GR 1095 CORE : ISSUE 2

1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Scope
1.2 Changes from GR-1095-CORE, Issue 1
1.3 Target Audience
1.4 Structure and Use of This Document
1.5 Requirements Terminology
1.6 Requirement Labeling Conventions
1.6.1 Numbering of Requirement and Related Objects
1.6.2 Requirement, Conditional Requirement, and
                  Objective Object Identification
2 General Information
2.1 Types of Multi-Fiber Splices and Splicing
                  Systems
2.1.1 Multi-Fiber Fusion Splicers
2.1.2 Multi-Fiber Mechanical Splice Assemblies
2.2 Applicable Work Conditions
2.3 Manufacturer's Data
2.4 Product Analysis
3 General Requirements and Objectives
3.1 Documentation
3.1.1 Practices
3.1.2 Workcenter Information Package
3.1.3 Safety
3.1.4 Compatibility With Other Systems
3.1.5 Fiber Preparation/Storage
3.1.6 Adhesives
3.2 General Splice Criteria
3.2.1 Fiber Number and Size
3.2.2 Environmental Sealing
3.2.3 Strain Relief
3.2.4 Grip-Type Mechanical Splice
3.2.5 Universal Installation
3.3 Marking, Packaging, and Shipping
3.3.1 Marking
3.3.2 Package Label
3.3.3 Packaging and Shipping
4 Features, Functions, Performance Criteria
4.1.1 Portability
4.1.2 Carrying Case
4.1.3 Surface Finish And Markings
4.1.4 Display and Controls
4.1.4.1 General Display Criteria
4.1.4.2 State of Charge Indicator
4.1.4.3 General Controls Criteria
4.1.5 Fiber Contacting Devices
4.1.6 Features
4.1.6.1 Support Equipment
4.1.6.2 Proof-testing (Tensile Testing) Capability
4.1.6.3 Heat Shrink Oven Adjustment
4.1.6.4 Fiber Alignment
4.1.6.5 Settings and Adjustments
4.1.6.6 Splice Loss Estimation System
4.1.6.7 Detection of Fiber Misalignment, Dust,
                  Excessive Cleave Angle
4.1.6.8 Electrode Life
4.1.6.9 Maximizing Yield by Preventative Maintenance
4.1.6.10 Safe Splicing in Manholes, Basements, Vaults
4.1.7 Product Information
4.2 Fiber Ribbonizing
4.2.1 Ribbonizing Tool, General Requirements
4.2.2 Ribbon Geometry
4.3 Splice Optical Criteria
4.3.1 Mean Splice Loss
4.3.1.1 Passive Alignment Splices and Splicing
                  Equipment
4.3.1.2 Active Alignment Splices and Splicing
                  Equipment
4.3.2 Splice Yield
4.3.2.1 Passive Alignment Splices and Splicing
                  Equipment
4.3.2.2 Active Alignment Splices and Splicing
                  Equipment
4.3.3 Criteria for Loss Within a Splice Module
4.3.4 Splice Reflectance Criteria
4.3.5 Sensitivity to Fiber Geometry
4.3.5.1 Diameter Mismatch
4.3.5.2 Core/Cladding Concentricity Error
4.4 Fusion Splice Strength Criteria
4.5 Equipment: Mechanical and Storage
                  Environments Criteria
4.5.1 Initial Operation
4.5.2 Cleave Angle Tolerance
4.5.3 Shock
4.5.4 Vibration, Transportation
4.5.5 Storage Environment
4.6 Equipment: Electrical Requirements
4.6.1 AC-Powered Equipment
4.6.2 Battery Unit
4.6.3 Battery Operation
4.6.3.1 Battery Life (Splice Modules Made with
                  One Charge)
4.6.3.2 Time-out and Interlock
4.6.3.3 State of Battery Charge
4.6.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility
4.7 Materials and Consumables Criteria
4.7.1 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)
                  Mismatch
4.7.2 Toxicity
4.7.3 Fungus Resistance
4.7.4 Shelf Life
