IEEE 1594 : 2008

Table of Contents

1 Overview
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Purpose
2 Normative references
3 Description of wrap cable and component
4 Component requirements
  4.1 Support systems
  4.2 Fiber optic cable core
  4.3 Optical fibers
  4.4 Buffer construction
  4.5 Color coding
  4.6 Jackets
5 Test requirements
  5.1 Test guidelines
  5.2 Cable tests
6 Manufacturing recommendations
  6.1 Cable lengths
  6.2 Production tests
  6.3 Factory acceptance tests
7 Field acceptance testing
  7.1 Fiber continuity
  7.2 Attenuation
  7.3 Fiber length
8 Installation recommendations
  8.1 Installation recommendations for wrap cables
  8.2 Installation in live line conditions
  8.3 Wrap recovery
  8.4 Sag and tension of the ground wire
  8.5 Pitch and tension of the wrap on the ground wire
  8.6 Handling
  8.7 Hardware and accessories
  8.8 Wrap splices
9 Cable packaging and shipping guidelines
  9.1 Packaging
  9.2 Cable protection
  9.3 Labeling
  9.4 Certified test data
Annex A (informative) Establish incidence of lightning strokes
Annex B (informative) Bibliography

Abstract

Describes an all-dielectric fiber optic (wrap) cable designed to be helically wrapped around a conductor or other messenger on overhead power facilities.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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