BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 4645-001:2010 Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring, self-locking 1,25 mm diameter ferrule with removable alignment sleeve holder Part 001: Technical specification ICS 49.060; 49.090 `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 4645-001:2010 The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee ACE/6, Aerospace avionic electrical and fibre optic technology A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2010 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments © BSI 2010 ISBN 978 580 59243 `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2010 ICS 49.090 English Version Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring, self-locking 1,25 mm diameter ferrule with removable alignment sleeve holder - Part 001: Technical specification Luft- und Raumfahrt - Optische Rundsteckverbinder mit Schraubkupplung, selbstsichernd, Einzel- und Multipin, Ferrulendurchmesser 1,25 mm, demontierbarer Zentrierhülsenhalter - Teil 001: Technische Lieferbedingungen Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs optiques circulaires accouplement par bague filetée, auto-freinante ferrule 1,25 équipés d'un porte sleeve démontable - Partie 001 : Spécificaton technique This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 October 2009 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale Ref No EN 4645-001:2010: E BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Contents Page Foreword Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Description .6 General Receptacle Plug Materials and surface treatment 5.1 5.2 5.3 Design .7 Housings .7 Inserts .8 Removable sleeve holder 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Definition drawings and masses General Mating dimensions of receptacles with male insert Mating dimensions of plugs with female insert 10 Displacement of the optical contact in the female insert 11 Receptacle and plug polarization 12 7.1 7.2 Tests 24 Tests according to EN 2591-100 24 Special tests − Fluid resitance 29 8.1 8.2 8.3 Quality assurance 30 General 30 Qualification 30 Maintenance of qualification 34 9.1 9.2 Designation and marking 35 Connectors (receptacle or plug) 35 Optical contact 36 `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Foreword After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2010 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - This document (EN 4645-001:2010) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN) BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Introduction This family of fibre optic connectors is derived from MIL-DTL-38999 series III and EN 3645-001 It is suitable for use on aerospace onboard applications It provides easy access for optical contact end face cleaning Standards for optical contacts are defined in EN 4639-002 The connectors with shell size 11 and 13 are 100 % scoop proof The optical contacts are capable of accepting single cable sizes up to a maximum of mm outside diameter `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Scope This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for threaded ring coupling circular fibre optic self-locking connectors, fire-resistant or non fire-resistant, intended for use in a temperature range from − 65 °C to 150 °C continuous Normative references `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies ISO 68-1:1998, ISO general purpose screw threads — Basic profile — Part 1: Metric screw threads ISO 261:1998, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — General plan ISO 262:1998, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Selected sizes for screws, bolts and nuts ISO 965-1:1998, ISO general-purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 1: Principles and basic data EN 2591-100*, Aerospace series — Elements of electrical and optical connection — Test methods — Part 100: General EN 3197, Aerospace series — Installation of aircraft electrical and optical interconnection systems1) EN 3645-001, Aerospace series — Connectors, electrical, circular, scoop-proof, triple start threaded coupling, operating temperature 175 °C or 200 °C continuous — Part 001: Technical specification EN 4531-002, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring — Flush contacts — Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements EN 4639-002, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, rectangular, modular, multicontact, 1,25 diameter ferrule, with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 002: List of product standards EN 4639-101, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, rectangular, modular, multicontact, 1,25 diameter ferrule, with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 101: Optical contact for cable EN 4641-100 — Operating temperatures between − 65 °C and 125 °C — Product standard EN 4639-102, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, rectangular, modular, multicontact, 1,25 diameter ferrule, with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 102: Optical contact for cable EN 4641-102 — Operating temperatures between − 55 °C and 100 °C — Product standard EN 4645-003, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring, self-locking 1,25 mm diameter ferrule with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 003: Square flange receptacle — Product standard * And all parts quoted in this standard 1) Published as ASD Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) EN 