What is BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 about?
BS EN IEC 60794 is a series on optical fibre cables. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 specific requirements for simplex and duplex optical fibre cables for use in terminated cable assemblies or for termination with optical fibre passive components. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 provides guidance on the selection of tests for simplex and duplex cables for use in terminated cable assemblies.
Who is BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 for?
BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 on optical fibre cables (simplex and duplex cables) is useful for:
- Optical fibre cable manufacturers
- Telecommunication companies
- IT companies
- Computer networking sectors
- Automotive industries
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50?
Optical fibre cables are very thin strands of pure glass, which transmit information in the form of light. One point where data loss can occur would be termination points. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 defines specifications and gives guidance for test procedures for simplex and duplex cable termination points.
The specification requirements for an optical fibre cable are verified by carrying out tests as per BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 gives examples of cable constructions. Tests for mechanical requirements include tensile performance, crush test, impact test, bend test, torsion, temperature changes, kink, sheath pull-off force, and abrasion resistance. These tests determine the quality of termination points that, in turn, decides data transfer quality and speed.
A communication line for indoor communication systems can be established by the implementation of BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 which can help you with the procedures and guidance to terminate optical fibre cables. The quality tests and specifications in BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50 help you to terminate cables for a transmission line with less attenuation and better quality.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50:2020 supersedes BS EN 50551‑2:2013 and BS EN 60794‑2‑50:2008. BS EN IEC 60794‑2‑50:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 50551‑2:2013 and BS EN 60794‑2‑50:2008. These include:
- Annexe b has been removed and the test method for sheath pull-off force evaluation refers to iec 60794-1-21, method e21
- Annex c has been removed and the test method for sheath shrinkage evaluation refers to iec 60794-1-22, method f11
- Annexe D has been removed and the test method for buffered fibre movement under compression refers to iec 60794-1-21, method e22
- Annexe e has been removed and the test method for temperature cycling evaluation refers to IEC 60794-1-22, method f12
- Fibre type designations have been updated and the new wideband mm fibre is included as an option
