BS EN 50551 is a series on simplex and duplex cables. Simplex and duplex cables system composed of two or more connected parties or devices that can communicate with one another in both directions. BS EN 50551-1 describes parameters that can be considered for simplex and duplex optical fibre cables for use in terminated cable assemblies or for termination with optical fibre passive components.
BS EN 50551-1 on simplex and duplex cables is applicable for:
Simplex and duplex cables join optical fibres and enable quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. The connectors mechanically couple and align the cores of fibres so light can pass. BS EN 50551-1 let you construct the terminated cable assemblies which are often less expensive, more data transfer at higher speed and bidirectional communication to achieve a communication system that is done from both sides simultaneously. BS EN 50551-1 implementation eases the mode of transmission for you by making transmission more efficient and attenuating fewer data.
Using Simplex and duplex cables a communication where the transmission of data is done from both sides at the same time without any collision of or loss of data or even any kind of misdirection of data can be established.
EN 50551-1:2019