4645-004, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring, self-locking 1,25 mm diameter ferrule with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 004: Jam nut receptacle — Product standard EN 4645-005, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring, self-locking 1,25 mm diameter ferrule with removable alignment sleeve holder — Part 005: Plug — Product standard EN 9133, Aerospace series — Quality management systems — Qualification procedure for aerospace standard parts MIL-DTL-38999, Connector, electrical circular, miniature, high density quick disconnect (bayonet, threaded and breech coupling), environment resistant, removable crimp and hermetic solder contacts, general specification for2) MIL-STD-1373, Screw thread, modified, 60°, stub, double2) Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 2591-100 apply 4.1 Description General This document describe optical connector arrangements for plug and receptacle housings Plug and receptacle housings conform to EN 3645-001 standard The connectors use rear removable optical contacts with a ferrule diameter of 1,25 mm The receptacles connector with male arrangement as specified EN 4645-003 and EN 4645-004 The plug connector with female arrangement as specified EN 4645-005 The female arrangement is equipped of a removable alignment sleeve holder as specified EN 4645-005 The sleeve holder is delivered with the female arrangement It is considered as a part of the female arrangement (specific design per manufacturer) The sleeve holder can be supplied separately only for repair purpose The connectors are polarized by means of keyways and keys; polarization is obtained before the male contacts enter the insert of the female contacts and before the coupling ring is engaged The position of the keying arrangement is given in EN 3645-001 The visual check of coupling is obtained by masking of a red coloured band on the receptacle 4.2 Receptacle The receptacle may be attached by: 2) Published by: Department of Defense (DoD), the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301, USA `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) square flange; jam nut The receptacle contains five keyways in which the keys of the plug engage The main keyway is fixed and is wider than the others Polarization is ensured by the different positions which the secondary keyways may take The position of the insert is fixed relative to the main keyway 4.3 Plug The plug contains five keys which engage in the keyways of the receptacle The main key is wider than the others Polarization is ensured by the different positions which the secondary keys may take The position of the insert is fixed relative to the main key The coupling ring permanently fitted on the plug enables the connectors to be coupled and uncoupled The mating torque shall be lower than the unmating torque The internal thread of the coupling ring may be treated with a suitable lubricant compatible with the performance required in this standard 4.4 Materials and surface treatment 4.4.1 General When dissimilar metals are in close contact, adequate protection against corrosion shall be used for the electromotive force of the cell not to exceed 0,25 V (see EN 3197) 4.4.2 Housings The material of the connector housings and fittings shall be of suitable material protected against corrosion by passivation, nickel or cadmium plating (see EN 3197) as specified in the product standard 4.4.3 Optical contacts and alignment sleeves The material of the optical contacts and alignment sleeves shall be of suitable materials as specified in the product standard The optical contacts in both plug and receptacle are sprung-loaded The spring force is defined in the product standard 4.4.4 Metallic or non-metallic materials The materials used for insert, seals and grommets shall have hardness and mechanical characteristics consistent with the required use The material used for guiding pins shall have hardness and mechanical characteristics consistent with the required use 5.1 Design Housings The connector housings shall be in one unit They contain teeth at the rear over the entire periphery and shall accommodate the cable outlets and other fittings The receptacle shall be fitted with a seal for sealing the coupled housings `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) The jam nut receptacle housing shall contain an O-ring seal (panel seal) The lock nut shall be provided with wire locking holes Threads shall conform to standards ISO/R 68:1973, ISO/R 261:1973, ISO/R 262:1973 and ISO/R 965:1973, except for the triple start threads, which shall conform to standard MIL-STD-1373 The coupling ring shall be designed so that the optical contacts engage when it is screwed clockwise and disengage when it is unscrewed counter clockwise The coupling ring shall be designed to provide a hand grip profile Full locking of the connectors shall occur at approximately 360° On completion of tightening of the coupling ring, mechanical contact shall exist between the receptacle and plug shells Masking of a red colour band on the receptacle shall show that the connectors are correctly mated The front face of the plug shell shall seal when fully mated with the receptacle connector 5.2 Inserts The insert carrying the optical contacts shall be in hard material and have a cross section and radii such that no cracks, flaking or breaks can occur in normal operation The insert for contacts shall be non-removable; it shall be mechanically held in the housing Sealing