DIN EN 50289-3-8
; VDE 0819-289-38:2014-09
Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-8: Mechanical test methods - Abrasion resistance of cable sheath markings; German version EN 50289-3-8:2013
Kommunikationskabel - Spezifikationen für Prüfverfahren - Teil 3-8: Mechanische Prüfverfahren - Abriebfestigkeit der Markierung des Kabelmantels; Deutsche Fassung EN 50289-3-8:2013
Overview
This standard specifies two methods of test to determine the ability of the sheath markings of a finished data or telecommunication cable to withstand abrasion. Depending on the kind of marking, either the method with abrading edge or the method with wiping felt shall be used. With respect to the previous edition of this standard, the essential modifications concern the more detailed description of the test method; this concerns in particular the number of cycles, force and needle diameter. The responsible body is DKE/K 412 "Kommunikationskabel (Kabel, Leitungen, Wellenleiter, Lichtwellenleiter, Komponenten, Zubehör und Anlagentechnik für die Nachrichten- und Informationsübertragung") ("Communication cables (cables, conductors, waveguides, fibre optic cables, components, accessories and systems technology for communication and data transmission")) of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
