PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2:2020

What is PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2 about?

The EN 50174 series standards specify the specification, planning and practices applicable to installation of telecommunications cabling.

PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2 address the mitigation and protection of telecommunications cabling from electromagnetic interference by describing:

• Coupling mechanisms and possible countermeasures
• Assessment of the electromagnetic environment
• Filtering, isolation, and surge protection measures

The EN 50174 series standards specify the specification, planning, and practices applicable to the installation of telecommunications cabling.

Who is PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2?

PD CLC/TR 50173-99-2 on cabling installation is relevant to:

• IT industry
• Telecommunication industry
• Manufacturers and suppliers of cabling accessories
• Manufacturers of telecommunication equipment

Why should you use PD CLC/TR 50173-99-2?

Cabling in networking is used to connect information together, usually between computers, routers, storage area networks, and switches.

PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2 covers countermeasures against:

• Galvanic or common mode impedance coupling
• Capacitive coupling
• Inductive coupling
• Radiative coupling
• Very low frequency fields

PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2 can also help you with the assessment of the electromagnetic environment and provides the suitable actions based on the assessment checklist.

PD CLC/TR 50174-99-2 ultimately helps reduce the risk of damage to telecommunications cabling as well as protect components having lower dielectric strength than the cables.