shall be provided between the housing and insert The mechanical contacts retention system shall be integrated in the hard insert The design shall permit individual installation of the contacts without removal of the connector Fitting and removal of the contacts shall be from the rear For ease of operation, tools as per MIL-I-81969/1-03 standard (P/N for size 16) may be used Contact position identification shall be permanent and contrasted on the rear and the front face of the insert or grommet The female insert (mounted into the plug connector), including the sleeve holder, shall incorporate two alignment pins for multiway connectors The male insert (mounted into the receptacle connector) shall incorporate two alignment holes for multiway connectors 5.3 Removable sleeve holder The removable sleeve holder shall be assembled onto the plug connector 6.1 Definition drawings and masses General The general dimensions and the masses of receptacles, plugs and protective covers are given in the product standards 6.2 Mating dimensions of receptacles with male insert The mating dimensions of receptacles with the male insert are shown in Figure for shell sizes 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25 and in Table Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Tests 7.1 Tests according to EN 2591-100 The tests of EN 2591-100, applicable in the context of this standard as well as the details necessary for implementing them and for inspecting connector characteristics, are given in Table Table Designation of the test Details 6101 Visual examination No loosening of parts, cracks, excessive wear, or detached parts Optical face undamaged and free from contamination when examined at 100 × magnification minimum 101 Visual examination Applicable to protective caps only According to Clause and Product Standard 102 Examination of dimensions and mass NOTE In the case of a Qualified Inspection System, the parts unrelated to a Production Batch may be used 6301 302 Endurance at temperature For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Climatic sequence For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Duration: five cycles 6303 Cold/low pressure and damp heat Minimum temperature: refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Damp heat steady state For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 6305 Rapid change of temperature For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 6306 Mould growth Not applicable 6307 Salt mist For duration refer to EN 4645-002 and Product Standard for the component and cable under test 304 continued 24 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - EN 2591- BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) EN 2591- Designation of the test Details Connector mated and positioned such that rear of free plug faces into the wind direction 308 Sand and dust Wind velocity in duct: (3,5 ± 0,5) m/s Number of cycles: 309 310 311 Dry heat For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Cold For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Low air pressure For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Test performed on non-hermetic connectors 312 313 6314 Air leakage Method B – Differential pressure: 100 kPa –6 Maximum leakage: 16 × 10 m /h For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Driving rain (artificial) Three specimens shall be tested: one mated pair, one receptacle and one plug fitted with protective cover Immersion at low air pressure Pressure kPa 6315 6316 Fluid resistance See Table for fluids, number of cycles, temperature and time of immersion, and temperature of third phase Ozone resistance For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - No dripping of material such as to ignite flammable tissue 6317 Flammability 6318 Fire resistance Not applicable 319 Gastightness of solderless wrapped connections Not applicable Burning and afterglow to extinguish within 60 s continued Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 25 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) EN 2591- Designation of the test Details For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 320 Simulated solar radiation at ground level 6321 Damp heat, cyclic test 6323 Thermal shock (Hermetically sealed devices) Not applicable 6324 Interfacial sealing Not applicable 6325 Ice resistance Not applicable 6401 Acceleration steady state 6402 Shock 6403 Vibrations 6404 Transverse load Connector mated, two cycles Method A Connectors mated with cable fitted and secured (250 ± 5) mm from the connector Severity: 20 g in each direction of each of three axes Method A, severity 300 Method B, Figure 3, Table 2, Level J Two axes (X and Y), h/axe Housing size Torque N.m 11 33,9 13 45,2 15 56,5 17 67,8 19 79,1 21 90,4 23 101,7 25 113,0 Force is applied to the end of the plug or the adapter in a plane perpendicular to the connector axis 6405 For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Axial load continued 26 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) EN 2591- Designation of the test Details 6406 Mechanical endurance For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 407 Durability of contact retention system and seals For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 408 Mating and unmating forces Method A Housing size Coupling torque N.m max 11 1,4 13 1,8 15 2,3 17 2,7 19 3,2 21 3,6 23 4,1 25 4,6 Uncoupling torque N.m 0,2 0,3 0,6 These values are increased by 50 % at − 25 °C and by 25 % after test EN 