kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Mar-2025
• ICS: 33.180.10 - Fibres and cables
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 23-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 11-Aug-2026
• Completion Date: 08-Jul-2026
• Ref Project: FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 - Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method E2

• Splited From: SIST EN 60794-1-21:2015/A1:2020 - Optical fibre cables - Part 1-21: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods (IEC 60794-1-21:2015/A1:2020)
• Effective Date: 09-Sep-2025
• Splited From: SIST EN 60794-1-21:2015 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 1-21: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods (IEC 60794-1-21:2015)
• Effective Date: 09-Sep-2025

kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is a SIST standard for optical fibre cables. It specifies the basic abrasion test methods for cable sheaths and cable markings, for optical fibre cables used with telecommunication equipment and similar devices, including cables that combine optical fibres and electrical conductors. The document is the Slovenian edition of prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025 and follows IEC Method E2.

What does kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 specify?

kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 specifies how to test optical fibre cables for abrasion resistance. It covers two targets - the cable sheath and the cable markings - so users can check whether the outer surface can withstand rubbing and whether identification marks stay readable.

The document is organized into:

• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• General requirements
• Method E2: Abrasion
• Reporting requirements

Method E2 is split into:

• E2A - abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable sheaths
• E2B - abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable markings

Two figures show typical test set-ups: one for E2A and E2B method 1, and one for E2B method 2. In practice, that means the document gives both the procedure and the physical test arrangement needed to perform the test consistently.

What are the key requirements of kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026?

kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 sets the sample preparation, test conditions, apparatus, procedures, pass criteria, and reporting items for abrasion testing. The most important requirements are the ones that control how the test is run, because they determine whether different laboratories will get comparable results.

General test conditions

Clause 4 points users to IEC 60794-1-2 for general requirements and definitions. Clause 5.3 says the tests are carried out under expanded test conditions unless otherwise specified, so the environmental basis for the test comes from the companion document.

Sample preparation

Clause 5.2 requires a sample long enough for the test, with a typical length of 750 mm. The surface is cleaned gently with a soft wet towel and dried naturally before testing. That matters because dirt or harsh cleaning could change the abrasion result.

E2A - sheath abrasion

Clause 5.4.1 describes a rig that abrades the cable surface in both directions along the cable axis over 40 ± 1 mm at 55 ± 5 cycles/min. The abrading edge is a steel needle with a diameter of 1.0 mm, unless the relevant specification says otherwise.

Clause 5.4.2 requires the cable to be fixed to the support, the abrading edge to be loaded with 4 N, and four tests to be made, with the sample moved 100 mm between tests and rotated 90° each time in the same direction. Clause 5.4.3 requires no perforation of the sheath after testing. In practice, this tells a manufacturer or lab exactly when the sheath passes.

E2B - marking abrasion

Clause 5.5.1 says method 1 follows the E2A apparatus, while method 2 uses a wool felt instead of the needle, with a 100 mm stroke and 6 to 12 cycles/min. Clause 5.5.2 says method 1 tests the markings in the same way as E2A, while method 2 uses a water-impregnated white wool felt, applies 5 N unless otherwise specified, and performs four tests on four different markings.

Clause 5.5.3 requires all markings to remain legible after the test. That is the practical acceptance check for printed or marked cable identification.

Specification and reporting

Clauses 5.4.4 and 5.5.4 say the relevant specification must state the method details when they differ from the document, such as cycles, force, needle diameter, stroke distance, and method used. Clause 5.6 lists the report items, so users know what evidence to record for quality control, supplier approval, or product testing.

What terms does kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 use?

The document uses these key terms and method names:

• Abrasion - the rubbing action used to challenge the cable sheath or markings.
• E2A - the method for checking whether an optical fibre cable sheath resists abrasion.
• E2B - the method for checking whether cable markings resist abrasion.
• Method 1 - the E2B variant that follows the E2A apparatus and procedure, but applies the test to markings.
• Method 2 - the E2B variant that uses white wool felt and water to wipe the printed section of cable.
• Expanded test conditions - the test atmosphere used unless another condition is specified, as referenced from IEC 60794-1-2.
• Relevant specification - the product document that states any chosen values or deviations for a particular cable.

Who uses kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026?

kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is used by people who specify, make, test, or buy optical fibre cables. It is especially relevant for telecommunications cable manufacturers, test laboratories, and quality or procurement teams that need a repeatable abrasion test for sheaths or markings.

It also applies to cables used with telecommunication equipment and similar devices, including cables with both optical fibres and electrical conductors. In practice, that means it supports product qualification, incoming inspection, and routine verification of marking durability and sheath robustness.

What changed in kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 from the previous edition?

kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 replaces Method E2 of IEC 60794-1-21:2015. The stated technical change is that the mechanical tests formerly contained in IEC 60794-1-21:2015+AMD1:2020 are now numbered individually in the IEC 60794-1-1xx series, with each test method treated as its own document rather than part of a multi-test compendium.

The foreword also states that full cross-reference details are given in IEC 60794-1-2.

Which standards are used with kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026?

• IEC 60794-1-2 - provides general guidance, general requirements, definitions, and the expanded test conditions referenced by this document.

What does the kSIST FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 document contain?

The document contains the detailed abrasion test methods, the apparatus descriptions, the procedural steps, and the pass or fail requirements for both sheath and marking abrasion. It also includes two figures showing typical test set-ups, which help laboratories build the apparatus and understand the motion of the sample and abrading element.

It specifies what the relevant product specification must state when local product requirements differ from the default test values. It also defines what must appear in the test report, so results can be traced and compared across suppliers, labs, and projects.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025
01-marec-2025
Optični kabli - 1-102. del: Splošna specifikacija - Osnovni preskusni postopki za
optične kable - Mehanske preskusne metode - Odpornost, metoda e2
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test
procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method e2
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 1-102: Spécification générique - Procédures
fondamentales d’essais des câbles optiques - Méthodes d’essais mécaniques -
Abrasion, méthode e2
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025
ICS:
33.180.10 (Optična) vlakna in kabli Fibres and cables
oSIST prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025

oSIST prEN IEC 60794-1-102:2025
86A/2518/CDV
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IEC 60794-1-102 ED1
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2025-01-17 2025-04-11
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86A/2479/CD, 86A/2516/CC
IEC SC 86A : FIBRES AND CABLES
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France Mr Laurent Gasca
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TITLE:
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures -
Mechanical tests methods – Abrasion, Method E2

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1 CONTENTS
3 FOREWORD . 3
4 1 Scope . 5
5 2 Normative references . 5
6 3 Terms and definitions . 5
7 4 General requirements . 5
8 5 Method E2: Abrasion . 5
9 5.1 Object . 5
10 5.2 Sample . 5
11 5.3 Standard atmospheric conditions . 5
12 5.4 Method E2A: Abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable sheaths . 6
13 5.4.1 Apparatus . 6
14 5.4.2 Procedure . 6
15 5.4.3 Requirements . 6
16 5.4.4 Details to be specified . 6
17 5.5 Method E2B: Abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable markings . 7
18 5.5.1 Apparatus . 7
19 5.5.2 Procedure . 7
20 5.5.3 Requirements . 8
21 5.5.4 Details to be specified . 8
22 5.6 Details to be reported . 8
24 Figure 1 – Typical test set-up for tests E2A and E2B method 1 . 6
25 Figure 2 – Typical test set-up for test E2B, method 2 . 7
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31 OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –
33 Part 1-102: Generic specification – Basic optical cable test procedures –
34 Mechanical test methods – Abrasion, Method E2
36 FOREWORD
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