IEC 61156-4:2009

Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications - Part 4: Riser cables - Sectional specification

IEC 61156-4:2009(E) is a sectional specification and relates to IEC 61156-1:2002. The cables are specifically intended for riser wiring up to category 5 (class D) as defined and specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995. It defines individually screened or unscreened pairs/quads cables, with or without overall common screen. When installed vertically extra length requirements may be applicable and are defined in the relevant specifications. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes can be found in subclauses 3.3.1.2, 3.3.2, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.5.1, 3.3.5.2, 3.3.6 and 3.4. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61156-1:2002.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-May-2009
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.120.20 - Wires and symmetrical cables
• Technical Committee: SC 46C - Wires and symmetric cables
• Drafting Committee: WG 7 - TC 46/SC 46C/WG 7
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 15-May-2009
• Completion Date: 13-May-2009

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IEC 61156-4
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Edition 3.0 2009-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD


Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications –
Part 4: Riser cables – Sectional specification



IEC 61156-4:2009(E)

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IEC 61156-4
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INTERNATIONAL
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Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications –
Part 4: Riser cables – Sectional specification


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CONTENTS

FOREWORD.4
1 General .6
1.1 Scope.6
1.2 Normative references .6
1.3 Installation considerations.6
2 Definitions, materials and cable construction.7
2.1 Definitions .7
2.2 Materials and cable construction.7
2.2.1 General remarks.7
2.2.2 Cable construction .7
2.2.3 Conductor.7
2.2.4 Insulation.7
2.2.5 Colour code of insulation.7
2.2.6 Cable element .7
2.2.7 Screening of the cable element .7
2.2.8 Cable make-up .8
2.2.9 Screening of the cable core.
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