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  • BS EN 50411-2-8:2009

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    Fibre organisers and closures to be used in optical fibre communication systems. Product specifications Microduct connectors, for air blown optical fibres, Type 1

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2009

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
       1.1 Product identification
       1.2 Operating environment
       1.3 Reliability
       1.4 Quality assurance
       1.5 Safety labelling - Warning: need for an 'over
             pressure device' in sealed closures
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions and abbreviations
       3.1 Definitions
       3.2 Abbreviations
    4 Description
       4.1 Microduct connector housing
       4.2 Burst pressure
       4.3 Microduct seals
       4.4 Materials
       4.5 Marking
    5 Variants
    6 Dimensional requirements
       6.1 Dimensions diagram
       6.2 'Straight' connectors - Equal microduct
       6.3 'Straight bulkhead' connectors - Equal microduct
       6.4 'ID reducer/enlarger stem' connectors
       6.5 'ID reducer/enlarger' connectors
       6.6 'OD reducer/enlarger stem' connectors
       6.7 'OD reducer/enlarger' connectors
       6.8 'ID and OD reducer/enlarger stem' connectors
       6.9 'ID and OD reducer/enlarger' connectors
       6.10 'Close Down' connectors
       6.11 'Liquid Block' connector
       6.12 'Liquid Block with barb end' connectors
       6.13 'End Stop' connectors
    7 Tests
       7.1 Sample size
       7.2 Test sample preparation
       7.3 Test and measurement methods
       7.4 Test sequence
       7.5 Pass/fail criteria
    8 Test report
    9 Performance requirements
       9.1 Bend radius
       9.2 Dimensional and marking requirements
       9.3 Sealing, optical and appearance performance criteria
       9.4 Mechanical sealing performance requirements
       9.5 Environmental sealing performance requirements
    Annex A (informative) - Sample size and product sourcing
             requirements
    Annex B (informative) - Air blown fibre microduct - Mean
             outside diameter range
    Annex C (normative) - Test method - High pressure resistance
             - Safety
    Annex D (normative) - Test method - Installation
    Annex E (normative) - Test method - Insertion force
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Covers the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements of a fully installed blown fibre 'microduct' connector in order for it to be categorized as an EN standard product.

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    Committee GEL/86/2
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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