EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023
(Main)Optical fibre cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Ribbon dimensions - Aperture gauge, method G3
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Ribbon dimensions - Aperture gauge, method G3
IEC 60794-1-303: 2023 describes test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for the geometrical properties of optical fibre ribbons. This document applies to optical fibre ribbons for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to optical fibre ribbons for cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors. This document partially cancels and replaces IEC 60794-1-23:2019. In the context of the revision of IEC 60794-1-23:2019, its contents were split into separate test methods.
Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 1-303: Fachgrundspezifikation - Grundlegende Prüfverfahren für Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Prüfverfahren für Kabelelemente - Bandmaße - Lochlehre, Verfahren G3
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 1-303: Spécification générique - Procédures fondamentales d'essai des câbles optiques - Dimensions du ruban - Gabarit d’ouverture, méthode G3
IEC 60794-1-303: 2023 décrit les procédures d’essai à utiliser afin d'établir des exigences uniformes applicables aux propriétés géométriques des rubans de fibres optiques. Le présent document s’applique aux rubans de fibres optiques destinés à être utilisés dans les équipements de télécommunications et les dispositifs qui utilisent des techniques similaires, ainsi qu'aux rubans de fibres optiques pour les câbles qui combinent à la fois des fibres optiques et des conducteurs électriques. Ce document annule et remplace en partie l'IEC 60794-1-23:2019. La révision de l'IEC 607941-23:2019 a donné lieu à un éclatement de son contenu en méthodes d’essai distinctes.
Optični kabli - 1-303. del: Splošna specifikacija - Osnovni preskusni postopki za optične kable - Preskusne metode za kabelske elemente - Mere odprtine - Metoda G3 (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Standard IEC 60794-1-303: 2023 opisuje preskusne postopke, ki jih je treba uporabiti pri določanju enotnih zahtev za geometrijske lastnosti trakov iz optičnih vlaken. Ta dokument se uporablja za trakove iz optičnih vlaken za uporabo s telekomunikacijsko opremo in napravami, ki uporabljajo podobne tehnike, ter trakove iz optičnih vlaken v kablih s kombinacijo optičnih vlaken in električnih vodnikov. Dokument delno razveljavlja in nadomešča standard IEC 60794-1-23:2019. V okviru spremembe standarda IEC 60794-1-23:2019 je bila njegova vsebina razdeljena na ločene preskusne metode.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-May-2023
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 86A - Optical fibres and optical fibre cables
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 86A - IEC_SC_86A
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 12-May-2023
- Due Date
- 23-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 12-May-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 14-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Overview
EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 establishes standardized procedures for assessing the geometrical properties of optical fibre ribbons within optical fibre cables. This European and international standard specifies the use of the aperture gauge method (Method G3), providing consistent test protocols to verify ribbon dimensions. It is essential for ensuring optical fibre ribbon compatibility and performance in telecommunication systems and related applications. The standard applies both to optical fibre ribbons in telecommunications equipment and to composite cables containing optical fibres and electrical conductors.
This document partially replaces and updates the content from IEC 60794-1-23:2019, as part of a move to single-method test standards within the IEC 60794-1-3xx series.
Keywords: optical fibre ribbon, ribbon dimensions, aperture gauge, optical cable test procedures, telecommunication cables, ribbon geometry, IEC 60794
Key Topics
Scope and Purpose
- Focuses on uniform methodology for the measurement of optical fibre ribbon dimensions
- Targets ribbons used in both stand-alone fibre cables and hybrid fibre/electrical conductor cables
Test Method - Aperture Gauge, Method G3
- Utilizes a visual procedure to assess whether a ribbon’s width and height conform to nominal specifications
- Designed primarily for quality control and verification during manufacturing and inspection phases
- Ensures ribbons maintain necessary geometry for compatibility with commercial stripping and splicing tools
Sample and Apparatus Criteria
- Five representative samples, each at least 50 mm in length, are evaluated
- The aperture gauge dimensions are based on nominal ribbon specifications as determined by referenced test methods
- The 10 mm end portion of each ribbon sample must pass freely through the gauge, without mechanical damage
Specification Guidance
- Details to be specified include gauge dimensions and quantity of samples tested
Applications
Telecommunications Networks
- Ensures the physical compatibility of optical fibre ribbons with standard cabling, splicing, and installation equipment, reducing field installation errors
Hybrid Optical/Electrical Cables
- Applies to cables requiring both signal transmission and power supply, maintaining dimensional consistency in complex cable assemblies
Quality Control in Manufacturing
- Enables manufacturers of optical fibre cables to standardize inspection processes, supporting repeatability and interoperability in the global supply chain
Product Compliance and Procurement
- Facilitates verification against international standards for both internal quality systems and customer acceptance, enhancing market access
Related Standards
- IEC 60794-1-2: Optical fibre cables - Basic optical cable test procedures - General guidance. The main reference for general requirements and definitions relevant to Method G3.
