The grounding method of the optical cable of the splice box on the structure: the top of the structure, the lowest fixed point (before the remaining cable) and the end of the optical cable should be connected to the structure with a reliable electrical connection through. The grounding method of the optical cable of the splice box on the structure: the top of the structure, the lowest fixed point (before the remaining cable) and the end of the optical cable should be connected to the structure with a reliable electrical connection through. An optical ground wire (also known as an OPGW or, in the IEEE standard, an optical fiber composite overhead ground wire) is a type of cable that is used in overhead power lines. Such cable combines the functions of grounding and telecommunications. An OPGW cable contains a tubular structure with. The OPGW comprises an inner core containing optical fibres for data transmission, and an outer layer(s) of conductor strands to provide strength and to act as an overhead ground (earth) wire. The typical construction of OPGW used in TasNetworks transmission network is shown in Figure 1 below:. Overhead ground wire composite optical cable (OPGW) should be reliably grounded at the entry portal to prevent the optical cable from being broken by induced voltage and interrupted when a short circuit occurs in the line. The grounding method of the. Optical ground wire provides a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for power transmission and communication. - SCOPE This document covers all the activities usually performed by PRYSMIAN for on-site installation of OPGW fibre optic cables, including transport, installation, accessory assembly, verification of optical. OPGW is primarily used by the electric utility industry, placed in the secure topmost position of the transmission line where it “shields” the all-important conductors from lightning while providing a telecommunications path for internal as well as third party communications.