SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009

Optical fibre cables - Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct, directly buried or lashed aerial optical telecommunication cable (IEC 60794-3-10:2009)

This part of IEC 60794 which is a family specification covers optical telecommunication cables to be used in ducts or direct buried applications. The cable may also be used for lashed aerial applications. Requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794-3 for duct, buried and aerial cables are applicable to cables covered by this standard. Clause A.2 contains requirements that supersede the normal requirements in case the cables are intended to be used in installation governed by the MICE table of ISO/IEC 24702. Annex B gives information on the lashed aerial application. The parameters specified in this standard may be affected by measurement uncertainty arising either from measurement errors or calibration errors due to lack of suitable standards. Acceptance criteria shall be interpreted with respect to this consideration (see IEC 60794-3 Clause 8). The number of fibres tested shall be representative of the cable design and shall be agreed between the customer and the supplier.

Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 3-10: LWL-Außenkabel - Familienspezifikation für LWL-Fernmelde-Kabel für Erd- und Röhrenverlegung sowie tragseilgebundene Luftkabel (IEC 60794-3-10:2009)

Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 3-10: Câbles extérieurs - Spécification de famille pour les câbles optiques de télécommunication destinés à être installés dans des conduites, directement enterrés ou attachés en aérien (CEI 60794-3-10:2009)

La CEI 60793-3-10:2009 est une spécification de famille qui couvre les câbles optiques de télécommunication destinés à être utilisés dans des conduites ou à être directement enterrés. Les câbles peuvent également être attachés en aérien. Les exigences de la spécification intermédiaire CEI 60794-3 pour les câbles pour conduites, enterrés et attachés en aérien sont applicables aux câbles couverts par la présente norme. Cette seconde édition annule et remplace la première édition publiée en 2002 dont elle constitue une révision technique. Les principales modifications sont présentées ci-après:
- le titre de la spécification a été mis à jour pour inclure les applications dans lesquelles les câbles sont attachés en aérien;
- l'article sur les spécifications de fibres (Article 4) a été développé pour inclure les fibres des types B5 et B6.a;
- une annexe a été ajoutée pour des exigences supplémentaires conformément au tableau MICE.
Mots clés: câbles optiques de télécommunication, conduites, directement enterrés, aérien

Kabli iz optičnih vlaken - 3-10. del: Zunanji kabli - Rodovna specifikacija za cevovodne in neposredno zakopane optične telekomunikacijske kable (IEC 60794-3-10:2009)

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Mar-2018
• ICS: 33.180.10 - Fibres and cables
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Mar-2018
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Completion Date: 09-Mar-2018
• Ref Project: EN 60794-3-10:2009 - Optical fibre cables - Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct, directly buried and lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 60794-3-10:2004 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct and directly buried optical telecommunication cables
• Effective Date: 03-Apr-2012
• Replaced By: SIST EN 60794-3-10:2015 - Optical fibre cables - Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct, directly buried or lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables (IEC 60794-3-10:2015)
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 60794-3-10:2004 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct and directly buried optical telecommunication cables
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Replaces: SIST EN 60794-3-10:2004 - Optical fibre cables -- Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct and directly buried optical telecommunication cables
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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Optical fibre cables - Part 3-10: Outdoor cables - Family specification for duct, directly
buried or lashed aerial optical telecommunication cable (IEC 60794-3-10:2009)
Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 3-10: LWL-Außenkabel - Familienspezifikation für LWL-
Fernmelde-Kabel für Erd- und Röhrenverlegung sowie tragseilgebundene Luftkabel (IEC
60794-3-10:2009)
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 3-10: Câbles extérieurs - Spécification de famille pour
les câbles optiques de télécommunication destinés à être installés dans des conduites,
directement enterrés ou attachés en aérien (CEI 60794-3-10:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60794-3-10:2009
ICS:
33.180.10 2SWLþQDYODNQDLQNDEOL Fibres and cables
SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60794-3-10

NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 33.180.10 Supersedes EN 60794-3-10:2002


English version


Optical fibre cables -
Part 3-10: Outdoor cables -
Family specification for duct, directly buried
and lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables
(IEC 60794-3-10:2009)


Câbles à fibres optiques -  Lichtwellenleiterkabel -
Partie 3-10: Câbles extérieurs - Teil 3-10: LWL-Außenkabel -
Spécification de famille pour Familienspezifikation
les câbles optiques für LWL-Fernmelde-Kabel
de télécommunication für Erd- und Röhrenverlegung
destinés à être installés sowie tragseilgebundene Luftkabel
dans des conduites, (IEC 60794-3-10:2009)
directement enterrés
ou attachés en aérien
(CEI 60794-3-10:2009)


This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-04-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Central Secretariat: avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels


© 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60794-3-10:2009 E

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SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009
EN 60794-3-10:2009 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 86A/1245/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 60794-3-10, prepared by SC 86A, Fibres
and cables, of IEC TC 86, Fibre optics, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was
approved by CENELEC as EN 60794-3-10 on 2009-04-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60794-3-10:2002.
The main changes are listed below:
– the title of the specification has been updated to include lashed applications;
– the fibres specification clause (Clause 4) has been enlarged to include fibre Types B5 and B6.a;
– an annex has been added for additional requirements according to the MICE table.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
(dop) 2010-01-01
national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
(dow) 2012-04-01
with the EN have to be withdrawn
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60794-3-10:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1) 2)
IEC 60304 - Standard colours for insulation for low- HD 402 S2 1984
frequency cables and wires


1) 2)
IEC 60654-4 - Operating conditions for industrial-process EN 60654-4 1997
measurement and control equipment -
Part 4: Corrosive and erosive influences


1) 2)
IEC 60721-1 - Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-1 1995
Part 1: Environmental parameters and their
severities


1) 2)
IEC 60721-3-3 - Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-3-3 1995
Part 3-3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters
and their severities - Stationary use at
weatherprotected locations


1) 2)
IEC 60793-1-20 - Optical fibres - EN 60793-1-20 2002
Part 1-20: Measurement methods and test
procedures - Fibre geometry


1) 2)
IEC 60793-1-40 - Optical fibres - EN 60793-1-40 2003
(mod) Part 1-40: Measurement methods and test
procedures - Attenuation


1) 2)
IEC 60793-1-44 - Optical fibres - EN 60793-1-44 2002
Part 1-44: Measurement methods and test
procedures - Cut-off wavelength


1) 2)
IEC 60793-1-48 - Optical fibres - EN 60793-1-48 2007
Part 1-48: Measurement methods and test
procedures - Polarization mode dispersion


1) 2)
IEC 60793-2-50 - Optical fibres - EN 60793-2-50 2008
Part 2-50: Product specifications - Sectional
specification for class B single-mode fibres


1) 2)
IEC 60794-1-1 - Optical fibre cables - EN 60794-1-1 2002
Part 1-1: Generic specification - General


1) 2)
IEC 60794-1-2 - Optical fibre cables - EN 60794-1-2 2003
Part 1-2: Generic specification - Basic optical
cable test procedures


1) 2)
IEC 60794-3 - Optical fibre cables - EN 60794-3 2002
Part 3: Sectional specification - Outdoor
cables



1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

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EN 60794-3-10:2009 - 4 -
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1) 2)
IEC 60811-1-1 - Insulating and sheathing materials of electric EN 60811-1-1 1995
and optical cables - Common test methods -
Part 1-1: General application - Measurement
of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for
determining the mechanical properties


1) 2)
IEC 60811-5-1 - Insulating and sheathing materials of electric EN 60811-5-1 1999
(mod) and optical cables - Common test methods -
Part 5-1: Methods specific to filling
compounds - Drop point - Separation of oil -
Lower temperature brittleness - Total acid
number - Absence of corrosive components -
Permittivity at 23 °C - D.C. resistivity at 23 °C
and 100 °C


