TELECOMMUNICATION TERMS

1. Telecommunication Network (TN); (subclause

1.2.14.7):
– A metallically terminated circuit intended to carry
telecommunication signals for voice, data or other
communication. (excludes mains supply, CATV and
SELV)
– May be subjected to overvoltages due to atmospheric
discharges and power line failures
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TERMS

1. Telecommunication Network Voltage (TNV)

circuit; (subclause 1.2.8.8)
– A circuit that, under normal operating conditions,
carries Telecommunication signals
– A TNV circuit is considered to be a secondary circuit
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OVERVIEW OF CLAUSE 6
– Subclause 6.1 (p. 132): General
– Subclause 6.2 (p. 132): TNV circuits
– Subclause 6.3 (p. 135): Equipment hazards
– Subclause 6.4 (p. 138D): Electric Strength
– Subclause 6.5 (p. 145): Wiring overheating
– Subclause 6.6 (p. 146): Overvoltage
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CHARACTERISTICS

Equipment connected to North American telecommunication networks have specific

requirements for voltages present in TNV circuits. The following types of TNV circuits have
specified limits: (subclause 6.2.1.1).
1. TNV-1 circuits
2. TNV-2 circuits
3. TNV-3 circuits