CSA C22 2 NO 232-2009 Optical fiber cables (Second Edition Update No 1 November 2014).pdf

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18、csagroup.org.Title: Optical fiber cables originally published September 2009The following revisions have been formally approved and are marked by the symbol delta () in the margin on the attached replacement pages:Revised Clauses 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.13, and 7.1New NoneDeleted Clause 6.1.4 Update your co

19、py by inserting these revised pages.Keep the pages you remove for reference. 2014 CSA Group Optical fiber cablesNovember 20146 Tests6.1 Flammability6.1.1 FT4 flame test 6.1.1.1 The FT4 flame test specified in Clause 6.1.1.2 shall apply to cables marked OFC, OFCH, OFN, OFNH, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, and OFC

20、G.6.1.1.2 When tested in accordance with the FT4 test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556, the cable shall not exhibit a char length in excess of 1.5 m.6.1.2 FT4-ST1 flame test6.1.2.1 The FT4-ST1 flame test specified in Clause 6.1.2.2 shall apply to cables marked OFNR, OFCR, OFCG, and OFNG.6.1.2.2 When tested

21、 in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D5424 and the ST1 limited smoke test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556, the completed cable shall not have a char length exceeding 1.5 m or smoke release exceeding the requirements of the FT4-ST1 classification.6.1.3 FT6 flame and smoke test 6.1.3.1 The FT6 flame

22、 and smoke test specified in Clause 6.1.3.2 shall apply to cables marked OFNP and OFCP.6.1.3.2 Cables marked FT6 in accordance with the requirements of Clause 7.1(f) shall comply with the requirements of the FT6 horizontal flame and smoke test in CSA C22.2 No. 0.3.6.2 Thermal aging of jacketsWhen te

23、sted in an air oven in accordance with the physical properties test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556, the retention of tensile strength and elongation of the specimen shall be at least 65% for thermoplastic and at least 50% for thermoset.The oven temperature during the accelerated aging and the duration th

24、ereof shall be as follows:Temperature rating of jacket (C)Aging temperature (2C)Aging time (days)60 75 90 105 125 150100 100 121 136* 158 18071077*77*An alternative test of 121 2 C for 21 days may be performed.3(Replaces p. 3, September 2009)C22.2 No. 232-09 2014 CSA GroupNovember 20146.3 Cold bendA

25、 specimen of finished cable shall be conditioned at a temperature of 18 1 C for a period of 4 h and, while still at this temperature, wound three close turns around a cylindrical mandrel having a diameter ten times the cable diameter. The jacket shall show no visible cracks when examined under norma

26、l or corrected-to-normal vision.The cold bend test shall be performed in accordance with the cold bend test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556.6.4 Continuity of conductive membersConductive members shall be tested in accordance with the continuity test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556. The conductive members of eac

27、h finished length shall exhibit continuity.6.5 Weather (sunlight) resistance optionalWhen tested in accordance with the weather (sunlight) resistance test in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 2556, the jacket shall retain 80% of its unconditioned tensile strength and elongation values following exposure for 1000 h

28、in a weatherometer.7 Markings7.1 Marking on productsFinished cable shall be legibly and durably surface-marked at a maximum interval of 1 m to show(a) manufacturers identification (name, type designation, trademark, or colour threads);(b) type designation;(c) flame classification FT4 for cables meet

29、ing the requirements of Clause 6.1.1;(d) flame classification FT4-ST1 for cables meeting the requirements of Clause 6.1.2;(e) flame classification FT6 for cables meeting the requirements of Clause 6.1.3;(f) temperature rating (if above 60 C); and(g) “SR” or “SUN RES” or “SUNLIGHT RESISTANT” if the c

30、able meets the requirements of Clause 6.5.7.2 Package markingEach reel or carton shall be identified with(a) manufacturers identification (name or trademark);(b) type designation; and(c) year and month of manufacture (a code may be used).7.3 Optional marking The following additional information may

31、be supplied at the discretion of the manufacturer:(a) length;(b) nominal outside diameter; and(c) number of fibers.(Replaces p. 4, September 2009)4Standards Update ServiceC22.2 No. 232-09September 2009Title: Optical fiber cablesPagination: 12 pages (viii preliminary and 4 text), each dated September

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34、416-747-4044Visit our Online Store at www.ShopCSA.caC22.2 No. 232-09Optical fiber cablesCSA Standard100%ISBN 978-1-55491-210-0Technical Editor: Leonard Letea Canadian Standards Association 2009All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the prior

