SAE International Technical Standard, Splicer, Fusion, Fiber Optic, Aerospace, Explosion-Proof (Type I), SAE Standard AS6479/1, Reaffirmed January 2020, https://doi. This document is primarily intended for operators and installers of explosion-protected plants. The purpose of this brochure is to help them in the selection of suitable cables and cable entry components, as well as the combination of them which is very important because properties of cables and. This Standard applies to explosion - proof electrical equipment suitable for use in hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22. This fundamental difference offers several key benefits in explosive atmospheres: Unlike copper wiring, fiber optics do not conduct electricity. This means they won't produce sparks or arcs that could ignite a. Specially adapted, explosion-proofed and oil-resistant PreCONNECT FIBER trunks with single-mode fibers ensure that the large data volumes involved are transmitted over distances of several kilometres with the minimum possible loss. In North America, standards exist for certifying cables for use in hazardous. stacles regarding interoperability and compatibility between manufacturers. This work materialized through the development of good practices, procedures and specifications documents, reflecting a certain state of the art at a given time, and the result of a consensus of all stakeholders (op lable.