IEC 60794-3-20:2009

IEC 60794-3-20
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Edition 2.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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INTERNATIONALE
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Optical fibre cables –
Part 3-20: Outdoor cables – Family specification for self-supporting aerial
telecommunication cables

Câbles à fibres optiques –
Partie 3-20: Câbles extérieurs – Spécification de famille pour
les câbles optiques de télécommunication aériens autoporteurs

IEC 60794-3-20:2009-01(en-fr)

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IEC 60794-3-20

®


Edition 2.0 2009-01




INTERNATIONAL



STANDARD




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INTERNATIONALE
colour

inside










Optical fibre cables –

Part 3-20: Outdoor cables – Family specification for self-supporting aerial

telecommunication cables




Câbles à fibres optiques –

Partie 3-20: Câbles extérieurs – Spécification de famille pour


les câbles optiques de télécommunication aériens autoporteurs














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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 aerial telecommunication
cables to be used in self-supporting aerial applications . 7
4.1 Optical fibres . 7
4.1.1 Common single-mode fibre requirements . 7
4.1.2 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.1) optical fibre . 7
4.1.3 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre . 8
4.1.4 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.3) optical fibre . 8
4.1.5 Single-mode dispersion shifted (B2) optical fibre . 8
4.1.6 Single-mode non-zero dispersion (B4) optical fibre . 8
4.1.7 Single-mode non-zero dispersion shifted (B5) optical fibre . 9
4.1.8 Single-mode (B6.a) optical fibre . 9
4.2 Cable element . 9
4.3 Installation and operating conditions . 10
4.3.1 Tests applicable . 10
4.3.2 Installation conditions . 10
4.4 Mechanical and environmental tests . 10
4.4.1 Tests applicable . 10
4.4.2 Details on family requirements and test conditions for optical fibre
cable tests . 11
Annex A (normative) Family specification for self-supporting aerial telecommunication
cables . 17
A.1 Blank detail specification . 17
A.1.1 Cable description . 17
A.1.2 Cable construction . 19
A.2 Additional requirements for cables subject to the MICE environmental classification
(ISO/IEC 24702 and related standards) . 20
A.2.1 General . 20
A.2.2 Applicable additional specifications for industrial premises installations as
defined in ISO/IEC 24702 . 20

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

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –

Part 3-20: Outdoor cables –
Family specification for self-supporting
aerial telecommunication cables


FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60794-3-20 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 fibres specification clause (Clause 5) 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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This bilingual version (2016-02) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in
2009-01.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
86A/1246/FDIS 86A/1253/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.
The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
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 Optic 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.

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IEC 60794-3-20:2009  IEC:2009 – 5 –
OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –

Part 3-20: Outdoor cables –
Family specification for self-supporting
aerial telecommunication cables



1 Scope
This part of IEC 60794 which is a family specification covers optical self-supporting aerial
telecommunication cables. Requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794-3 for duct,
buried and aerial cables are applicable to cables covered by this standard.
Self-supporting aerial telecommunication cable in this context means a cable construction
with sufficient strength members designed to be suspended on poles and similar devices
without the aid of another supporting wire or conductor. ADSS cables and other constructions
intended for high-voltage applications are not covered by this standard.
Detail specifications may be prepared based on this family specification.
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.
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

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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
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
procedure
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
L
may 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
M
experience during installation and/or handling.

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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
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 aerial
telecommunication cables to be used in self-supporting aerial applications
4.1 Optical fibres
Attenuation values at 1 625 nm are optionally specified by the customer.
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 IEC 60793-1-40
≤ 0,10 dB
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
∗
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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4.1.3 Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) optical fibre
Table 3 – Single-mode dispersion unshifted (B1.2) 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

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

—————————


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

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IEC 60794-3-20:2009  IEC:2009 – 9 –
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

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

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4.3 Installation and operating conditions
4.3.1 Tests applicable
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,
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

4.3.2 Installation conditions
Under consideration.
1
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 IEC 60794-1-2, See 4.4.2.1
and Methods E1A and
according to E1B
DS
Installation capability 9.2
(selection from the
following)
- bending under 9.2.1 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
tension DS Method E18
- repeated bending 9.2.2 See 4.4.2.3 IEC 60794-1-2,
Method E6
- impact 9.2.3 See 4.4.2.4 IEC 60794-1-2,
Method E4
—————————
1
 Circular cables may be tested with the appropriate suspension equipment during tensile testing.

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IEC 60794-3-20:2009  IEC:2009 – 11 –
Characteristics IEC 60794-3 Family Test methods Remarks
(9) clause/subclause requirements (12) (13)
(10) (11)
- kink 9.2.4 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
DS Method E10
- torsion 9.2.5 See 4.4.2.5 IEC 60794-1-2,
Method E7
Cable bend 9.3 According to IEC 60794-1-2, See 4.4.2.6
DS Method E11
Crush 9.4 According to IEC 60794-1-2, See 4.4.2.7
DS Method E3
Temperature cycling 9.5 According to IEC 60794-1-2, See 4.4.2.8
DS Method F1
Ageing 9.6
- coating adhesion 9.6.1 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
stability DS Method E5
- finished cable 9.6.2 Under
consideration
Water penetration 9.7 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
DS Method F5B
Pneumatic resistance 9.8 According to IEC 60794-1-2,
(for unfilled pressurised DS Method F8
cables)
Special installation
conditions
(selection from the
following as suitable)
- aeolian vibration 9.10.1 According to IEC 60974-1-2,
DS Method E19
- shot gun resistance
...