This part of IEC 60794 is a detail specification and specifies breakout optical cables with multiple simplex fibre cables for termination with connectors.

The requirements of the sectional specification IEC 60794‑2 are applicable to cables covered by this document.

The requirements of the family specification IEC 60794‑2‑20 are applicable to breakout cables to be installed without terminated connectors.

Fan-out kits used for cable systems are not covered by this document.