VDE 0888-14 E DIN IEC 60794-3-21 2008-03 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDE 0888-14 E DIN IEC 60794-3-21 2008-03 — Product specification for optical self-supporting aerial telecommunication cables (national adoption of VDE/DIN/IEC text; published March 2008).

Abstract

This document is the STB adoption of the VDE/DIN/IEC specification for outdoor optical fibre cables — specifically a product specification for self-supporting aerial telecommunication (aerial) fibre cables intended for premise/installation use. It sets detailed construction, mechanical and optical requirements to ensure compatibility with relevant cabling infrastructure standards.

General information

• Status: National adoption of the VDE/DIN/IEC text; historic/older edition (2008 adoption) — later editions of IEC/DIN/VDE have updated this part.
• Publication date: March 2008 (2008-03).
• Publisher: STB (national adopter) referencing VDE / DIN / IEC family specification (IEC 60794 series).
• ICS / categories: 33.180 (Optical fibre systems) — telecommunications / optical fibre cable specifications.
• Edition / version: Adoption of the DIN/IEC text dated 2008-03 (national designation includes VDE 0888-14 reference).
• Number of pages: Approximately 14 pages (short product specification).

Scope

The standard defines product-specific requirements for self-supporting aerial telecommunication optical-fibre cables intended for use in premises cabling or site installations. It complements the IEC 60794 family (sectional and family specifications) by giving the construction, mechanical and performance requirements (mechanical strength, environmental resistance and optical performance) appropriate for self-supporting aerial outdoor cables intended to interconnect buildings or span short distances on-site.

Key topics and requirements

• Product specification for self-supporting aerial telecommunication optical-fibre cables (construction and component requirements).
• Mechanical performance requirements (tensile strength, crush, impact and wind/ice loading considerations typical for aerial cables).
• Environmental and climatic requirements for outdoor use and compatibility with premises-installation classes.
• Optical performance criteria and references to fibre categories (single‑mode types and classifications referenced by related IEC/ISO standards).
• Requirements intended to ensure compatibility with higher-level cabling standards (references to ISO/IEC cabling requirements where applicable).

Typical use and users

Used by cable manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, procurement teams and installation contractors who specify or supply self-supporting aerial optical-fibre cables for on-site/premises interbuilding connections. Also used by standards committees and quality assurance teams to verify compliance with product and mechanical test requirements.

Related standards

IEC 60794 family (sectional and family specifications for optical fibre cables), DIN/VDE equivalents (DIN EN 60794-3-21 / VDE 0888-14), and relevant cabling standards such as ISO/IEC 11801 and ISO/IEC 24702; later editions of IEC 60794-3-21 (2015) and the corresponding DIN EN/VDE editions (e.g., 2016) provide updated text.

Keywords

Optical fibre cable; self-supporting aerial cable; VDE 0888-14; DIN IEC 60794-3-21; product specification; outdoor cable; premises cabling; mechanical tests; optical performance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the STB national adoption of the VDE/DIN/IEC product specification for self-supporting aerial optical‑fibre telecommunication cables (designation: STB VDE 0888-14 E DIN IEC 60794-3-21, dated March 2008).

Q: What does it cover?

A: The document specifies construction, mechanical and optical requirements for self-supporting aerial telecommunication optical-fibre cables intended for use in premises/site cabling, and references family and sectional IEC test methods and higher-level cabling compatibility requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Cable manufacturers, test laboratories, procurement and specification engineers, installation contractors and standards committees concerned with specifying or verifying aerial fibre cable products for premises or site installations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2008 adoption is an older edition; the IEC/DIN/VDE texts have been revised in later years (notably IEC 60794-3-21 revisions and a DIN EN / VDE update in 2016). Users should check for the latest IEC and national (VDE/DIN/STB) editions before using the 2008 text for procurement or compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 60794 series (optical fibre cables) and is a sectional/product specification that depends on the family and sectional specifications (IEC 60794-1, -2 and other -3 parts) for general test methods and definitions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Self-supporting aerial cable, optical fibre, product specification, VDE 0888-14, DIN IEC 60794-3-21, outdoor cable, premises cabling, mechanical tests.