BS EN 60794-2-22 is a detailed specification and specifies breakout optical cables with multiple simplex fibre cables for termination with connectors.
The requirements of the sectional specification BS EN 60794-2 are applicable to cables covered by BS EN 60794-2-22.
The requirements of the family specification BS EN 60794-2-20 are applicable to breakout cables to be installed without terminated connectors.
Note: Fan-out kits used for cable systems are not covered by BS EN 60794-2-22.
BS EN 60794-2-22 on detail specification for multi-simplex breakout optical cables to be terminated with connectors is useful for:
Multi-simplex breakout optical cables in optical fibres are used to facilitate bi-directional communication over a single fibre. Multi-simplex optical cables need to be constructed carefully as minor imperfections can affect their transmission performance.
BS EN 60794-2-22 provides you with a detailed account of the construction requirements for multi-simplex optical fibres. BS EN 60794-2-22 also provides test methods to verify that simplex optical cables meet the specified parameters set for them.
In conclusion, BS EN 60794-2-22 guidelines enable you to produce quality simplex and breakout optical cables.
EN 60794-2-22:2017
EN 61300-3-6:2009
IEC 60794-2-22:2016
IEC 61300-3-6:2008