1)
IEC/TS 61000-2-5 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - - -
Part 2: Environment - Section 5: Classification
of electromagnetic environments - Basic EMC
publication


1) 2)
IEC 61000-6-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-6-2 2005
Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for + corr. September 2005
industrial environments


1) 2)
IEC 61326-1 - Electrical equipment for measurement, EN 61326-1 2006
control and laboratory use -
EMC requirements -
Part 1: General requirements


1)
IEC 62363 - Radiation protection instrumentation - - -
Portable photon contamination meters and
monitors


1)
ISO/IEC 24702 - Information technology - Generic cabling - - -
Industrial premises

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SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009
IEC 60794-3-10
Edition 2.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD


Optical fibre cables –
Part 3-10: Outdoor cables – Family specification for duct, directly buried and
lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables


INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
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ICS 33.180.10 ISBN 2-8318-1023-5
® Registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission

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SIST EN 60794-3-10:2009
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references .5
3 Symbols .6
4 Optical fibre, cable construction and tests applicable for optical telecommunication
cables to be used in ducts, direct buried or lashed aerial applications .7
4.1 Optical fibres.7
4.1.1 Common single-mode fibre requirements.8
4.1.2 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.1) optical fibre .8
4.1.3 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre .8
4.1.4 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.3) optical fibre .9
4.1.5 Single-mode dispersion shifted (B2) optical fibre .9
4.1.6 Single-mode non-zero dispersion (B4) optical fibre.9
4.1.7 Single-mode non-zero dispersion shifted (B5) optical fibre .9
4.1.8 Single-mode (B6.a) optical fibre.10
4.2 Cable element .10
4.3 Installation and operating conditions .10
4.4 Mechanical and environmental tests.11
4.4.1 Tests applicable .11
4.4.2 Details of family requirements and test conditions for optical fibre
cable tests.12
Annex A (normative) Family specification for optical telecommunication cables to be
used in ducts, directly buried or lashed aerial application.17
Annex B (informative) Lashed aerial applications.23

Table 1 – Common single-mode fibre requirements .8
Table 2 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.1) optical fibre .8
Table 3 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre .8
Table 4 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.3) optical fibre .9
Table 5 – Single-mode dispersion shifted (B2) optical fibre .9
Table 6 – Single-mode non-zero dispersion (B4) optical fibre.9
Table 7 – Single-mode non-zero dispersion shifted (B5) optical fibre .9
Table 8 – Single-mode (B6.a) optical fibre .10
Table 9 – Cable element .10
Table 10 – Tests applicable .10
Table 11 – Mechanical and environmental applicable tests .11

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________

OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –

Part 3-10: Outdoor cables –
Family specification for duct, directly buried
and lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables


FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
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Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
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4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC provides no marking procedure to indicate its approval and cannot be rendered responsible for any
equipment declared to be in conformity with an IEC Publication.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 60794-3-10 has been prepared by subcommittee 86A: Fibres and
cables, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. It constitutes a
technical revision.
The main changes are listed below:
• the title of the specification has been updated to include lashed applications;
• the fibres specification clause (Clause 4) has been enlarged to include fibre Types B5 and
B6.a;
• an annex has been added for additional requirements according to the MICE table.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
86A/1245/FDIS 86A/1252/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of IEC 60794 series, published under the general title Optical fibre cables,
can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –

Part 3-10: Outdoor cables –
Family specification for duct, directly buried
and lashed aerial optical telecommunication cables



