IEEE P789/D6, January 2013
IEEE Draft Standard Performance Requirements for Communications and Control Cables for Application in High Voltage Environments
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IEEE P789/D6, January 2013 is an English-language draft standard focused on performance requirements for communications and control cables intended for high-voltage environments. It addresses how these cables should perform where electrical stress, system reliability, and installation conditions can be demanding. For power and utility applications, the document is relevant because it helps define expectations for cable behavior, helping engineers, specifiers, and purchasers compare solutions and assess whether a design is suitable for controlled operation near high-voltage equipment.
About IEEE P789/D6, January 2013
This draft standard provides technical requirements for communications and control cables used in settings where high-voltage exposure may affect performance. IEEE P789/D6, January 2013 is best understood as a specification tool for defining cable characteristics, likely including operational performance, electrical suitability, and related engineering expectations. Its value lies in giving stakeholders a common reference point when evaluating cable designs for demanding installations. As a draft document, it reflects a stage of development where requirements may have been under review, but still offers useful technical guidance.
Where is IEEE P789/D6, January 2013 used?
IEEE P789/D6, January 2013 is most relevant in power-system environments where communications and control cabling must coexist with high-voltage infrastructure. That can include substations, switchgear areas, utility installations, and industrial power facilities that rely on reliable signaling and control paths. It may also be used in procurement and engineering workflows where cable performance needs to be matched to electrical and environmental conditions. The standard supports better coordination between cable design, installation planning, and system integration.
Importance in practice
In practice, IEEE P789/D6, January 2013 helps reduce uncertainty when specifying cables for sensitive high-voltage applications. Clear performance requirements support more consistent testing, easier product comparison, and better control over design decisions. For operators and engineers, that can lower the risk of communication interruptions, control failures, or premature cable issues in critical infrastructure. It is also useful for compliance reviews and procurement, where documented requirements help align equipment selection with expected operating conditions and project requirements.
- Performance requirements for communications and control cables
- High-voltage installation context
- Engineering and procurement reference
- Testing and suitability evaluation
- Utility and industrial power applications
- Publication Date: 2013
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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