ICEA S-85-625:2007

This Standard covers mechanical and electrical requirements for
aircore, polyolefin insulated, copper conductor telecommunications
cable. It provides alternative choices for type of
insulation, core assembly, color code, sheath design (shielding
materials, single or double jackets, and jacket thickness), and
screened or non-screened core.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Standard is to establish generic technical
requirments that may be referenced by individual telecommunications
cable specifications covering products intended for normal outside
plant use. The parameters covered provide material,
construction, and performance requirements that are applicable to
aircore, polyolefin insulated and jacketed cables of all pair
counts, including a variety of shield and jacket combinations and
optional compartmental screening.

Because this Standard does not cover all details of individual
cable design, it cannot be used as a single document for
procurement of product. It is intended to be used in
conjunction with an individual product specification that provides
complete design details for the specific cable type and designates
the applicable performance requirements. Such individual
cable specifications may be prepared either by the user or the
manufacturer. The specification designated for procurement is
at the option of the user.