BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 BSI British Standards Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components — Basic test and measurement procedures — Part 2-2: Tests — Mating durability NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW raising standards worldwide™ BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 61300-2-2:2008 It is identical to IEC 61300-2-2:2008 It supersedes BS EN 61300-2-2:2003 which is withdrawn The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee GEL/86, Fibre optics, to Subcommittee GEL/86/2, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components 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 © BSI 2009 ISBN 978 580 59394 ICS 33.180.20 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 30 April 2009 Amendments issued since publication Amd No Date Text affected EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61300-2-2 NORME EUROPÉENNE March 2009 EUROPÄISCHE NORM ICS 33.180.20 Supersedes EN 61300-2-2:2003 English version Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components Basic test and measurement procedures Part 2-2: Tests Mating durability (IEC 61300-2-2:2009) Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibres optiques Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures Partie 2-2: Essais Durabilité de l'accouplement (CEI 61300-2-2:2009) Lichtwellenleiter Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile Grundlegende Prüf- und Messverfahren Teil 2-2: Prüfungen Mechanische Lebensdauer (IEC 61300-2-2:2009) This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2009-02-01 CENELEC 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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC 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 CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung Central Secretariat: avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels © 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members Ref No EN 61300-2-2:2009 E BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 EN 61300-2-2:2008 -2- Foreword The text of document 86B/2772/FDIS, future edition of IEC 61300-2-2, prepared by SC 86B, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC TC 86, Fibre optics, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61300-2-2 on 2009-02-01 This European Standard supersedes EN 61300-2-2:2003 Specific technical changes from EN 61300-2-2:2003 include a mating durability test for a plug-socket configuration, a new measurement condition and a new severity level The following dates were fixed: – latest date by which the EN has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-11-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2010-02-01 Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 61300-2-2:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard without any modification In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated: IEC 61300-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61300-1:2003 (not modified) -3- EN 61300-2-2:2008 Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications 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 NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies Publication Year Title EN/HD Year Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements Visual examination EN 61300-3-1 2005 IEC 61300-3-1 - 1) IEC 61300-3-3 - 1) Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures Part 3-3: Examinations and measurements Active monitoring of changes in attenuation and return loss EN 61300-3-3 200X IEC 61300-3-4 - 1) Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures Part 3-4: Examinations and measurements Attenuation EN 61300-3-4 2001 1) 2) 3) Undated reference Valid edition at date of issue To be ratified 2) 3) 2) BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 –2– CONTENTS Scope .5 Normative references .5 General description Apparatus 5 4.1 Fixturing 4.2 Force applicator 4.3 Measuring equipment Procedure 5.1 5.2 5.3 Initial inspection Cycling Measurements .6 5.3.1 General remark 5.3.2 Measurement condition A 5.3.3 Measurement condition B 5.3.4 Post test examination Severity Details to be specified m o c w x f z Bibliography b w w w Figure – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration Figure – Mating durability test for a plug-socket configuration 网 享 分 准 标 Table – Severity level BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 –5– FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS – BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES – Part 2-2: Tests – Mating durability Scope The purpose of this part of IEC 61300 is to evaluate the effects of a number of successive cycles of engagement and separation of fibre optic connectors or other interconnecting devices on optical performance and mechanical degradation of the component under normal usage conditions 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 IEC 61300-3-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures – Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements – Visual examination IEC 61300-3-3, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures – Part 3-3: Examinations and measurements – Active monitoring of changes in attenuation and return loss IEC 61300-3-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures – Part 3-4: Examinations and measurements – Attenuation General