What is BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 about?
BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 discusses optical fibre cables; specifically, optical phase conductor (OPPC) optical cables. OPPC cables are used for carrying current as well as communication and data transmission.
BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 specifies cable elements, cable construction requirements, requirements for installation, operating conditions, and cable design characteristics. The OPPC is a substitute for a conventional phase bare conductor containing optical fibres. Usually, the fibres are embedded loosely in protective buffer tubes. To fulfil mechanical and electrical requirements, and armouring; one or more layers with aluminium, aluminium alloy, and aluminium clad steel, galvanized steel or a mixture of them is helically stranded.
Who is BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 for?
BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 on optical fibre cables (OPPC) is useful for:
- Manufacturers of fibre optic cables
- Internet communication providers
- Computer network sectors
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30?
OPPC is used as an alternative telecommunications solution when OPGW is not a viable option. The installation of the OPPC is generally the same as for overhead power lines conductors; the tension method.
BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 provides manufacturing guidelines for OPPC optical fibre cables that can withstand environmental or mechanical forces such as longitudinal compression, crushing, bending, twisting, tensile stress, long- and short-term heat effects caused by environmental variations or by atmospheric discharges. BS EN IEC 60794‑4‑30 elaborates on tests for OPPC such as factory acceptance test, routine test, tensile performance test, sheave test, and the stress-strain test.
BS EN IEC 60794-4-30 provides you with guidelines for the installation and operation conditions of OPPC fibre cables to meet all applicable safety and environmental regulations.