1 Scope
This part of IEC 60794 which is a family specification covers optical telecommunication cables
to be used in ducts or direct buried applications. The cable may also be used for lashed aerial
applications. Requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794-3 for duct, buried and
aerial cables are applicable to cables covered by this standard.
Clause A.2 contains requirements that supersede the normal requirements in case the cables
are intended to be used in installation governed by the MICE table of ISO/IEC 24702.
Annex B gives information on the lashed aerial application.
The parameters specified in this standard may be affected by measurement uncertainty
arising either from measurement errors or calibration errors due to lack of suitable standards.
Acceptance criteria shall be interpreted with respect to this consideration (see IEC 60794-3
Clause 8).
The number of fibres tested shall be representative of the cable design and shall be agreed
between the customer and the supplier.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60304, Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
IEC 60654-4, Operating conditions for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
– Part 4: Corrosive and erosive influences
IEC 60721-1, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 1: Environmental parameters
and their severities
IEC 60721-3-3, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-3: Classification of groups
of environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at weatherprotected
locations
IEC 60793-1-20, Optical fibres – Part 1-20: Measurement methods and test procedures –
Fibre geometry
IEC 60793-1-40, Optical fibres – Part 1-40: Measurement methods and test procedures –
Attenuation
IEC 60793-1-44, Optical fibres – Part 1-44: Measurement methods and test procedures – Cut-
off wavelength

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IEC 60793-1-48, Optical fibres – Part 1-48: Measurement methods and test procedures –
Polarization mode dispersion
IEC 60793-2-50, Product specifications – Sectional specification for class B single-mode
fibres
IEC 60794-1-1, Optical fibre cables – Part 1: Generic specification – General
IEC 60794-1-2, Optical fibre cables – Part 1-2: Generic specification – Basic optical cable test
procedures
IEC 60794-3, Optical fibre cables – Part 3: Sectional specification – Outdoor cables
IEC 60811-1-1, Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables and optical cables – Part 1-1: Methods for general application – Measurement of
thickness and overall dimensions – Tests for determining the mechanical properties
IEC 60811-5-1, Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optic cables – Common test
methods – Part 5-1: Methods specific to filling compounds – Drop-point – Separation of oil –
Lower temperature brittleness – Total acid number – Absence of corrosive components –
Permittivity at 23 °C – DC resistivity at 23 °C and 100 °C
IEC 61000-2-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 2: Environment – Section 5:
Classification of electromagnetic environments. Basic EMC publication
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards –
Immunity for industrial environments
IEC 61326-1, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
requirements – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62363, Radiation protection instrumentation – Portable photon contamination meters and
monitors
ISO/IEC 24702, Information technology – Generic cabling – Industrial premises
3 Symbols
For the purposes of this standard the following symbols apply.
λ Cabled fibre cut-off wavelength.
cc
d Nominal outer diameter of the cable.
DS Detail specification.
T The acceptable amount of long term tensile load which is expected that the cable may
L
experience during operation (i.e. after installation is completed). This load may be due to
residual loading from the installation process and/or environmental effect.
T The acceptable amount of short term tensile load which is expected that the cable experience
M
during installation and/or handling .
T Temperature cycling test temperature limit according to IEC 60794-1-2, Method F1.
A1
T Temperature cycling test temperature limit according to IEC 60794-1-2, Method F1.
A2
T Temperature cycling test temperature limit according to IEC 60794-1-2, Method F1.
B1

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T Temperature cycling test temperature limit according to IEC 60794-1-2, Method F1.
B2
t Temperature cycling test dwell time.
1
n × d A value, n, times cable outer diameter, d, used for bends, mandrels, etc.
4 Optical fibre, cable construction and tests applicable for optical
telecommunication cables to be used in ducts, direct buried or lashed aerial
applications
4.1 Optical fibres
Attenuation at the wavelength 1 625 nm is optionally specified by the customer.

