FprEN 50288-13-2:2026
(Main)Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control - Part 13-2: Sectional specification for outer screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 2000 MHz - Work Area cables
Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control - Part 13-2: Sectional specification for outer screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 2000 MHz - Work Area cables
This document relates to EN 50288 1, Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control. It covers screened cables, characterized up to 2GHz, used in work area wiring for information technology, generic-cabling systems. The electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics of the cables, related to their reference test methods, are detailed. This sectional specification is expected to be read in conjunction with EN 50288 1, which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered by this sectional specification are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example, the electric power supplies of public utility mains.
Mehradrige metallische Daten- und Kontrollkabel für analoge und digitale Übertragung – Teil 13-2: Rahmenspezifikation für außengeschirmte Kabel für Frequenzen von 1 MHz bis 2 000 MHz – Geräteanschlusskabel
Câbles métalliques à éléments multiples utilisés pour les transmissions et les commandes analogiques et numériques - Partie 13-2: Spécification intermédiaire pour les câbles écrantés extérieurs caractérisés de 1 MHz à 2 000 MHz - Câbles de zone de travail
Le présent document fait référence à l’EN 50288 1, Câbles métalliques à éléments multiples utilisés pour les transmissions et les commandes analogiques et numériques. Il couvre les câbles écrantés, caractérisés jusqu’à 2 GHz et utilisés pour le câblage des espaces de travail dans le cadre des systèmes de câblage générique destinés aux technologies de l’information. Les caractéristiques de performance électrique, mécanique, environnementale et de transmission des câbles sont détaillées, en se basant sur les méthodes d’essai de référence associées. La présente spécification intermédiaire est à utiliser conjointement avec l’EN 50288 1, qui donne les dispositions essentielles pour son application. Les câbles couverts par la présente spécification intermédiaire sont destinés à être exploités sous des tensions et courants rencontrés conventionnellement dans les systèmes de communication. Ces câbles ne sont pas destinés à être utilisés conjointement avec des sources de faible impédance, par exemple les alimentations électriques du réseau d’alimentation public.
Večelementni kovinski kabli za analogne in digitalne komunikacije in krmiljenje - 13-2. del: Področna specifikacija za zaslonjene kable z lastnostmi od 1 MHz do 2000 MHz - Kabli na delovnih območjih
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Oct-2026
- Withdrawal Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 46X - Communication cables
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/SC 46XC - Multicore, Multipair and Quad Data communication cables
- Current Stage
- 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
- Start Date
- 16-Feb-2026
- Due Date
- 15-Mar-2021
- Completion Date
- 16-Feb-2026
Overview
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is a European standard developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) covering multi-element metallic cables with outer screening, designed for both analogue and digital communication and control applications. This sectional specification specifically targets work area screened cables characterized for electrical and transmission performance between 1 MHz and 2000 MHz. These cables are an integral part of information technology infrastructures, particularly within work area wiring in generic-cabling systems.
This standard should be used in conjunction with EN 50288-1, which provides the generic requirements for multi-element metallic cables used in communication and control systems. The cables described are intended for typical communication system voltages and currents, excluding use with low impedance power supply sources such as public utility mains.
Key Topics
Screened Cable Construction:
The structure covers solid or stranded copper conductors (diameters of 0.50 mm to 0.80 mm), insulated with materials compliant with EN 50290-2 series. Screening may include foil and/or braided designs to reduce electromagnetic interference, essential for data integrity in modern networks.Electrical and Transmission Performance:
Performance characteristics such as conductor resistance, insulation resistance, capacitance unbalance, propagation delay, attenuation, and various crosstalk measures are detailed for frequencies up to 2 GHz. Compliance is tested according to referenced European standards, ensuring cables deliver consistent performance in demanding digital applications.Mechanical and Environmental Requirements:
The standard outlines tests for crush resistance, impact, abrasion, tensile loading, and simulated installation stresses. Environmental tests verify cold bend performance and the cables’ ability to withstand temperature cycling, ensuring ongoing durability under typical installation conditions.Fire Performance:
While specific fire safety test methods are referenced, details are addressed in the context of compliance with overall cabling safety requirements.
Applications
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is essential for:
Work Area Wiring:
The cables specified are suitable for short-range connections in work area environments, such as offices, server rooms, and telecommunication closets. They support both data and voice communications over generic cabling systems.Information Technology Infrastructure:
These screened cables are used within structured cabling to reduce noise and crosstalk, which is critical in high-speed Ethernet, PoE (Power over Ethernet), and other networked device environments.Control and Automation:
Ideal for signal and control circuits in building automation, industrial control panels, or other electronically noisy environments, where electromagnetic compatibility is a priority.Analog and Digital Transmission:
Designed to safely transmit analogue signals (like audio) and high-speed digital signals, these cables accommodate a broad range of communication protocols.
Related Standards
EN 50288-1:
The core generic specification for multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control - this must be read alongside Part 13-2 to ensure full compliance.EN 50289 Series:
Includes detailed specifications for test methods, covering electrical, mechanical, and transmission measurements.EN 50290 Series:
Specifies construction materials and components, such as insulation and sheath requirements for communication cables.IEC 60189-2 / IEC 60708:
Provide colour-coding systems for cable element identification.
