This section of IEC 60794 is a detailed specification for duct and directly buried optical telecommunication cables used in premises cabling to ensure compatibility with ISO/IEC 11801-1. The requirements in this document ensure that the ISO/IEC 11801 -1 models are compatible with generic cabling and system performance. The values provided in this document support these models.
The requirements of the family specification IEC 60794-3-10 are applicable to cables covered by this document. Specific requirements detailed in Clause 5 either define a specific option relative to the requirements of IEC 60794-3-10 or define additional requirements.