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4.1.1 Common single-mode fibre requirements
Table 1 – Common single-mode fibre requirements
Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Uncabled optical fibre 5.1 IEC 60793-2-50


Attenuation discontinuities 5.2.2 ≤ 0,10 dB IEC 60793-1-40
at 1 310 nm and 1 550 nm
Cabled fibre cut-off 5.3 IEC 60793-1-44
λ < λ
cc
wavelength
operational
Fibre colouring 5.4 IEC 60304 Visual inspection

Polarisation mode

dispersion
5.5 IEC 60794-3 IEC 60793-1-48
PMD

Q
Outer diameter including 8.2.1.1 IEC 60793-2-50 IEC 60793-1-20

colouring
4.1.2 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.1) optical fibre
Table 2 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.1) optical fibre

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)
at 1 310 nm 5.2.1 ≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 550 nm ≤ 0,30 dB/km
∗
≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 625 nm
4.1.3 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre
Table 3 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre 2

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)
at 1 550 nm 5.2.1 ≤ 0,30 dB/km
∗
≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 625 1F nm

—————————
∗
1 625 nm performance is optional depending on agreement between customer and supplier.

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4.1.4 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.3) optical fibre
Table 4 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.3) optical fibre 3H4H

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)

at 1 310 5.2.1 ≤ 0,40 dB/km

at 1 383 ± 3 nm ≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 550
≤ 0,30 dB/km
∗
at 1 625 2F nm
≤ 0,40 dB/km

4.1.5 Single-mode dispersion shifted (B2) optical fibre
Table 5 – Single-mode dispersion shifted (B2) optical fibre

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40

(cabled fibres)

at 1 550 nm 5.2.1
≤ 0,30 dB/km

4.1.6 Single-mode non-zero dispersion (B4) optical fibre
Table 6 – Single-mode non-zero dispersion (B4) optical fibre

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)
at 1 550 nm 5.2.1
≤ 0,30 dB/km
*
at 1 625 nm
≤ 0,40 dB/km

4.1.7 Single-mode non-zero dispersion shifted (B5) optical fibre
Table 7 – Single-mode non-zero dispersion shifted (B5) optical fibre

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)
at 1 460 nm 5.2.1
≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 550 nm and
≤ 0,30 dB/km
*
at 1 625 nm
≤ 0,40 dB/km

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∗
 1 625 nm performance is optional depending on agreement between customer and supplier.

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4.1.8 Single-mode (B6.a) optical fibre
Table 8 – Single-mode (B6.a) optical fibre

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Attenuation coefficient 5.2.1 According to DS IEC 60793-1-40
(cabled fibres)
at 1 310 nm 5.2.1 NS
at 1 310 nm -1625 nm
≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 383 nm
≤ 0,40 dB/km
at 1 550 nm
≤ 0,30 dB/km
*
at 1 625 nm
NS
4.2 Cable element
Table 9 – Cable element

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Cable element
Compatibility 6 According to DS Under
consideration
Slotted core 6.3 According to DS Visual
inspection
Tube 6.4 According to DS Visual
inspection
Compound flow and According to DS IEC 60794-1-2,
evaporation Methods E14
and E15
Outer diameter 8.2.1.1 According to DS IEC 60811-1-1
Ribbon 6.5 According to DS Visual
inspection
Filler According to DS
Insulated copper conductor According to DS
Central strength member According to DS
4.3 Installation and operating conditions
Table 10 – Tests applicable

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
General requirements 8.1 Agreement
between
customer and
supplier
Bend of cable element 8.2.1.2 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
DS Method G1
Tube kinking 8.2.2.1 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
DS Method G7
Ribbons :
- dimensions 8.2.3.1 IEC 60794-3, IEC 60794-3,

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Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Table 1 8.2.3.1
- separability of 8.2.3.2.1 IEC 60794-3, IEC 60794-1-2,
individual fibres from 8.2.3.2.1 Method G5
ribbon or according to or according to DS
DS
- ribbon stripping 8.2.3.2.2 According to
DS
- torsion 8.2.3.2.3 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
DS Method G6

4.4 Mechanical and environmental tests
4.4.1 Tests applicable
Table 11 – Mechanical and environmental applicable tests

Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
Tensile performance 9.1 See 4.4.2.1 and IEC 60794-1-2, See 4.4.2.1
according to DS M
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