Practical Value
Adapted for deployment in contemporary workspaces, this standard helps ensure networking reliability, compliance with electromagnetic compatibility requirements, and physical durability. By adhering to the specifications of FprEN 50288-13-2:2026, network designers, installers, and manufacturers can guarantee interoperability and robust performance in both new and upgraded IT and communication systems. This is especially vital for organizations seeking to support high-frequency data transmission while minimizing disruption from external interference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control - Part 13-2: Sectional specification for outer screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 2000 MHz - Work Area cables". This standard covers: This document relates to EN 50288 1, Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control. It covers screened cables, characterized up to 2GHz, used in work area wiring for information technology, generic-cabling systems. The electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics of the cables, related to their reference test methods, are detailed. This sectional specification is expected to be read in conjunction with EN 50288 1, which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered by this sectional specification are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example, the electric power supplies of public utility mains.
This document relates to EN 50288 1, Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control. It covers screened cables, characterized up to 2GHz, used in work area wiring for information technology, generic-cabling systems. The electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics of the cables, related to their reference test methods, are detailed. This sectional specification is expected to be read in conjunction with EN 50288 1, which contains the essential provisions for its application. The cables covered by this sectional specification are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally encountered in communication systems. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low impedance sources, for example, the electric power supplies of public utility mains.
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
FprEN 50288-13-2:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Večelementni kovinski kabli za analogne in digitalne komunikacije in krmiljenje -
13-2. del: Področna specifikacija za zaslonjene kable z lastnostmi od 1 MHz do
2000 MHz - Kabli na delovnih območjih
Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control -
Part 13-2: Sectional specification for outer screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up
to 2000 MHz - Work Area cables
Câbles métalliques à éléments multiples utilisés pour les transmissions et les
commandes analogiques et numériques - Partie 13-2: Spécification intermédiaire pour
les câbles écrantés extérieurs caractérisés de 1 MHz à 2 000 MHz - Câbles de zone de
travail
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 50288-13-2
ICS:
33.120.20 Žice in simetrični kabli Wires and symmetrical
cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN 50288-13-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2020
ICS
English Version
Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital
communication and control - Part 13-2: Sectional specification
for outer screened cables characterised from 1 MHz up to 2000
MHz - Work Area cables
Câbles métalliques à éléments multiples utilisés pour les To be completed
transmissions et les commandes analogiques et
numériques - Partie 13-2: Spécification intermédiaire pour
les câbles écrantés extérieurs caractérisés de 1 MHz à 2
000 MHz - Câbles de zone de travail
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2020-07-31.
It has been drawn up by CLC/SC 46XC.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to
the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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prEN 50288-13-2:2020 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 2
1 Scope . 3
2 Normative references . 3
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 4
4 Cable construction . 4
4.1 Conductor . 4
4.2 Insulation . 4
4.3 Cabling elements . 4
4.4 Identification of cabling elements . 4
4.5 Screening of cabling elements . 4
4.6 Cable make-up . 4
4.7 Filling compound . 4
4.8 Interstitial fillers . 4
4.9 Screening of the cable core . 4
4.10 Moisture barriers . 5
4.11 Wrapping layers . 5
4.12 Sheath . 5
5 Test methods and requirements for completed cables. 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Electrical tests . 5
5.2.1 Low-frequency and d.c. electrical measurements . 5
5.2.2 High-frequency electrical and transmission measurements . 5
5.3 Mechanical tests . 7
5.4 Environmental tests . 8
5.5 Fire performance test methods . 8
Annex A (normative) Table for data cable current, voltage and power ratings . 9
Bibliography . 10
prEN 50288-13-2:2020 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 50288-13-2:2020) has been prepared by SC 46XC, “Multicore, multipair and quad data
communication cables”, of TC 46X, “Communication cables”.
This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
This Part 13-2 is to be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1:2013.
prEN 50288-13-2:2020 (E)
1 Scope
This document relates to EN 50288-1, Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital
communication and control.
It covers screened cables, characterized up to 2GHz, used in work area wiring for information technology,
generic-cabling systems.
The electrical, mechanical, transmission and environmental performance characteristics of the cables, related
to their reference test methods, are detailed.
This sectional specification is expected to be read in conjunction with EN 50288-1, which contains the
essential provisions for its application.
The cables covered by this sectional specification are intended to operate with voltages and currents normally
encountered in communication systems. These cables are not intended to be used in conjunction with low
impedance sources, for example, the electric power supplies of public utility mains.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50288-1:2013, Multi-element metallic cables used in analogue and digital communication and control -
Part 1: Generic specification
EN 50289-3-2, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-2: Mechanical test methods -
Tensile strength and elongation for conductor
EN 50289-3-4, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-4: Mechanical test methods -
Tensile strength, elongation and shrinkage of insulation and sheath
EN 50289-3-5, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-5: Mechanical test methods -
Crush resistance of the cable
EN 50289-3-6, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-6: Mechanical test methods -
Impact resistance of the cable
EN 50289-3-8, Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-8: Mechanical test methods -
Abrasion resistance of cable sheath markings
EN 50289-3-9:2
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