EN 50117-4-1:2008

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Coaxial cables -- Part 4-1: Sectional specification for cables for BCT cabling in
accordance with EN 50173 - Indoor drop cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 3 000
MHz
Koaxialkabel - Teil 4-1: Rahmenspezifikation für Kabel für RuK-Verkabelung nach EN
50173 - Hausinstallationskabel im Bereich von 5 MHz bis 3 000 MHz
Câbles coaxiaux -- Partie 4-1: Spécification intermédiaire pour câbles destinés au
câblage BCT (Broadcast and Communication Technology) conformément à la EN 50173
- Câbles de raccordement à usage intérieur pour systèmes fonctionnant dans la plage 5
MHz - 3 000 MHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50117-4-1:2008
ICS:
33.120.10 Koaksialni kabli. Valovodi Coaxial cables. Waveguides
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50117-4-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.120.10
English version
Coaxial cables -
Part 4-1: Sectional specification for cables for BCT cabling
in accordance with EN 50173 -
Indoor drop cables for systems
operating at 5 MHz - 3 000 MHz

Câbles coaxiaux -  Koaxialkabel -
Partie 4-1: Spécification intermédiaire Teil 4-1: Rahmenspezifikation
pour câbles destinés au câblage BCT für Kabel für RuK-Verkabelung
(Broadcast and Communication Technology) nach EN 50173 -
conformément à la EN 50173 - Hausinstallationskabel
Câbles de raccordement à usage intérieur im Bereich von 5 MHz bis 3 000 MHz
pour systèmes fonctionnant d
ans la plage 5 MHz - 3 000 MHz

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-04-01. 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
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
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Ref. No. EN 50117-4-1:2008 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by SC 46XA, Coaxial cables, of Technical Committee CENELEC
TC 46X, Communication cables.
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure and was approved by CENELEC
as EN 50117-4-1 on 2008-04-01.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 50117-1:2002.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-04-01
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Contents
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Definitions . 5
4 Requirements for cable construction . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Inner conductor . 5
4.3 Dielectric . 5
4.4 Outer conductor or screen . 5
4.5 Filling c o m pounds . 5
4.6 Moisture barriers . 5
4.7 Wrapping layers . 6
4.8 Sheath . 6
4.9 Metallic protection . 6
4.10 Cable integral suspension strand (messenger wire) . 6
4.11 Oversheath . 6
4.12 Fauna proofing . 6
4.13 Chemical and/or environmental proofing . 6
4.14 Cable identification . 6
5 Tests for completed cables . 7
5.1 Electrical tests . 7
5.2 Mechanical tests . 10
5.3 Environmental tests . 11
5.4 Fire performance test methods (FFS) . 12
Tables
Table 1 – Low-frequency and d.c. electrical measurements . 7
Table 2 – High-frequency electrical and transmission measurements . 8
Table 3 – Mechanical tests . 10
Table 4 – Environmental tests . 11

1 Scope
This sectional specification relates to EN 50117-1: Generic specification for coaxial cables, and is
to be read in conjunction with this generic standard. This specification applies to coaxial cables for
BCT-cabling in accordance with EN 50173 operating at a maximum d.c. voltage of 72 V and a
1)
maximum d.c. current of 0,5 A at a temperature range between –20 °C and +60 °C and at
frequencies between 5 MHz and 3 000 MHz and complying with the requirements of EN 50083.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and
requirements for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental and fire performance of the cables.
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.
EN 50083 series Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services
EN 50117-1:2002 Coaxial cables - Part 1: Generic specification
EN 50173-1 Information technology - Generic cabling systems - Part 1: General requirements
EN 50173-4 Information technology - Generic cabling systems - Part 4: Homes
EN 50289-1-6:2002 Communication cables - Specifications for test methods -
Part 1-6: Electrical test methods - Electromagnetic performance
EN 50289-3-9:2001 Communication cables - Specifications for test methods -
Part 3-9: Mechanical test methods - Bending tests
EN 50290-1-2 Communication cables - Part 1-2: Definitions
EN 50290-2-22 Communication cables - Part 2-22: Common design rules and construction -
PVC sheathing compounds
EN 50290-2-23 Communication cables - Part 2-23: Common design rules and construction -
PE insulation
EN 50290-2-25 Communication cables - Part 2-25: Common design rules and construction -
Polypropylene insulation compounds
EN 50290-2-27 Communication cables - Part 2-27: Common design rules and construction -
Halogen free flame retardant thermoplastic sheathing compounds
EN 50290-4-1 Communication cables - Part 4-1: General considerations for the use of cables -
Environmental conditions and safety aspects
EN 50356 Method for spark testing of cables
EN 62153-1-1 Metallic communication cables test methods - Part 1-1: Electrical - Measurement
of the pulse/step return loss in the frequency domain using the Inverse Discrete
Fourier Transformation (IDFT) (IEC 62153-1-1)
EN 62230 Electric cables - Spark-test method (IEC 62230)
IEC 61196-1-115 Coaxial communication cables - Part 1-115: Electrical test methods - Test for
regularity of impedance (pulse/step function return loss)

1)
Only valid without current load.

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3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of EN 50290-1-2 and EN 50117-1
apply.
4 Requirements for cable construction
4.1 General
Designing the cable, consideration should be paid to the maximum admissible current stated in
the detail specification. It is assumed that the raise of temperature of the inner conductor when
submitted to the maximum current under nominal ambient conditions does not affect the
mechanical and electrical properties of the cable (details are under study).
This specification covers standard applications. Other cables may be designed with respect to the
MICE table depending upon agreement between customer and supplier.
4.2 Inner conductor
The conductor shall meet the requirements of EN 50117-1, 4.2, and shall be solid. Individual wires
can be plain or metal coated. Dimensions shall be ≥ 0,6 mm and ≤ 1,2 mm and specified in the
detail specification.
There shall be no joint made subsequent to the last drawing operation.
4.3 Dielectric
The dielectric material(s) shall be in accordance with EN 50117-1, 4.3 and shall consist of
polyolefin mate
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