4.7.5 Index Matching Material
4.8 Fiber Splicing - Installation Conditions
4.8.1 Low Temperature Installation Criteria
4.8.2 High Temperature and High Humidity
                  Installation Criteria
4.8.3 High Temperature, Low Humidity Installation
                  Criteria
4.8.4 High Altitude
4.8.5 Electrode Wear
4.8.6 Vibration During Operation
4.9 Mechanical Splice Environmental Life Test
                  Criteria
4.9.1 Splice Strength
4.9.2 Temperature Cycling
4.9.3 Humidity/Condensation Cycling
4.9.4 Effect of Immersion on Splice Performance
4.9.5 Vibration Splice Loss
4.9.6 Strength After Environmental Degradation
5 Performance Verification And Test Procedures
5.1 General Information
5.1.1 Selection of Optical Fiber
5.1.1.1 Fiber Type
5.1.1.2 Fiber Coating, Buffer, Ribbon
5.1.1.3 Fiber Geometry
5.1.2 Selecting the Test Product
5.1.3 Instructions and Training
5.1.4 Test Methods
5.1.4.1 Transmission Measurement Facility
5.1.4.1.1 Description of Test Facility
5.1.4.1.2 Splice Loss
5.1.4.1.3 Reflectance
5.1.4.1.4 Facility Requirements
5.1.4.2 Backscatter Measurement Facility
5.1.4.2.1 Description of Test Facility
5.1.4.2.2 Splice Loss
5.1.4.2.3 Splice Reflectance Measurements
5.1.5 Measurement Error
5.1.6 Mechanical Splice and Consumables Conditioning
5.2 Product Analysis Procedures
5.2.1 Splicing Test Series A: As-Received, Storage,
                  Handling
5.2.1.1 Initial Operation, Series A.1
5.2.1.2 Sensitivity to Fiber Geometry, Series A.2
5.2.1.3 Cleave Angle Tolerance Series, A.3
5.2.1.4 Shock Series, A.4
5.2.1.5 Vibration, Transportation Series, A.5
5.2.1.6 Storage Environments, Series, A.6
5.2.2 Splicing Test Series B - Installation and
                  Assembly Conditions
5.2.2.1 Low Temperature, Series B.1
5.2.2.2 High Temperature and High Humidity, Series B.2
5.2.2.3 Condensing, Series B.3
5.2.2.4 High Temperature and Low Humidity, Series B.4
5.2.2.5 High Altitude, Series B.5
5.2.2.6 Electrode Wear, Erosion, and Deposits, Series B.6
5.2.2.7 Operational Vibration Test, Series B.7
5.2.3 Splicing Test Series C, Environmental Life
                  Testing
5.2.3.1 Initial Assembly and Splice Strength, Series C.1
5.2.3.2 Temperature Cycling, Series C.2
5.2.3.3 Humidity/Condensation Cycling, Series C.3
5.2.3.4 Fluid Immersion, C.4
5.2.3.4.1 Bulk Material
5.2.3.4.2 Completed Splices
5.2.3.5 Splice Vibration Test, Series C.5
5.2.3.6 Temperature Cycling, Series C.6
5.2.3.7 Environmental Degradation, Series C.7
5.2.3.8 Environmental Degradation, Series C.8
5.3 Splicing Equipment - Battery Tests
5.3.1 Battery Life (Without Heat-Shrink)
5.3.2 Battery Life (With Heat-Shrink)
5.4 Fiber Splice Performance Parameters
5.4.1 Mean Splice Loss
5.4.2 Splice Yield
5.4.3 Reflectance
5.4.4 Splice Strength
Requirement - Object List
References
References Bellcore Documents
References External Sources
Glossary
Requirement - Object Index

Contains Telcordia's view of proposed generic technical requirements for analyzing multi-fiber splicing systems. It includes the requirements, desired features, characteristics, and objectives for multi-fiber mechanical and multi-fiber fusion splicing systems and the recommended test method for comparing the product against the stated requirements.