What is BS EN 50288-10-2 - 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 cables are a single usually cylindrical, flexible strand or rod of metal. BS EN 50288-10-2 covers screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 500 MHz, to be used to construct cords for use in cabling specified in the EN 50173 series of standards.
The premises-specific cabling standards of the EN 50173 series reference the D1 requirements of BS EN 50288-10-2 for the cable used within cords of the “reference implementations” of those standards. The alternative D2 requirements of BS EN 50288-10-2 may be used to produce cords for other implementations and applications including the direct connection of equipment in data centres. BS EN 50288-10-2 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 50288-10-2 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1, which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered in BS EN 50288-10-2 are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communications systems.
Note: These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example, the electrical power supplies of public utility mains.
Who is BS EN 50288-10-2 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control for?
BS EN 50288-10-2 on multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50288-10-2 - Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control?
Multi-element metallic cables are used to bear mechanical loads or electricity and telecommunication signals. BS EN 50288-10-2 is for screened work area, patch cord and data centre cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 500 MHz, for industrial or environmental demanding areas, It covers cables for information technology generic cabling systems. BS EN 50288-10-2 describes screened cables that are covered by a continuous conductive layer forming a part of the shielding and bonding system of the cabling system.
Screening of the cabling elements is applied in accordance with BS EN 50288-10-2. When a braid is used the minimum braid coverage (for mechanical purposes) shall be 60%. When a foil and braid are used the minimum braid coverage (for mechanical purposes) shall be 30% coverage. BS EN 50288-10-2 specify the tests that are applied to the completed cable, together with its requirements. Using BS EN 50288-10-2 you can understand screened cables, characterised from 1 MHz up to 500 MHz, to be used to construct cords for use in cabling specified in the EN 50173 series of standards.