Table of Contents

1. Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Description of OPGW cable and components
   4.1 Stranded metallic wires
   4.2 Design of fiber optic unit
   4.3 Optical fiber
   4.4 Buffer construction
5. Requirements and recommendations for OPGW cables
   5.1 Electrical
   5.2 Mechanical
   5.3 Optical - Field acceptance testing
   5.4 Environmental
   5.5 Installation
   5.6 Hardware
   5.7 Packaging
6. Tests
   6.1 Classification of tests
   6.2 Procedure for optical measurements and fiber preparation
   6.3 Retesting
   6.4 Qualification tests
   6.5 Routine tests
Annex A (informative) - Bibliography

Abstract

Applies to the performance, test requirements, procedures, and acceptance criteria for a transmission line overhead ground wire (a.k.a. shield wire, static wire, earth wire, skywire) with optical fibers commonly known as optical ground wire (OPGW). An OPGW cable has the dual performance functions of a ground wire with telecommunications capabilities.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	IEEE DRAFT 1138 : NOV 90