2591-308 409 Contact retention in insert 68 N 410 Insert retention in housing (axial) Connector not fitted with contacts Mechanical pressure applied: of 0,7 N/mm with a minimum force of 112 N continued `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 27 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) EN 2591411 Designation of the test Details Insert retention in housing (torsional) Housing size Torque N.m 11 1,1 13 1,4 15 1,6 17 1,8 19 2,0 21 2,3 23 2,5 25 2,7 426 Contact retention system effectiveness The contact shall not become dislodged from its normal position – The cavities subjected to this test shall be excluded from further testing 6414 Unmating of lanyard release optical connection elements Not applicable 6415 Test probe damage Not applicable 506 Use of tools — 601 Insertion loss For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 602 Variation of attenuation and optical discontinuity For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 603 Change of power distribution Not applicable Cleaning capability of optical face For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Return loss For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 604 605 continued 28 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (concluded) EN 2591- Details Immunity to ambient light coupling For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 608 Nuclear radiation For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 609 Effectiveness of cable attachment – Cable cyclic flexing Applicable 610 Effectiveness of cable attachment – Cable pulling For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 611 Effectiveness of cable attachment – Cable torsion Applicable 612 Effectiveness of cable attachment – Cable compression Applicable 613 Impact test For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test 614 Connector radial compression 607 `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - 615 617 7.2 Designation of the test Load: 500 N Duration: 15 s Contact holding at temperature For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Connection integrity at temperature For performance and test method requirements refer to the applicable Product Standard for the component and cable under test Special tests − Fluid resitance One connector pair per fluid Each mated connector is immersed in the fluid for the duration described here after and drained before oven cure See Table Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 29 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table — Resistance to fluids Fluid Immersion Category References See EN 3909 Duration Temp °C Temp °C Number of cycles Fuel 25 85 Mineral hydraulic Fluid 15 85 100 Synthetic hydraulic Fluid 15 85 100 Mineral lubricant 15 120 125 Synthetic lubricant 15 150 125 13 15 25 25 11 De-icing fluid 15 15 50 100 Extinguishing fluid 17 15 − 15 25 Cooling fluid 19 15 50 25 Cleaning products Drying Quality assurance 8.1 General Quality assurance shall conform to EN 9133 8.2 Qualification 8.2.1 General Qualification of a model (see EN 4531-002) is obtained: either when the specimens of this model as defined in 8.2.2 have satisfied the applicable tests in groups to 6; or by extension of qualification: qualification of a model very similar to a model already qualified, may be obtained by performing a small number of additional tests or by analogy by structural similarity 8.2.2 Sampling and definition of specimens If more than one fibre/cable arrangement is being tested, there shall equal quantities for each group, see Table 30 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table 8.2.3 Number of complete specimens (receptacle, plug and protective caps) as applicable All specimens pairs One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One pair of each shell size with three complete specimens minimum One complete specimen for each test fluid `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Test group No Preparation of specimens All specimens shall be terminated, using minimum m length of cable, i.e each half of a connector shall have a m minimum length of cable attached 8.2.4 Programme of qualification tests The qualification approval tests are defined in Table and shall be carried out in the sequence specified in Table Table Designation of the test EN 2591- Remarks Group (except for groups and 7) Examination of dimensions and mass 102 Conformance to Clause and product standard Mating and unmating forces 408 Overtightening not required Insertion loss 601 — Durability of contact retention system and seals (maintenance ageing) 407 — Rapid change of temperature 6305 Group Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Variation of insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Mechanical endurance 6406 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 continued Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 31 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) Designation of the test EN 2591- Remarks Group (continued) Variation of insertion loss Immersion at low air pressure 6314 Return Loss 605 Reflectometer method Contact retention in insert 409 — Contact insertion force 412 — Insert retention in housing 410 — Visual examination 6101 — Durability of contact retention system and seals (maintenance ageing) 407 — Damp heat – Steady state 404 Visual examination Group Variation of insertion loss Visual examination Optical discontinuity according to EN 2591-602 Vibration – Random 6403 