provided in BS EN 50290-4-2, it ensures smooth workflow and higher safety to minimize loss of property.
Cables installed as per BS EN 50290-4-2 guidelines can give reliable functioning of appliances to the user.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50290-4-2:2014 supersedes BS EN 50290-4-2:2008. includes the following significant technical change with respect to BS EN 50290-4-2:2008:
- Subclause 5.3 was revised
- This standard should be read in conjunction with EN 50290-1-1 and is completed by generic, sectional, family and detail specifications, as appropriate, to describe in a detailed manner each type of cable with its specific characteristics
- Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this standard may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights
- This standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association
- This standard covers the Principal Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC)
EN 50290-4, Communication cables — General considerations for the use of cables, is divided into the following sub-parts:
- Part 4-1: Environmental conditions and safety aspects
- Part 4-2: Guide to use [the present document]
