However, when optical fiber cable contains metallic components such as steel armor or strength members, it is necessary to ground and bond the fiber optic cable to reduce radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions, as well as to dissipate electrostatic charges. However, when optical fiber cable contains metallic components such as steel armor or strength members, it is necessary to ground and bond the fiber optic cable to reduce radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions, as well as to dissipate electrostatic charges. Fiber optic cable for any given application is designed considering installation and environmental constraints and requirements of existing/newer communications and remote networks. Any cable that includes any conductive metal must be properly grounded and bonded in conformance with the. Optical fiber cables that contain metallic components are susceptible to an induced voltage when installed in aerial applications near one or more power lines. The grounding and bonding of the metallic components in an optical fiber cable and the supporting metallic messenger is essential to ensure. 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). This AE Note does not address outside plant fiber optic installations or. In electrical installations, grounding serves the purpose of ensuring human safety as well as maintaining the security and continuity of the system. Such cable combines the functions of grounding and telecommunications. It deals with the factors that should be considered in determining the characteristics of this type of cable, the apparatus that should be used, the precautions that should be taken in handling the reels, and.
