EN IEC 60794-1-306:2023

Optical fibre cables - Part 1-306: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Cable element test methods - Ribbon torsion, Method G6 EN IEC 60794-1-306:2023

Publication date:   Feb 19, 2024

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60.60 Standard published   Oct 27, 2023

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CLC/TC 86A Optical fibres and optical fibre cables

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33.180.10   Fibres and cables

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IEC 60794-1-306: 2023 describes test procedures to verify the mechanical and functional integrity of the fibre ribbon structure. The test determines the capability of the ribbon to withstand torsion without delamination between optical fibre and ribbon bonding agent. This document applies to optical fibre ribbons in optical cables for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to optical fibre ribbons in cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors. This document is not applicable to partially-bonded ribbons. The method for partially-bonded ribbons is under consideration. Throughout the document, the wording "optical cable" can also include optical fibre units, microduct fibre units, etc. NOTE The environmental testing of optical fibre ribbon would be valuable for some applications. Useful information about suitable test methods can be found in the optical fibre standards IEC 60793-1-50, IEC 60793-1-51, IEC 60793‑1‑52, and IEC 60793-1-53. This document partially cancels and replaces IEC 60794‑1‑23:2019. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 60794‑1‑23:2019:

a) change the scope, not include partially-bonded ribbon;

b) add some details to the procedure.

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60.60 Standard published
Oct 27, 2023