Standard Overview

IEC 60794 specifies requirements for optical fibre cables, including cable design, materials, mechanical properties, environmental performance, and testing methods. The standard applies to various types of optical cables used in telecommunication networks, power systems, and outdoor communication applications.

IEC 60794 provides a general framework for the manufacturing and testing of optical fibre cables, including OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) and ADSS (All Dielectric Self-Supporting) cables used in overhead power and communication networks.

Key Requirements

Cable Type: Outdoor optical fibre cables for different installation environments

Optical Fibre: Single-mode or multimode fibres according to applicable fibre standards

Mechanical Performance: Tensile strength, bending resistance, and impact resistance

Environmental Performance: Temperature cycling, water penetration, and ageing tests

Testing: Optical, mechanical, and environmental qualification tests

Applications

Used in power transmission communication systems, overhead fibre networks, telecommunications infrastructure, and utility communication projects.

Related Standards

IEC 60794-3 — Outdoor optical fibre cables

IEC 60794-4 — Optical fibre cables along electrical power lines

ITU-T G.652.D — Characteristics of single-mode optical fibre

IEEE 1138 — Testing and performance standard for OPGW cables