What is BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 - Optical fibre cables about?
BS EN IEC 60794 is a series on optical fibre cables. A fibre-optic cable, also known as an optical-fibre cable, is an assembly similar to an electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibre that is used to carry light. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 covers indoor optical fibre ribbon cables for use in terminated cable assemblies. The requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794-2 are applicable to cables covered by BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30.
The requirements of BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 are written to define flat ribbon cables. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 can be applicable to other cable constructions. Parts of IEC 60794-3 which are applicable for ribbon tests are the subject of IEC 60794-1-31. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 requirements that supersede the normal requirements in case the cables are intended to be used in installation governed by the MICE table of ISO 11801-3 [4]1.
Who is BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 - Optical fibre cables for?
BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 on optical fibre cables is useful for:
- Optical cable manufacturers
- Optical equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Research and development facilities
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 - Optical fibre cables?
The optical fibre elements are typically individually coated with plastic layers and contained in a protective tube suitable for the environment where the cable is used. Different types of cable are used for different applications, for example, long-distance telecommunication, or providing a high-speed data connection between different parts of a building. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 discusses the ribbon cables used in indoor assemblies.
The structural geometry of the optical fibre ribbon cables is designed so as to comply with the mechanical, environmental and transmission requirements as defined in BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30. For instance, either rectangular or circular structures can be chosen. In the case of a rectangular structure, the dimensions and the structural geometry of optical fibre ribbon cables is shown in BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30. The optical fibre ribbon cables are ideal for applications where limited space is available, such as in an existing conduit that has very little room left for an additional cable.
The cable is designed and manufactured for a predicted operating lifetime of at least 15 years. In this context, the attenuation of the installed cable at the operational wavelength(s) will not exceed the values agreed between the customer and the supplier. The materials in the cable will not present a health hazard within their intended use. Using BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30 you understand indoor optical fibre ribbon cables for use in terminated cable assemblies.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30:2019 supersedes BS EN 60794‑2‑30:2008. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑30:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60794‑2‑30:2008. These include:
- Removal of Annex C
- Reference to the most recent fibre standards
- Reference to IEC 60794-1-21, IEC 60794-1-22, IEC 60794-1-23, and IEC 60794-1-24
