FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026
(Main)Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method E2
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Nov-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 86A - Optical fibres and optical fibre cables
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Voting results sent to TC, SR - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 31-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 31-Jul-2026
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is an IEC/CENELEC document for optical fibre cables. It specifies the abrasion test methods E2A and E2B used to check the resistance of cable sheaths and cable markings, so cable makers, test labs and purchasers can assess abrasion performance in a uniform way.
What does FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 specify?
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 covers basic mechanical test procedures for the abrasion property of optical fibre cables. It applies to cables for telecommunication equipment and similar devices, including cables that combine optical fibres and electrical conductors.
The document is organized into clauses 1 to 5, with clause 5 split into the two abrasion methods and the reporting items.
| Clause | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 5.4 | Method E2A - abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable sheaths |
| 5.5 | Method E2B - abrasion resistance of optical fibre cable markings |
| 5.6 | Details to be reported |
What are the key requirements of FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026?
Scope and test purpose
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is intended to establish uniform requirements for the mechanical property of abrasion. In practice, the test shows whether the outer sheath or the printed markings can withstand rubbing during handling, installation and service.
Sample preparation and atmosphere
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 requires a sample long enough for the test, with a typical length of 750 mm. The sample surface is cleaned gently with a soft wet towel and dried naturally before testing, and the tests use the expanded test conditions defined in IEC 60794-1-2 unless otherwise specified.
Method E2A - sheath abrasion
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 uses a reciprocating abrading edge that moves along the cable axis over a stroke of 40 ± 1 mm at 55 ± 5 cycles/min. The abrading edge is a steel needle with a diameter of 1.0 mm unless another diameter is specified, and the load is 4 N unless otherwise specified.
For E2A, the cable is fixed on a support, the abrasion is applied for the specified number of cycles, and four tests are made while moving the sample 100 mm between tests and rotating it 90° in the same direction. The practical result to watch for is simple: the sheath must not be perforated.
Method E2B - markings abrasion
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 gives two ways to test cable markings. Method 1 uses the same apparatus and motion as E2A, but all four tests are made on the markings, while Method 2 uses a white wool felt that is soaked with water and wiped over the printed area.
Method 2 uses a 100 mm stroke at 6 to 12 cycles/min and a normal force of 5 N unless another force is specified. Four tests are made on four different markings, and the practical acceptance criterion is that all markings remain legible after testing.
Items to specify and report
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 requires the relevant cable specification to state the method used, the number of cycles, the applied force if different, the needle diameter if different, and the stroke distance if different. The test report records the cable description, method, cycles, force, stroke, needle diameter, result and any deviations, so the test can be repeated and compared later.
What changed in FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 from the previous edition?
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is the first edition of IEC 60794-1-102 and replaces Method E2 of IEC 60794-1-21:2015. The document states that the mechanical tests from IEC 60794-1-21:2015+AMD1:2020 are now numbered individually in the IEC 60794-1-1xx series, with full cross-reference details given in IEC 60794-1-2.
Which standards are used with FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026?
- IEC 60794-1-2 - provides the general requirements, definitions and general guidance for test methods, and is the reference guide for all types of test methods in this series.
What does the FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 document contain?
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 contains the test object, sample preparation, atmospheric conditions, two detailed abrasion methods, acceptance requirements and reporting items. It also includes typical test set-ups in Figure 1 and Figure 2, which show how the needle or wool felt, load and sample movement are arranged during the test.
The document is used for laboratory testing, product qualification and specification writing for optical fibre cables. It gives the practical steps needed to set up the test, choose the method, and record results in a way that other users can compare.
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- Effective Date
- 09-Sep-2025
- Effective Date
- 09-Sep-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method E2". This standard covers: Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method E2
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-102: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical tests methods - Abrasion, method E2
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.180.10 - Fibres and cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60794-1-21:2015, EN 60794-1-21:2015/A1:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
FprEN IEC 60794-1-102:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
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
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
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
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2028
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IEC CDV 60794-1-102/Ed1 © IEC 2025 – 2 – 86A/2518/CDV
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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IEC CDV 60794-1-102/Ed1 © IEC 2025 – 3 – 86A/2518/CDV
28 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
29 ____________
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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