AS 38151998

Australian Standard
A guide to coaxial cabling in single and multiple premises

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This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee RC/5, Radiocommunications Infrastructure. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 19 December 1997 and published on 5 April 1998.

The following interests are represented on Committee RC/5: Airservices Australia Australasian Railway Association Australian Broadcasting Authority Australian Broadcasting Corporation Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Communications Authority Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association Department of Communications and the Arts Department of Defence Electronic Services Industry Association Federation of Australian Commercial TV Stations Ministry of Commerce, New Zealand National Transmission Agency Optus Communications Special Broadcasting Service Telstra Corporation Vodafone

Additional interests participating in preparation of Standard: Consultants

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Equipment manufacturers/suppliers

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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 97092.

AS 38151998

Australian Standard
A guide to coaxial cabling in single and multiple premises

First published as AS 3815 1998. This is a free 5 page sample. Access the full version online.

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) 1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7337 1837 X

AS 3815 1998

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand Committee RC/5, Radiocommunications Infrastructure. It is the result of a consensus among the representatives on the Joint Committee that it be produced as an Australian Standard. The objective of this Standard is to provide designers and installers of coaxial cabling systems (primarily those for free-to-air TV, subscription TV and in-house video services) with recommendations for the selection of appropriate components and proper installation practices, in order to meet the criteria for acceptable performance, particularly in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This Standard supports legislative effort to minimize electromagnetic pollution which is anticipated in the face of ubiquitous and rapidly growing coaxial cable carrier networks and distribution systems within premises. This Standard is intended as a guide, and promotes general aspects of current good engineering practice. A Standard which will cover, in much greater detail, the performance specifications, safety and EMC requirements for coaxial distribution systems for television and sound signals in premises, is in the course of preparation. The term informative has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An informative appendix is only for information and guidance.

CONTENTS
Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCOPE AND APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . CABLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 3 5 5 5

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APPENDIX A

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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AS 3815 1998

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Australian Standard A guide to coaxial cabling in single and multiple premises
1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION

1.1 Scope This Standard provides a summary of recommended cables, connectors and installation techniques for coaxial cabling installations, primarily those for free-to-air (FTA), subscription TV (pay TV) and in-house video services. It aims to discourage the use of incorrect/inferior cable and connectors and/or poor installation practices which are likely to have a detrimental effect on the system performance, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The emission and immunity performance of active and passive equipment (splitters, amplifiers and similar devices) is not covered in this Standard. The key issues covered in this Standard are the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Selection of cable and connectors. Care in installation (both in locating and handling). Correct termination. Safety. EMC.

NOTE: Appendix A defines terms commonly used in the industry.

1.2 Application Appropriately chosen cable and connectors, correctly installed using the advice given in this Standard, should meet, and help to maintain, the system performance specifications. 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS Standard: AS 3000 The following documents are referred to in this

Electrical installations Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)

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AS/NZS 3260 Approval and test specification Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment IEC 169 169-2 966 966-1 3 Radio-frequency connectors Part 2: Coaxial unmatched connector Radio frequency and coaxial cable assemblies. Part 1: Generic specification General requirements and test methods

CABLE INSTALLATION

3.1 General Cabling should be run following the most direct route, to minimize excessive loss due to long runs. Consideration should be given to factors which can compromise cabling integrity and performance. The practices listed in Clause 3.2 should be adhered to.

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