This sectional specification relates to EN 50117‑1 and should be read in conjunction with this generic specification. This specification applies to indoor drop cables for use in cabled distribution systems operating at temperature between -40 °C and +70 °C ¹⁾ and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 6 000 MHz and complying with the requirements of EN 50083. These cables are suitable to implement the network type Case D as depicted in Figure 1 and subclause 6.6 of EN 60728‑1‑1:2014.

The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental and fire performance of the cables.