Optical fibers are used by utilities as an alternative to private point-to-point microwave systems, or communication circuits on metallic cables. Effectively, the optical circuits are protected from accidental contact by the high voltage cables belo. 26 mm 2 (10 AWG) ground wire must be used, and in all other markets a 6 mm 2 must be used. Prysmian has a built-in multi-step quality assurance programme, which covers the entire production process from cable design and raw materials purchasing, to final inspecti tion for any single project. An optical ground wire (also known as an OPGW or, in the IEEE standard, an optical fiber composite overhead ground wire) is a type of cable that is used in overhead power lines. This Applications Engineering Note (AE Note) discusses conventional bonding and grounding practices for conductive fiber optic cable and hardware installations within the scope of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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