- IEC 60794-1-23:2019: Predecessor standard containing multiple cable element test methods, now split for clarity; partially replaced by EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023.
- IEC 60794-1-31:2021: Provides additional context for optical fibre ribbon configurations, referenced for certain ribbon types (e.g., partially bonded ribbons).
Practical Value
Adopting EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 helps manufacturers, network operators, and installers achieve a high level of quality assurance in optical fibre cable products. By using standardized aperture gauge procedures, the industry can minimize variability, reduce installation risk, and ensure optical fibre ribbons are reliably manufactured to meet evolving infrastructure demands. Compliance with this standard also supports interoperability and future-proofing of network components for broadband, data centre, and hybrid telecommunication applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Optical fibre cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Ribbon dimensions - Aperture gauge, method G3". This standard covers: IEC 60794-1-303: 2023 describes test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for the geometrical properties of optical fibre ribbons. This document applies to optical fibre ribbons for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to optical fibre ribbons for cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors. This document partially cancels and replaces IEC 60794-1-23:2019. In the context of the revision of IEC 60794-1-23:2019, its contents were split into separate test methods.
IEC 60794-1-303: 2023 describes test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for the geometrical properties of optical fibre ribbons. This document applies to optical fibre ribbons for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to optical fibre ribbons for cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors. This document partially cancels and replaces IEC 60794-1-23:2019. In the context of the revision of IEC 60794-1-23:2019, its contents were split into separate test methods.
EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 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.
EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60794-1-2:2021, EN IEC 60794-1-23:2019, EN 3745-505:2018, CLC/TS 50621:2016, EN IEC 62148-1:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 60794-1-23:2020
Optični kabli - 1-303. del: Splošna specifikacija - Osnovni preskusni postopki za
optične kable - Preskusne metode za kabelske elemente - Mere odprtine - Metoda
G3 (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test
procedures - Cable element test methods - Ribbon dimensions - Aperture gauge,
Method G3 (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 1-303: Fachgrundspezifikation - Grundlegende Prüfverfahren
für Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Prüfverfahren für Kabelelemente - Bandmaße -
Aperturmessgerät, Verfahren G3 (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 1-303: Spécification générique - Procédures
fondamentales d'essai des câbles optiques - Dimensions des rubans - Gabarit
d’ouverture, méthode G3 (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023
ICS:
33.180.10 (Optična) vlakna in kabli Fibres and cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60794-1-303
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 33.180.10 Supersedes EN IEC 60794-1-23:2019 (partially)
English Version
Optical fibre cables - Part 1-303: Generic specification - Basic
optical cable test procedures - Ribbon dimensions - Aperture
gauge, method G3
(IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
Câbles à fibres optiques - Partie 1-303: Spécification Lichtwellenleiterkabel - Teil 1-303: Fachgrundspezifikation -
générique - Procédures fondamentales d'essai des câbles Grundlegende Prüfverfahren für Lichtwellenleiterkabel -
optiques - Dimensions du ruban - Gabarit d'ouverture, Prüfverfahren für Kabelelemente - Bandmaße -
méthode G3 Aperturmessgerät, Verfahren G3
(IEC 60794-1-303:2023) (IEC 60794-1-303:2023)
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023 E
European foreword
The text of document 86A/2299/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60794-1-303, prepared by SC 86A
"Fibres and cables" of IEC/TC 86 "Fibre optics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 60794-1-303:2023.
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level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
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document have to be withdrawn
This document partially supersedes EN IEC 60794-1-23:2019 and all of its amendments and
corrigenda (if any).
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60794-1-303:2023 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60794-1-31:2021 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60794-1-31:2021 (not modified)
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60794-1-2 - Optical fibre cables - Part 1-2: Generic EN IEC 60794-1-2 -
specification - Basic optical cable test
procedures - General guidance
IEC 60794-1-23 2019 Optical fibre cables - Part 1-23: Generic EN IEC 60794-1-23 2019
specification - Basic optical cable test
procedures - Cable element test methods
IEC 60794-1-303 ®
Edition 1.0 2023-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Optical fibre cables –
Part 1-303: Generic specification – Basic optical cable test procedures – Ribbon
dimensions – Aperture gauge, method G3
Câbles à fibres optiques –
Partie 1-303: Spécification générique – Procédures fondamentales d'essai des
câbles optiques – Dimensions du ruban – Gabarit d’ouverture, méthode G3
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.180.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-6757-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 6
5 Method G3: Ribbon dimensions – Visual method . 7
5.1 Object . 7
5.2 Sample . 7
5.3 Apparatus . 7
5.4 Procedure . 7
5.5 Requirement . 8
5.6 Details to be specified . 8
Bibliography . 9
Figure 1 – Aperture gauge . 7
IEC 60794-1-303:2023 © IEC 2023 – 3 –
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