Protectors in Telecommunication Networks

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
C22.2 No. 226
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
29.120.50
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Scope:

1.1         

This Standard provides requirements for primary and secondary protectors used in telecommunication networks and installed in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2         

This Standard is concerned with the safety of protector users and their property.

1.3         

This Standard provides requirements for a current-limiting device located on the equipment side and forming part of the telecommunication primary protector.

1.4         

This Standard applies to telecommunication secondary protectors, and the requirements, criteria, and tests for these are specified in Clause 7.

Project need:

This Standard provides requirements for protectors, both primary and secondary, that are necessary in the installation of equipment that is electrically connected to a telecommunication network under the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I environment.

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