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Optical discontinuity according to EN 2591-602 Shock 6402 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Salt mist 6307 Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Contact insertion force 412 — Visual examination 6101 — Group Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Rapid temperature change 6305 Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Temperature endurance 6301 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Contact retention system effectiveness 426 — Mating and unmating forces 408 Overtightening not required Visual examination 6101 — continued `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - 32 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) Table (continued) Designation of the test EN 2591- Remarks Group Examination of dimensions and mass 102 Conformance to Clause and product standard Flammability 6317 Destructure test can be performed as a stand alone test Visual examination 6101 — 604 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Group Cleaning capability of optical face Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Transverse load 6404 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Impact test 613 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Connector radial compression 614 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Visual examination 6101 — Visual examination 6101 — Cold/low pressure and damp heat 6303 Group Damp heat, cyclic test 6321 Variation of insertion loss Visual examination Variation of insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Insertion loss according to EN 2591-601 Sand and dust 308 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408, Method A Visual examination according to EN 2591-6101 Use of tools 506 — Effectiveness of cable attachment Cable pulling 610 — Visual examination 6101 — Fluid resistance 6315 Coupling and uncoupling torque according to EN 2591-408 Visual examination 6101 — Group `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 33 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) 8.2.5 Numbers of active channels The number of active channels for measurement purposes is given in Table Table Shell size Number of active channels for measurement 11 — 13 — 15 Minimum Remaining cavities to be populated with dummy contacts 17 Minimum Remaining cavities to be populated with dummy contacts 19 Minimum Remaining cavities to be populated with dummy contacts 21 Minimum Remaining cavities to be populated with dummy contacts 25 10 Minimum Remaining cavities to be populated with dummy contacts 8.3 Remarks Maintenance of qualification 8.3.1 Tests The following tests shall be carried out every 36 months (or manufacturing interval, if longer) on specimens taken at random `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - The manufacturer shall submit, to the mandated body, a table of tests which shall be carried out in accordance with Table 10 8.3.2 Sampling distribution All models shall be divided between the two groups of Table 10 Table 10 Designation of the test EN 2591- Group Visual examination 6101 Examination of dimensions and mass 102 Insertion loss 601 Mating and unmating forces Mechanical endurance 408 6406 Humid head cyclic test 321 Group Visual examination Examination of dimensions and mass 6101 102 Endurance at temperature 6301 Mating and unmating forces 408 Visual examination 6101 34 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) 8.3.3 Acceptance This inspection shall be done systematically on all production prior to delivery: Test EN 2591-6101 "Visual examination" 8.3.4 Quality control Inspections which are intended to maintain the required quality level are in their entirety the responsibility of the manufacturer, ranging from materials through delivery of the product The quality department of the manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate, at any given time, that the product complies with the manufacturing documentation and with the product standard concerned There shall be a monitoring system in place for the various inspection phases This shall be evidenced by documents being kept available by the manufacturer for a period of five years and, if required submitted to the national supervising inspectorate on request 9.1 Designation and marking Connectors (receptacle or plug) EXAMPLE Description block Identity block CONNECTOR, OPTICAL EN3645-XXXXXXXX Number of the basic standard Plug/receptacle (see EN 4645-002) Shell size (see Table 4) Contact Layout (see Table 4) Sleeve material (see EN 4645-002) `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Environmental class (see EN-4645-002) Polarization (see EN 4645-002) Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 35 Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 EN 4645-001:2010 (E) 9.2 Optical contact See product standard EN 4639-101 and EN 4639-102 EXAMPLE Description block FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT Identity block EN4639-10XXXX Number of the basic standard Contact type (see EN 4639-002) `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Cable and fibre designation (see EN 4639-002) 36 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 `,,```,,,,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI - Uncontrolled Copy No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS This page has been intentionally left blank Not for Resale BS EN 4645-001:2010 BSI - 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