EN 50117-11-1:2019
(Main)Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz
Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz
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.
Koaxiale Kabel - Teil 11-1: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale Kabel für analoge und digitale Signalübertragung – Verteiler und Linienkabel für Systeme im Bereich von 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz
Dieser Teil von EN 50117, der eine Rahmenspezifikation ist, gilt für Außenkabel für analoge und digitale Einweg- und Zweiweg-Signalübertragung, z. B. für Kabelnetze für Fernsehsignale, Tonsignale und interaktive Dienste in Übereinstimmung mit EN 60728-1, EN 60728-1-1, EN 60728-101, EN 60728-10, EN 50173-1 und EN 50173-4. Dies schließt auch die Übertragung von RuK-Signalen ein, die durch GGA-, GA- oder SAT-GAKabelnetze bereitgestellt werden. Zweck dieses Dokuments ist es, die zutreffenden Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen der elektrischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften der Kabel sowie das Verhalten der Kabel gegenüber Umgebungsbedingungen und das Brandverhalten festzulegen.
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 11-1: 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 1 000 MHz
La présente partie de l’EN 50117 qui est une spécification intermédiaire s’applique aux câbles coaxiaux de distribution et de transport pour la transmission unidirectionnelle ou bidirectionnelle de signaux analogiques et numériques, par exemple pour les réseaux de distribution par câbles pour signaux de télévision, signaux de radiodiffusion sonore et services interactifs, conformément aux normes EN 60728-1, EN 60728-1-1, EN 60728-101, EN 60728-10, EN 50173-1 et EN 50173-4. Cela inclut également la transmission de signaux BCT (Technologies de communication et de télédiffusion) fournis par un réseau de distribution par câble (CATV, MATV ou SMATV). La présente Norme européenne est destinée à spécifier les méthodes d'essai et les exigences applicables pour les caractéristiques électriques, mécaniques et d’environnement et pour les performances de tenue au feu des câbles.
Koaksialni kabli - 11-1. 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 1 000 MHz
Ta evropski standard je povezan s standardom EN 50117-1 in naj bi se uporabljal skupaj s to splošno specifikacijo. Ta specifikacija se uporablja za razdelilne in povezovalne kable za analogni in digitalni prenos signala, npr. za kabelska omrežja za televizijske signale, zvočne signale ter interaktivne storitve v skladu s skupino standardov EN 60728, EN 50173 in EN 50174.
Kabli v skladu s tem standardom so zasnovani za delovanje v temperaturnem območju od –40 °C do 70 °C in pri frekvencah med 5 MHz in 1000 MHz.
Namen tega evropskega standarda je določiti veljavne preskusne metode in zahteve za električne, mehanske, okoljske ter požarne lastnosti kablov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Mar-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Mar-2022
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 46X - Communication cables
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/SC 46XA - Coaxial cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 29-Mar-2019
- Due Date
- 05-Mar-2018
- Completion Date
- 29-Mar-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 02-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 06-Oct-2015
Overview
EN 50117-11-1:2019 (CLC) is a European sectional specification for coaxial cables used in distribution and trunk lines for analogue and digital signal transmission in the 5 MHz – 1 000 MHz band. It defines construction, test methods and minimum requirements for electrical, mechanical, environmental and fire performance of cables used in CATV, MATV, SMATV and other cable networks for television, sound and interactive services.
Key topics and technical requirements
This standard builds on the EN 50117 generic specification and EN 50290 design rules. Main technical topics include:
Scope and operating conditions
- Designed for operation between −40 °C and +70 °C and frequencies from 5 MHz to 1 000 MHz.
- Suitable for one- and two‑way systems (forward and return paths).
Cable construction and materials
- Inner conductor: solid or tubular, plain or metal-coated, no post-drawing joints.
- Dielectric: polyolefin materials (e.g. polyethylene, polypropylene per EN 50290-2-37 / -2-38).
- Outer conductor/screen: braid and/or foil constructions; braid angle 15°–45° for foil+braid designs.
- Sheath: PVC, PE or halogen-free flame retardant materials with UV resistance for aerial/external use.
