I.S. EN 50173-3:2007

Introduction
1 Scope and conformance
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Conformance
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
  3.1 Definitions
  3.2 Abbreviations
4 Structure of the generic cabling system in industrial premises
  4.1 General
  4.2 Functional elements
  4.3 Cabling subsystems
  4.4 Interconnection of subsystems
  4.5 Accommodation of functional elements
  4.6 Interfaces
  4.7 Dimensioning and configuring
5 Channel performance in industrial premises
  5.1 General
  5.2 Environmental performance
  5.3 Transmission performance
6 Reference implementations in industrial premises
  6.1 General
  6.2 Balanced cabling
  6.3 Optical fibre cabling
7 Cable requirements in industrial premises
  7.1 General
  7.2 Balanced cables
  7.3 Optical fibre cables
8 Connecting hardware requirements in industrial premises
  8.1 General requirements
  8.2 Connecting hardware for balanced cabling
  8.3 Connecting hardware for optical fibre cabling
9 Requirements for cords and jumpers in industrial premises
  9.1 General
  9.2 Jumpers
  9.3 Balanced cords
  9.4 Optical fibre cords
Annex A (normative) - Permanent link performance limits
Annex B (normative) - Reference implementations that do not
        conform to Clause 4
Annex C (informative) - Alternative cabling implementations
Bibliography

Describes generic cabling that supports a wide range of communications services including automation, process control and monitoring applications for use within industrial premises comprising single or multiple buildings on a campus. It covers balanced cabling and optical fibre cabling.