EN 50117-1:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 50117-1:2004
SIST EN 50117-1:2004/A1:2007
SIST EN 50117-1:2004/A2:2013
Koaksialni kabli - 1. del: Splošna specifikacija
Coaxial cables - Part 1: Generic specification
Koaxialkabel - Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 1: Spécification générique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50117-1:2019
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 50117-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2019
ICS 33.120.10 Supersedes EN 50117-1:2002
English Version
Coaxial cables - Part 1: Generic specification
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 1: Spécification générique Koaxialkabel - Teil 1: Fachgrundspezifikation
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2019-02-28. 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.
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Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
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Ref. No. EN 50117-1:2019 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements for cable construction and design . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Inner conductor . 8
4.2.1 Conductor material . 8
4.2.2 Conductor construction . 8
4.3 Dielectric . 9
4.4 Outer conductor or screen . 9
4.5 Filling compounds . 9
4.6 Moisture barriers . 10
4.7 Wrapping layers . 10
4.8 Sheath . 10
4.9 Cable protection . 10
4.10 Cable integral suspension strand (messenger wire) . 10
4.11 Oversheath . 10
4.12 Fauna proofing . 10
4.13 Chemical and/or environmental proofing . 10
4.14 Cable identification . 11
4.14.1 General . 11
4.14.2 Sheath marking . 11
4.15 Labelling . 11
5 Test methods for completed cables . 11
5.1 Electrical test methods. 11
5.1.1 General . 11
5.1.2 Low frequency and DC electrical test methods . 12
5.1.3 High-frequency electrical and transmission test methods. 12
5.2 Mechanical test methods . 12
5.3 Environmental test methods . 13
5.4 Fire performance test methods . 13
Bibliography . 14

European foreword
This document (EN 50117-1:2019) has been prepared by SC 46XA, "Coaxial cables", of CLC/TC 46X,
"Communication cables".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has (dop) 2020-02-28
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2022-02-28
standards conflicting with this document
have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50117-1:2002.
— In the European foreword, reference to LVD, REACH and ROHS directives was added;
— in Clause 2, "60811-1-1" was replaced by "60811-201/202/203" and "EN 50356, Method for spark
testing of cables" was replaced by "EN 62230, Electric cables - Spark-test method";
— in 4.1, “i.e. the temperature rise due to the current is below the continuous maximum permitted
temperature of the dielectric and the sheath material” was added;
— in 4.2.1: a) b) c) text was added;
— in 4.3, foam dielectric was added, EN 50290-2 series (EN 50290-2-20:2016, Table A.1) was
corrected;
— in 4.4, silvered wires were added,
— f) as in item a) above, applied over the film; was deleted;
— h) “Any combination of the above designs” was added;
— in 4.5, “Longitudinal water tightness may be achieved also by other solutions like swelling powder,
yarns, tapes” was added;
— in 4.8, “EN 50290-2 series (EN 50290-2-20:2016, Table A.1)” was corrected;
— In 4.9, "Metallic protection" was changed into: "Cable protection" and “glass yarns or aramid” was
added;
— In 4.13, “metallic sheath of lead or suitable lead alloy” was deleted, and “Other materials, e.g. FEP or
specific PUR may also be suitable” was added;
— In Table 1:
5.1.1.7 Voltage proof EN 50289-1-3
was deleted;
— In Table 2:
5.1.3.5 Regularity of impedance IEC 61196-1-115
5.1.3.6 Transfer impedance IEC 62153-4-3 Ed2.0
5.1.3.7 Screening attenuation IEC 62153-4-4 Ed2.0
5.1.3.8 Power rating (calculation) IEC 60096-0-1
was added;
— In Table 4:
5.3.9 Tin and silver coating finish IEC 61196-1-303
was added;
— a Bibliography was added.
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 will fulfil the requirements of the current REACH
Regulation and ROHS Directive.
1 Scope
This document covers coaxial cables for use in analogue and digital systems. This document should be
used in conjunction with EN 50290-1-1.
Coaxial cables covered by this document operate in transverse electromagnetic mode (TEM) and are
suitable for use in a wide range of digital and analogue applications including CATV, radio frequency
systems, instrumentation, broadcasting, telecommunications and data network systems. Various
constructions and materials provide for indoor and outdoor applications, including underground and
overhead installations, and other environmental protection characteristics.
Generally, cables are designed for use in 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm characteristic impedance systems,
although other types (e.g. 93/95 Ohm) are also covered.
Coaxial cables defined by this document may be incorporated into hybrid cable constructions with optical
fibre or multi-element cable components.
All cables covered by this document may be subjected to voltages greater than 50 V AC or 75 V DC
according to the relevant sectional or detail specification. However, these cables are not intended for
direct connection to the mains electricity supply or other low impedance sources.
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 50289-1-2, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-2: Electrical test methods
- DC resistance
EN 50289-1-3, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-3: Electrical test methods
- Dielectric strength
EN 50289-1-4, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-4: Electrical test methods
- Insulation resistance
EN 50289-1-5, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-5: Electrical test methods
- Capacitance
EN 50289-1-7, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-7: Electrical test methods
- Velocity of propagation
EN 50289-1-8, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-8: Electrical test methods
- Attenuation
EN 50289-1-11, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 1-11: Electrical test
methods – Characteristic impedance, input impedance, return loss
EN 50289-3-2, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-2: Mechanical test
methods - Tensile strength and elongation for conductor
EN 50289-3-5, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-5: Mechanical test
methods - Crush resistance of the cable
EN 50289-3-6, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-6: Mechanical test
methods - Impact resistance of the cable
EN 50289-3-7, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-7: Mechanical test
methods - Abrasion resistance of the cable sheath
EN 50289-3-8, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-8: Mechanical test
methods - Abrasion resistance of cable sheath markings
EN 50289-3-9, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-9: Mechanical test
methods - Bending tests
EN 50289-3-16, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-16: Mechanical test
methods - Cable tensile performance
EN 50289-3-17, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-17: Mechanical test
methods - Adhesion of dielectric and sheath
EN 50289-4-2, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-2: Environmental test
methods - Water penetration
EN 50289-4-4, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-4: Environmental test
methods - Resistance to solvents and contaminating fluids
EN 50289-4-6, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-6: Environmental test
methods - Temperature cycling
EN 50289-4-7, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-7: Environmental test
methods - Damp heat, steady state
EN 50289-4-17, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-17: Test methods for UV
resistance evaluation of the sheath of electrical and optical fibre cable
EN 50290-1-1, Communication cables - Part 1-1: General
EN 50290-1-2, Communication cables - Part 1-2: Definitions
EN 50290-2-20:2016, Communication cables - Part 2-20: Common design rules and construction -
General
EN 50290-2-28, Communication cables - Part 2-28: Common design rules and construction - Filling
compounds for filled cables
EN 50290-4-1:2014, Communication cables - Part 4-1: General considerations for the use of cables -
Environmental conditions and safety aspects
EN 62230, Electric cables - Spark-test method (IEC 62230)
EN 60811-201, Electric and optical
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