Marking and identification
- Non-degradable sheath marking every metre with: cable designation, attenuation (dB/100 m at 800 MHz), screening class, Euro‑class and supplier name.
Tests and performance requirements
- Electrical: low-frequency/DC parameters, high-frequency/transmission parameters (return loss, impedance regularity, pulse/step return loss).
- EMC-related: transfer impedance and screening attenuation (triaxial methods up to and above 3 GHz referenced for measurement).
- Mechanical & environmental: bending, tensile, moisture barriers, UV resistance as applicable.
- Fire performance: test methods and Euro-class requirements.
Compliance notes
- Materials must meet REACH and RoHS requirements.
- Cables do not automatically fall under the RED or EMC Directive; however, EMC parameters should be specified when cables will be used with equipment covered by those directives.
Applications
EN 50117-11-1:2019 applies to:
- CATV/MATV/SMATV distribution and trunk cabling
- Headend-to-amplifier, amplifier-to-amplifier and amplifier-to-splitter interconnections
- Home and in‑building RF distribution for television, radio and interactive services It ensures predictable attenuation, screening and mechanical durability for operators and integrators.
Who should use this standard
- Coaxial cable manufacturers - product design and factory testing
- System designers and network engineers - cable selection and specification
- Installers and contractors - installation guidance and acceptance testing
- Procurement and compliance teams - verification of supplier claims
Related standards
- EN 50117-1:2019 (generic)
- EN 50290 series (material and construction rules)
- EN 60728 series (cable networks for TV & interactive services)
- IEC/EN test methods for return loss, transfer impedance and screening attenuation
Keywords: EN 50117-11-1:2019, coaxial cables, distribution and trunk cables, CATV, MATV, SMATV, 5–1000 MHz, screening attenuation, return loss, cable marking, Euro-class.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50117-11-1:2019 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz". This standard covers: 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.
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.
EN 50117-11-1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50117-11-1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 50117-2-3:2004/A1:2008, EN 50117-2-3:2004, EN 50117-2-3:2004/A2:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50117-11-1:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 50117-2-3:2005
SIST EN 50117-2-3:2005/A1:2008
SIST EN 50117-2-3:2005/A2:2013
Koaksialni kabli - 11-1. 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 1 000 MHz
Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial cables for analoque and
digital signal transmission - Distribution and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz
- 1 000 MHz
Koaxiale Kabel - Teil 11-1: Rahmenspezifikation für koaxiale Kabel für analoge und
digitale Signalübertragung – Verteiler und Linienkabel für Systeme im Bereich von 5
MHz - 1 000 MHz
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 11-1: 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 1 000 MHz
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50117-11-1:2019
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 50117-11-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2019
ICS 33.120.10 Supersedes EN 50117-2-3:2004
English Version
Coaxial cables - Part 11-1: Sectional specification for coaxial
cables for analogue and digital signal transmission - Distribution
and trunk cables for systems operating at 5 MHz - 1 000 MHz
Câbles coaxiaux - Partie 11-1: Spécification intermédiaire Koaxiale Kabel - Teil 11-1: Rahmenspezifikation für
pour câbles coaxiaux pour la transmission de signaux koaxiale Kabel 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 1 MHz - 1 000 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.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 50117-11-1:2019 E
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 . 7
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
4.14.1 General . 7
4.14.2 Sheath marking . 7
4.14.3 Labelling . 8
5 Tests and requirements for completed cables . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Electrical tests and requirements . 8
5.2.1 Low-frequency and DC electrical parameters and requirements . 8
5.2.2 High-frequency electrical and transmission parameters and
requirements . 9
5.3 Mechanical parameters and requirements . 10
5.4 Environmental parameters and requirements . 11
5.5 Fire performance test methods . 11
Annex A (informative) Cable types . 12
Bibliography . 13
European foreword
This document (EN 50117-11-1:2019) 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
This document supersedes EN 50117-2-3.
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
)
and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 1 000 MHz.
+70 °C
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 standard shall be performed by professional staff only,
using suitable tools.
When constructed in accordance with EN 5029
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