IEEE 1138 Optical Ground Wire Test for Electrical Mains Power Lines

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEEE 1138 testing. This standard specifies the performance, testing requirements, procedures and acceptance criteria for a transmission line overhead ground cable (i.e. shield cable, static cable, ground 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 telecommunication characteristics. This standard includes functional requirements such as electrical, mechanical, fiber optic, environmental and packaging, and test requirements for design, installation, in-service and maintenance, including routine testing.

This standard covers construction, mechanical and electrical performance, acceptance criteria and test requirements for overhead ground wire (OPGW) designed primarily for installation in overhead electrical installations.

The standard provides performance and testing requirements that ensure that the mechanical and electrical properties of the cable and cable components maintain proper mechanical integrity, optical fiber integrity, and optical transmission within the guidelines of this standard.

Compliance with this standard is essential for operators of these facilities to comply with legal requirements as well as ensure personnel and environmental safety.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEEE 1138 test compliance. Our test experts, with professional working mission and principles, offer you the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories to our manufacturers and suppliers.