Foreword
SECTION ONE - GENERAL
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Related documents
1.3 Definitions
SECTION TWO - REQUIREMENTS
2 Requirements
2.1 Classification
2.1.1 Type
2.1.2 Style
2.1.3 Variant
2.1.4 Climatic category
2.1.5 Assessment level
2.2 Minimum mandatory test sequence
2.3 Documentation
2.3.1 Symbols
2.3.2 Specification system
Blank detail specifications
Detail specifications
2.3.3 Drawings
Projection system
Dimensional system
Intermountability
2.3.4 Measurements
Measurement method
Reference components
Gauges
2.3.5 Test data sheets
2.3.6 Instructions for use
2.4 Design and construction
2.4.1 Materials
2.4.2 Workmanship
2.5 Quality
2.6 Performance requirements
2.7 Identification and marking
2.7.1 Variant identification number
2.7.2 Component marking
2.7.3 Package marking
2.8 Packaging
2.9 Ordering information
SECTION THREE - QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
3 Quality assessment procedures
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture
3.2 Structural similarity
3.3 Qualification approval procedures
3.3.1 Fixed sample procedure
3.3.2 Lot-by-lot and periodic procedure
3.3.3 Sample size
3.3.4 Preparation of specimens
3.3.5 Qualification testing
3.3.6 Qualification failures
3.3.7 Maintenance of qualification approval
3.3.8 Qualification report
3.4 Quality conformance inspection
3.4.1 Lot-by-lot inspection
Formation of inspection lots
Rejected lots
3.4.2 Periodic inspection
Sample size
Preparation of specimens
Periodic inspection
Periodic inspection failures
Periodic inspection report
3.5 Certified records of released lots
3.6 Delayed deliveries
3.7 Delivery release before completion of group B4
tests
3.8 Alternative test methods
3.9 Unchecked parameters
SECTION FOUR - MEASUREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL TEST
PROCEDURES
4 Measurement and environmental test procedures
4.1 Standard condition
4.2 Specimen
4.3 Cleaning of optical surfaces
4.4 Optical measurement conditions
4.5 Measurement procedures
4.5.1 Visual inspection
4.5.2 Dimensions and mass
4.5.3 Examination of product
4.5.4 Flammability
4.5.5 Insertion loss
4.5.6 Return loss
4.5.7 Wavelength dependence measurement
4.5.8 Polarization dependence of the transfer matrix
4.5.9 Change in transmitted optical power
4.5.10 Maximum input power
4.6 Environmental test procedures
4.6.1 Vibration
4.6.2 Effectiveness of fibre or ferrule retention
4.6.3 Static load
4.6.4 Pulling
4.6.5 Torsion
4.6.6 Strength of coupling mechanism
4.6.7 Bending moment
4.6.8 Bump
4.6.9 Shock
4.6.10 Crush resistance
4.6.11 Axial compression
4.6.12 Impact
4.6.13 Acceleration
4.6.14 Drop
4.6.15 Coupling proof torque
4.6.16 Mould growth
4.6.17 Cold
4.6.18 Dry heat
4.6.19 Damp heat (steady state)
4.6.20 Climatic sequence
4.6.21 Condensation
4.6.22 Change of temperature
4.6.23 Sealing (sealed branching devices)
4.6.24 Sealing (water immersion)
4.6.25 Sealing (hermetic)
4.6.26 Salt mist
4.6.27 Dust
4.6.28 Industrial atmosphere (sulphur dioxide)
4.6.29 Low air pressure
4.6.30 Solar radiation
4.6.31 Nuclear radiation
4.6.32 Mechanical endurance
4.6.33 High temperature endurance
4.6.34 Resistance to solvents and contaminating fluids
4.6.35 Cable Nutation
Annex A (Informative) Examples of fibre optic branching
device types
Annex B (Informative) Size measurements
Annex C (Informative) Summary of definitions from IEC Publications