Revision:2008 Edition, July 20, 2010

Published Date:July 20, 2010

Status:Active, Most Current

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Published By:Standards Australia International, Ltd. (SAI)

Page Count:76

ANSI Approved:No

DoD Adopted:No

This Standard specifies test methods to evaluate the propertiesof materials used to manufacture telecommunication cables.

The scope of this Standard does not include the following:

(a) Cables using materials that are semi-conductive.

(b) Aspects of telecommunication cables such as spacers or coresin coaxial cables.

(c) Dimensions or electrical requirements of completedcables.

(d) Cables used to conduct electrical power.

Table 1.1 provides a summary of the material tests that are setout in the Appendices of this Standard.