EN 50117-11-2:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2019
Koaksialni kabli - 11-2. del: Področna specifikacija za koaksialne kable za analogni
in digitalni prenos signala - Razdelilni in povezovalni kabli za sisteme, ki delujejo v
območju od 5 MHz do 2 000 MHz
Coaxial cables - Part 11-2: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analoque and
digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz
- 2 000 MHz
Koaxiale Kabel - Teil 11-2: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale Kabel für analoge und
digitale Signalübertragung – Verteiler und Linienkabel für Systeme im Bereich von 5
MHz - 2 000 MHz
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 11-2: Spécification intermédiaire pour câbles coaxiaux pour la
transmission de signaux analogiques et numériques - Câbles de distribution et de
transport pour les systèmes fonctionnant entre 5 MHz et 2 000 MHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50117-11-2:2019
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 50117-11-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2019
ICS 33.120.10
English Version
Coaxial cables - Part 11-2: Sectional specification for coaxial
cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution
and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 2 000 MHz
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 11-2: Spécification intermédiaire Koaxialkabel - Teil 11-2: Rahmenspezifikation für
pour câbles coaxiaux pour la transmission de signaux Koaxialkabel für analoge und digitale Signalübertragung -
analogiques et numériques - Câbles de distribution et de Verteiler- und Linienkabel für Systeme im Bereich von 5
transport pour les systèmes fonctionnant entre 5 MHz et 2 MHz - 2 000 MHz
000 MHz
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2018-10-10. 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
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same status as the official versions.
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements for cable construction and design . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Inner conductor . 6
4.3 Dielectric . 6
4.4 Outer conductor or screen . 6
4.5 Filling compounds . 6
4.6 Moisture barriers . 6
4.7 Wrapping layers . 6
4.8 Sheath . 7
4.9 Metallic protection . 7
4.10 Cable integral suspension strand (Messenger wire) . 7
4.11 Oversheath . 7
4.12 Fauna proofing . 7
4.13 Chemical and/or environmental proofing . 7
4.14 Cable identification . 7
5 Tests and requirements for completed cables . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Electrical tests and requirements . 8
5.3 Mechanical parameters and requirements . 10
5.4 Environmental parameters and requirements . 12
5.5 Fire performance test methods . 12
Annex A (informative) Cable types . 13
Bibliography . 14

European foreword
This document (EN 50117-11-2:2019) has been prepared by CLC/SC 46XA “Coaxial cables” of CLC/TC
46X “Communication cables”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2019-09-29
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2022-03-29
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.
All materials used for cables according to this standard should fulfil the requirements of the current
REACH Regulation and ROHS Directive.
1 Scope
This part of EN 50117 which is a sectional specification applies to coaxial distribution and trunk cables for
analogue and digital one and two way signal transmission, e.g. for cable networks for television signals,
sound signals and interactive services in accordance with EN 60728-1, EN 60728-1-1, EN 60728-101,
EN 60728-10, EN 50173-1 and EN 50173-4. This includes also the transmission of BCT signals
provided by a CATV, MATV or SMATV cable network.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements for the
electrical, mechanical and environmental characteristics and for fire performance of the cables.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 50117-1:2019, 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 50289-3-9:2001, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-9: Mechanical test
methods - Bending tests
EN 50290-1-2:2004, Communication cables - Part 1-2: Definitions
EN 50290-2-1:2005, Communication cables - Part 2-1: Common design rules and construction
EN 50290-2-22, Communication cables - Part 2-22: Common design rules and construction - PVC
sheathing compounds
EN 50290-2-27, Communication cables - Part 2-27: Common design rules and construction - Halogen
free flame retardant thermoplastic sheathing compounds
EN 50290-2-37, Communication cables - Part 2-37: Common design rules and construction -
Polyethylene insulation for coaxial cables
EN 50290-2-38, Communication cables - Part 2-38: Common design rules and construction -
Polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables
EN 50290-4-1:2014, Communication cables - Part 4-1: General considerations for the use of cables -
Environmental conditions and safety aspects
EN 50290-4-2:2014, Communication cables - Part 4-2: General considerations for the use of cables -
Guide to use
EN 60728-1, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 1:
System performance of forward paths (IEC 60728-1)
EN 60728-1-1, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 1-1: RF
cabling for two way home networks (IEC 60728-1-1)
EN 60728-10, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 10:
System performance for return paths (IEC 60728-10)

EN 60728-101, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive services - Part 101:
System performance of forward paths loaded with digital channels only (IEC 60728-101)
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)
IEC 61196-1-112, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-115: Electrical test methods – Test for return
loss (uniformity of impedance)
IEC 61196-1-115, Coaxial communication cables – Part 1-115: Electrical test methods – Test for
regularity of impedance (pulse/step function return loss)
IEC 62153-4-3, Metallic communication cable test methods – Part 4-3: Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) – Surface transfer impedance – Triaxial method
IEC 62153-4-4, Metallic communication cable test methods – Part 4-4: Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) – Test method for measuring of the screening attenuation as up to and above 3 GHz, triaxial
method
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 50290-1-2:2004, EN 50117-
1:2019 and the following apply.
3.1
distribution and trunk cable
coaxial cable which is used to connect from:
a) head end to head end,
b) head end to amplifier,
c) amplifier to amplifier,
d) amplifier to splitter or directional coupler,
e) splitter, directional coupler or subscriber tap to splitter, directional coupler or subscriber tap
Note 1 to entry: For systems which use an integrated directional coupler and system outlet (looped system outlet),
the interconnection cables shall be defined as trunk and distribution cables.
4 Requirements for cable construction and design
4.1 General
Cables according to this standard are designed for an operating temperature range from −40 °C to
1)
+70 °C and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 2 000 MHz.
When designing the cable, consideration should be given 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.
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1) This value is valid for applications without ampacity only, see also Table A.1 concerning max. DC current.
Cables according to this standard may be operated at voltages > 50 V AC or > 75 V DC according to the
detail specification of the manufacturer. However, these cables are not intended for direct connection to
the mains electricity supply or other low impedance sources.
Cables according to this standard shall be designed according to EN 50290-2-1, Communication cables
Part 2-1: Common design rules and construction. They shall be used according to EN 50290-4-1,
Communication cables - Part 4-1: General considerations for the use of cables - Environmental conditions
and safety aspects.
The use of cables according to this standard including delivery, storage and installation shall be in
accordance with EN 50290-4-2, Communication cables - Part 4-2: General considerations for the use of
cables - Guide to use, unless otherwise specified.
Cables according to this standard shall be tested for voltage withstanding. The test is performed between
conductors and between the conductors or screen and the outer surface of the sheath.
Care shall be taken during assembly of the cables due to sharp edges from foils or bands. Assembling of
the cables according to this standa
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