TIA-455-85
FOTP-85 Fiber Optic Cable Twist Test
| Organization: | TIA |
| Publication Date: | 26 May 1992 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 22 |
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Intent.1 The intent of this test is to establish the ability of a fiber optic cable (or fiber optic cable component, when appropriate) to mechanically withstand twisting.
Measurements. The following parameters may be measured or observed:
(a) The number of broken fibers caused by twisting.
(b) Any change in the outer covering.
(c) The change in optical measurement results caused by twisting.
1For a similar test for fiber optic connecting devices, see FOTP- 3 6.
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