IEC 61156-6-2:2002
Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications - Part 6-2: Symmetrical pair/quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz - Work area wiring - Capability approval - Sectional specification
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IEC 61156-6-2:2002 defines a technical reference for multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables used in digital communications, with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz and a focus on work area wiring capability approval. For engineers, laboratories, and procurement teams, it provides a structured basis for evaluating whether a cable design is suitable for high-frequency communications applications. As the primary document in this area, IEC 61156-6-2:2002 supports technical review, documented evaluation, and conformity assessment activities where cable performance and installation intent must be aligned.
Purpose of IEC 61156-6-2:2002
The purpose of IEC 61156-6-2:2002 is to establish sectional specification requirements for symmetrical pair/quad cables intended for digital communications in work area wiring environments. It is generally used to define how such cables are assessed for capability approval, helping organizations compare products against a recognized engineering specification. This is relevant when planning technical validation, reviewing supplier documentation, or preparing compliance workflows for cabling systems where transmission performance up to 600 MHz may be significant.
Compliance applications of IEC 61156-6-2:2002
IEC 61156-6-2:2002 is commonly referenced in product evaluation, testing workflows, and procurement reviews for communication cabling used in structured wiring systems. It may support laboratory evaluation, acceptance testing, and specification checks during system design or certification preparation. Organizations involved in cabling selection, documentation control, or conformity assessment can use it as a compliance reference when confirming that multicore or symmetrical pair/quad cable constructions meet the intended work area wiring requirements and associated performance expectations.
Benefits of IEC 61156-6-2:2002
Using IEC 61156-6-2:2002 can improve testing consistency and reduce ambiguity during engineering assessment of digital communication cables. It helps teams align product selection, quality assurance, and technical validation around a shared performance framework, which may support interoperability and operational consistency across installations. For procurement and compliance teams, it offers a clear basis for comparing supplier claims, documenting due diligence, and preparing for conformity assessment in projects where cable capability and transmission performance are critical.
- Sectional specification guidance for multicore and symmetrical pair/quad communication cables
- Capability approval focus for work area wiring applications
- Relevant to technical assessment of cables with transmission characteristics up to 600 MHz
- Useful for procurement review, laboratory evaluation, and compliance documentation
- Publication Date: 2002-05-22
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 61156-6-2:2002 (2002-05-22)
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