BS EN 50290 is a European Standard that discusses communication cables.
BS EN 50290-2-20 is one of the parts in the series that gives specific requirements of common design rules and construction requirements for materials used for communication cables.
BS EN 50290 series contains, in its various parts, the requirements for polymeric insulating, sheathing, and covering materials that are used for metallic and optical fiber cables.
BS EN 50290-2-20 on communication cables is relevant to:
EN 50290-2-20 provides material recommendations for various types of communication cables and corresponding reference standards for the same are provided.
Additionally, best industry guidance on maximum operating temperature, quality assessment, potential fire hazard and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Regulation is also covered in EN 50290-2-20.
Adopting these best industry guidelines recommended by BS EN 50290-2-20 can help ensure adequate performance of insulating materials used for communication cables. As a result, incidents of product failure from poor electrical insulation and voltage stresses can be minimized. Moreover, based on the specifications of the end-use application, BS EN 50290-2-20 guidance can help you make the right selection of insulating materials for enhanced service life and durability of communication cables.
EN 50290-2-20:2016