35、 permission of the publisher.To purchase CSA Standards and related publications, visit CSAs Online Store at www.ShopCSA.ca or call toll-free 1-800-463-6727 or 416-747-4044.The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) prints its publications on Rolland Enviro100, which contains 100% recycled post-consume

36、r fibre, is EcoLogo and Processed Chlorine Free certified, and was manufactured using biogas energy.September 2009 iiiContents Canadian Standards Association Optical fiber cablesTechnical Committee on Wiring Products ivSubcommittee on Control, Instrument, Communication, and Marine Cables vPreface vi

37、ii1Scope 12 Reference publications 13 Definitions 24 General requirements 25 Construction 25.1 General 25.2 Conductive members 25.3 Jackets 26 Tests 36.1 Flammability 36.1.1 FT1 flame test 36.1.2 FT4 flame test 36.1.3 FT4-ST1 flame test 36.1.4 FT6 flame and smoke test 36.2 Thermal aging of jackets 3

38、6.3 Cold bend 46.4 Continuity of conductive members 46.5 Weather (sunlight) resistance optional 47Markings 47.1 Marking on products 47.2 Package marking 47.3 Optional marking 4C22.2 No. 232-09 Canadian Standards Associationiv September 2009Technical Committee on Wiring ProductsK. Rodel Hubbell Canad

39、a,Pickering, OntarioRepresenting ManufacturersChairS. Paulsen New Brunswick Department of Public Safety,Fredericton, New BrunswickRepresenting Regulatory AuthoritiesVice-ChairB. Haydon Canadian Standards Association,Mississauga, OntarioProject ManagerRepresenting Regulatory AuthoritiesG. Montminy Rg

40、ie du btiment du Qubec,Qubec, QubecT. Olechna Electrical Safety Authority,Mississauga, OntarioA. Tsisserev City of Vancouver,Vancouver, British ColumbiaRepresenting ManufacturersC. Davis Electro Cables Incorporated,Trenton, OntarioP. Desilets Leviton Manufacturing of Canada Limited,Pointe-Claire, Qu

41、becB.F. OConnell Tyco Thermal Controls (Canada) Ltd.,Trenton, OntarioD.S. Reith Nexans Canada Inc.,Markham, OntarioRepresenting General InterestsB. Beland Sherbrooke, QubecD.H. Dunsire Winnipeg, ManitobaConsumer RepresentativeC. Samuels ConocoPhillips Canada Ltd.,Calgary, AlbertaT. Simmons British C

42、olumbia Institute of Technology,Burnaby, British Columbia Canadian Standards Association Optical fiber cablesSeptember 2009 vSubcommittee on Control, Instrument, Communication, and Marine CablesD. Drysdale Nexans Canada Inc.,Fergus, OntarioChairS. Hawkins ShawCor Ltd.,Toronto, OntarioVice-ChairE. Ab

43、erbach General Cable Industries, Inc.,Willimantic, Connecticut, USAJ. Baer Superior Telecommunications Inc.,Atlanta, Georgia, USAT.S. Bhat Rockbestos-Surprenant Cable Corporation,East Granby, Connecticut, USAR. Blair Draka Cableteq USA,North Dighton, Massachusetts, USAR. Bright AmerCable, Inc.,Houst

44、on, Texas, USAM. Cadorette Produits Shell Canada Limite,Montral, QubecJ.R. Cancelosi The Okonite Company,Ramsey, New Jersey, USAW.F. Constantine Draka Cableteq USA,North Dighton, Massachusetts, USAT. Corder Underwriters Laboratories Inc.,Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USAC. Davis Electro Ca

45、bles Incorporated,Trenton, OntarioG. Davis Electro Cables Incorporated,Trenton, OntarioG.L. Dorna Belden Wire (b) provide an explanation of circumstances surrounding the actual field condition; and(c) be phrased where possible to permit a specific “yes” or “no” answer.Committee interpretations are p

46、rocessed in accordance with the CSA Directives and guidelines governing standardization and are published in CSAs periodical Info Update, which is available on the CSA Web site at www.csa.ca. Canadian Standards Association Optical fiber cablesSeptember 2009 1C22.2 No. 232-09Optical fiber cables1Scop

47、e1.1This Standard applies to non-conductive optical fiber cable and conductive optical fiber cable intended to be installed indoors in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.1.2This Standard does not cover hybrid optical fiber cables whose construction (exclu

48、ding the optical fiber component) is covered in other applicable standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II.1.3In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a

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