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E DIN EN IEC 60794-1-118 VDE 0888-100-118:2026-03

Optical fibre cables

Part 1-118: Generic specification – Basic optical cable test procedures – Mechanical tests methods – Bending under tension, Method E18

(IEC 86A/2560/CDV:2025); German and English version prEN IEC 60794-1-118:2025
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -03   Published: 2026-02 -13
VDE Art. No.: 1800908
End of objection deadline: 2026-04-13

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This part of IEC 60794-1 describes test procedures to be used in establishing uniform requirements for optical fibre cables for the mechanical property – bending under tension. The purpose of this test is to determine the ability of an optical fibre cable to withstand bending around rollers or bows during installation, when a specified load is applied. This document applies to optical fibre cables for use with telecommunication equipment and devices employing similar techniques, and to cables having a combination of both optical fibres and electrical conductors. See IEC 60794-1-2 for a reference guide to test methods of all types and for general requirements.