ISO IEC 11801-3-2017 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 11801-3:2017 — Information technology — Generic cabling for customer premises — Part 3: Industrial premises. This international standard specifies generic cabling systems and installation practices tailored for industrial premises and industrial spaces within other types of buildings, addressing balanced (twisted-pair) and optical-fibre cabling to support robust communications for automation islands and associated services.

Abstract

ISO/IEC 11801-3:2017 defines requirements and recommendations for generic cabling in industrial environments where mechanical, electromagnetic and environmental conditions differ from typical office premises. It covers topology, cabling media, installation considerations, testing and verification, and interfaces with other parts of the ISO/IEC 11801 series and related IEC standards. The document is optimized for premises with a maximum cabling distribution distance of about 10 000 m while its principles can be applied to larger installations.

General information

• Status: Published / Active.
• Publication date: 21 November 2017 (ISO publication: 2017-11).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) — published as a joint ISO/IEC standard (JTC 1/SC 25).
• ICS / categories: 35.200 (Interface and interconnection equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2017).
• Number of pages: 34 pages (main publication).

Scope

This part of ISO/IEC 11801 specifies generic cabling intended for industrial premises (single or multiple buildings/campus installations) and industrial areas within other premises. It covers balanced cabling and optical-fibre cabling, defines topologies and cabling distances appropriate for typical industrial automation requirements, and addresses environmental, mechanical and electromagnetic constraints found in industrial settings. It also notes interfaces to office and data‑centre cabling specified in other parts of the ISO/IEC 11801 series.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of cabling topologies and hierarchical cabling for industrial premises (including backbone and horizontal cabling).
• Specifications for balanced (twisted-pair) and optical‑fibre media suitable for industrial use.
• Installation practices addressing mechanical protection, conduit and enclosure requirements, separation from power, bonding/earthing and EMC mitigation for industrial environments.
• Environmental and durability requirements (temperature, vibration, ingress protection) and guidance for cable selection and routing.
• Testing, verification and documentation requirements for acceptance of installed cabling.
• Interfaces and cross‑references to other standards (e.g., other parts of ISO/IEC 11801, IEC industrial communication standards) and normative references.

Typical use and users

Used by network and systems designers, industrial automation engineers, cabling installers, facility managers, integrators, and consultants when planning, specifying or installing structured cabling in factories, process plants, warehouses, and industrial campuses. Also referenced by product manufacturers and testing/inspection bodies for compliance and acceptance testing.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 11801-3:2017 is part of the ISO/IEC 11801 series and cross‑references other parts (for example Part 1 — general, Part 2 — office premises, Part 5 — data centres, etc.) and related IEC standards addressing industrial communications and connectors (examples: IEC 61784‑5, IEC 61918) and cabling installation guidance (ISO/IEC 14763 series). A corrigendum (Cor 1:2018) and Amendment 1 (2021) have been published against this part.

Keywords

generic cabling, industrial premises, automation islands, structured cabling, balanced cabling, optical fibre, industrial Ethernet, installation practices, EMC mitigation, bonding and earthing, testing and verification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 11801-3:2017 is an international standard specifying generic structured cabling requirements and recommendations specifically for industrial premises and industrial spaces within other premises.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers cabling topologies, cabling media (balanced and optical fibre), installation and routing practices for industrial environments, environmental and mechanical considerations, testing and documentation requirements, and interfaces to other parts of the ISO/IEC 11801 series.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Network designers, industrial automation engineers, installers, integrators, facility managers, OEMs and testing/inspection organisations involved in specifying, installing or accepting cabling in industrial settings.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition is the current published edition of Part 3; it has a published corrigendum (2018) and an amendment (Amendment 1 published in April 2021). Users should check for any further amendments or revisions from ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 when procuring or applying the standard.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the ISO/IEC 11801 series (generic cabling for customer premises). The series contains other parts addressing general requirements, office premises, data centres and other specialized environments.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Generic cabling, industrial premises, structured cabling, optical fibre, balanced cabling, industrial Ethernet, installation, testing, EMC, bonding/earthing.