This part of EN 50117 which is a sectional specification applies to coaxial outdoor drop cables for
analogue and digital one and two way signal transmission, e.g. for cable networks for television
signals, sound signals and interactive services in accordance with EN 60728-1, EN 60728-1-1,
EN 60728-101, EN 60728-10, EN 50173-1 and EN 50173-4. This includes also the transmission
of BCT signals provided by a CATV, MATV or SMATV cable network.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the applicable test methods and requirements
for the electrical, mechanical and environmental characteristics and for fire performance of the
cables.