description The devices under test (DUT) are subjected to a number of successive cycles of engagement and separation If more than one coupling mechanism is involved, each cycle of engagement shall be conducted with all other mechanisms properly engaged Apparatus The apparatus shall include the following elements: 4.1 Fixturing The device should be tested under normal conditions of use Where appropriate, suitable clamps, jaws or other means may be used to hold the mating parts of the device in proper alignment during the test 4.2 Force applicator Use a means of applying the force or torque to engage and separate the specimen Unless otherwise stated, the force to engage the device shall be applied manually Where required, a means of applying the engagement force or torque shall be specified BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 –6– 4.3 Measuring equipment Unless otherwise specified, measuring equipment specified in IEC 61300-3-4 shall be connected to the DUT for monitoring the optical performance during the test Procedure 5.1 Initial inspection Complete initial examinations and measurements of the specimen as specified in the relevant specification 5.2 Cycling Unless otherwise specified in the relevant specification, a cycle shall consist of one normal full engagement and separation of the coupling mechanism to be evaluated The minimum time between each engagement shall be s When the specimen involves more than one coupling mechanism, the cycles shall be conducted with all mechanisms properly engaged The mating shall be accomplished according to the manufacturer’s instructions In the case of a plug-adapter-plug configuration, only one plug is subjected to successive engagement and separations cycles, see Figures and m o c w To light source Plug A 网 享 分 准 标 b w w w Adapter x f z To detector Plug B IEC 2303/08 Figure – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration To detector To light source Socket Plug IEC 2304/08 Figure – Mating durability test for a plug-socket configuration 5.3 5.3.1 Measurements General remark The attenuation and/or return loss of the specimen shall be monitored during the test, as described in IEC 61300-3-3, unless otherwise specified in the relevant specification The results shall be within the limit given in the specification Choose one of the measurement conditions below BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 5.3.2 –7– Measurement condition A Measurements are recorded after every mating If the value of attenuation or return loss exceeds the specified limit, the measurement should be recorded The connector may then be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the test resumed The cleaning of the connector shall be recorded The number of cleaning operations shall be limited to 20 (4 % of matings) 5.3.3 Measurement condition B The sample population is divided as equally as possible into three specimen groups Each group is mounted in a holding fixture (e.g adapter panel) at the following distances from the floor: 0,9 m, 1,4 m and 1,8 m For each connector pair, perform an initial cleaning and record baseline optical measurements (e.g attenuation, return loss) For each connector pair, perform optical measurements on th th every 25 mating Clean only the cycled connector prior to every 25 mating Clean both th connectors prior to every 50 mating The following sequence is an example: 0-1 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 … 24-1 24-2 24-3 25-1 25-2 25-3 … 49-1 49-2 49-3 50-1 50-2 50-3 … 74-1 74-2 74-3 75-1 75-2 75-3 … 199-1 199-2 199-3 200-1 200-2 200-3 Cleaning (both sides) Engagement Separation Engagement Separation Engagement Separation Cleaning (cycled plug only) Engagement Measurement Separation Engagement Separation Cleaning (both connectors) Engagement Measurement Separation Engagement Separation Cleaning (cycled plug only) Engagement Measurement Separation Engagement Separation Cleaning (both connectors) Engagement Measurement Separation If, after the specified number of cycles has been reached, and a specimen does not meet the optical criteria after cleaning, then up to two re-cleanings are permitted 5.3.4 Post test examination After the test is complete, visually examine the specimens in accordance with IEC 61300-3-1 Check for BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 –8– – broken or excessively worn parts, – inability to engage or separate properly, – damage or wear to seals, – breakage, chipping or scratching of the interface Severity Select the severity level from Table Table – Severity level Severity level Number of cycles Measurement Condition A 500 Measurement Condition B 200 Details to be specified m o c w The following details, as applicable, shall be specified in the detail specification: • Coupling mechanism to be cycled (if multiple mechanism are involved) • Initial examinations and measurements during test and performance requirements • Value of change of attenuation and return loss allowed during the test • Measurement condition • Severity level • Final examinations and measurements and performance requirements • Deviations from the test procedure • Additional pass/fail criteria 网 享 分 准 标 b w w w x f z BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 61300-2-2 © IEC:2008 –9– Bibliography IEC 61300-1: Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and 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