IEC 61918:2013

IEC 61918 ®
Edition 3.0 2013-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Industrial communication networks –
Installation of communication networks in industrial premises

Réseaux de communication industriels –
Installation de réseaux de communication dans des locaux industriels

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IEC 61918 ®
Edition 3.0 2013-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Industrial communication networks –

Installation of communication networks in industrial premises

Réseaux de communication industriels –

Installation de réseaux de communication dans des locaux industriels

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COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
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INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XH
ICS 25.040.40; 33.020; 35.240.50 ISBN 978-2-8322-1054-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 10

INTRODUCTION . 12

1 Scope . 15

2 Normative references . 15

3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 18

3.1 Terms and definitions . 18

3.2 Abbreviated terms . 28

3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 30
4 Installation planning . 30
4.1 General . 30
4.1.1 Objective . 30
4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises . 30
4.1.3 The planning process . 33
4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs . 34
4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 34
4.2 Planning requirements . 34
4.2.1 Safety . 34
4.2.2 Security . 34
4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 35
4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 36
4.3 Network capabilities . 36
4.3.1 Network topology . 36
4.3.2 Network characteristics . 38
4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 42
4.4.1 Cable selection . 42
4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 46
4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 48
4.4.4 Terminators . 54
4.4.5 Device location and connection . 55
4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 55
4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded cabling . 55

4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 65
4.4.9 Routing of cables . 65
4.4.10 Separation of circuits . 67
4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 68
4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 69
4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 69
4.5.1 Common description . 69
4.5.2 Cabling planning documentation for CPs . 69
4.5.3 Network certification documentation . 70
4.5.4 Cabling planning documentation for generic cabling in accordance
with ISO/IEC 24702 . 70
4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification . 70
5 Installation implementation . 70
5.1 General requirements . 70

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5.1.1 Common description . 70

5.1.2 Installation of CPs . 70

5.1.3 Installation of generic cabling in industrial premises . 70

5.2 Cable installation . 70

5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 70

5.2.2 Installation and routing . 77

5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs . 78

5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 78

5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with

ISO/IEC 24702 . 78

5.3 Connector installation . 78
5.3.1 Common description . 78
5.3.2 Shielded connectors . 79
5.3.3 Unshielded connectors . 79
5.3.4 Specific requirements for CPs . 79
5.3.5 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 79
5.3.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 79
5.4 Terminator installation . 79
5.4.1 Common description . 79
5.4.2 Specific requirements for CPs . 80
5.5 Device installation . 80
5.5.1 Common description . 80
5.5.2 Specific requirements for CPs . 80
5.6 Coding and labelling . 80
5.6.1 Common description . 80
5.6.2 Specific requirements for CPs . 80
5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 80
5.7.1 Common description . 80
5.7.2 Bonding and earthing of enclosures and pathways . 81
5.7.3 Earthing methods . 82
5.7.4 Shield earthing methods . 84
5.7.5 Specific requirements for CPs . 86
5.7.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 .
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