dnaSRPS EN IEC 60794-1-117:2024

Optical fibre cables - Part 1-117: Generic specification - Basic optical cable test procedures - Mechanical test methods - Bending stiffness, method E17

Scope

IEC 60794-1-117:2026 defines the test procedures used to establish uniform requirements for bending stiffness performance. It applies to optical fibre cables for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of "6.6 Details to be reported";
b) addition of "7.6 Details to be reported";
c) addition of "8.6 Details to be reported".