scope:

This sectional specification relates to EN 50117-1 and should be read in conjunction with this generic specification. This specification applies to indoor drop cables for use in cabled distribution systems operating at temperature between -40 °C and +70 °C1) and at frequencies between 5 MHz and 6 000 MHz and complying with the requirements of EN 50083. These cables are suitable to implement the network type Case D as depicted in Figure 1 and subclause 6.6 of EN 60728-1-1:2014.

The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements for the electrical, mechanical, and environmental and fire performance of the cables.