GR 1380 CORE : ISSUE 1

Preface
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and Scope
1.2 Organization
1.3 Criteria Conventions
2 General Information
2.1 Product Description
2.2 Product Applications
2.3 Manufacturer's Data
2.4 Product Analysis
2.5 Safety
3 General Requirements and Objectives
3.1 Documentation
3.1.1 Practices
3.1.2 Workcenter Information Package
3.1.3 Compatibility With Other Systems
3.1.4 Fiber Preparation/Storage
3.1.5 Curing
3.2 Protector, General Requirements
3.2.1 Protector Identification
3.2.2 Loose Parts
3.2.3 Interface with Optical Fibers
3.2.4 Environmental Sealing
3.2.5 Fiber Damage
3.2.6 Universal Installation
3.2.7 Heat-Shrink and Clam-Shell Protectors
3.2.8 Number of Splice Joints
3.3 Marking, Packaging, and Shipping
3.3.1 Marking, Protector
3.3.2 Marking, Tools/Equipment
3.3.3 Package Label
3.3.4 Packaging and Shipping
4 Equipment, Materials, and Consumables
4.1 Equipment: General Requirements and Objectives
4.1.1 Portability
4.1.2 Carrying Case
4.1.3 Surface Finish And Markings
4.1.4 Display and Controls Features
4.1.5 Fiber Contacting Devices
4.1.6 Product Information
4.2 Equipment: Mechanical and Storage Environments
               Criteria
4.2.1 Initial Operation
4.2.2 Shock
4.2.3 Vibration, Transportation
4.2.4 Storage Environment
4.3 Equipment: Electrical Requirements
4.3.1 National Laboratory Listing
4.3.2 Battery Unit
4.3.3 Battery Operation
4.3.4 Electrostatic Discharge
4.3.5 Lightning Surges on AC Power Ports
4.3.6 Electrical Safety
4.4 Materials and Consumables: Requirements and
               Objectives
4.4.1 Compatibility
4.4.2 Toxicity
4.4.3 Fungus Resistance
4.4.4 Shelf Life
5 Protector Performance Criteria
5.1 General Requirements & Objectives
5.1.1 Fiber Retention
5.1.2 Strength Member
5.2 Installation Conditions
5.2.1 Low Temperature
5.2.2 High Temperature, Low Humidity
5.2.3 High Temperature, High Humidity
5.3 Life Test Criteria
5.3.1 In-Service Aging
5.3.2 Water Immersion
5.3.3 In-Service Aging and Water Immersion
5.3.4 Bleach Immersion
5.3.5 Gasoline Immersion
5.3.6 Temperature Cycling
6 Test Procedures
6.1 General Information
6.1.1 Selection of Optical Fiber
6.1.2 Selecting the Test Product
6.1.3 Instructions and Training
6.1.4 Mechanical Assemblies and Consumables
               Storage Aging
6.2 Product Testing Procedures
6.2.1 Test Sample Preparation Procedure
6.2.2 Test Series A
6.2.3 Test Series B
6.2.4 Test Series C
6.2.5 Test Environments
6.3 Mechanical, Electrical, and Environmental
               Storage Tests
6.3.1 Initial Operation
6.3.2 Shock
6.3.3 Vibration, Transportation
6.3.4 Storage Environment
6.3.5 Battery Life
6.4 Installation Conditions Tests
6.4.1 Low Temperature
6.4.2 High Temperature, Low Humidity
6.4.3 High Temperature, High Humidity
6.5 Environmental Life Testing
6.5.1 Fiber Retention Test
6.5.2 Strength Member
6.5.3 In-Service Aging
6.5.4 Water Immersion
6.5.5 In Service Aging and Water Immersion
6.5.6 Bleach Immersion
6.5.7 Gasoline Immersion
6.5.8 Temperature Cycling
References
               Bellcore Documents
               External Sources
TABLES
Table 6-1: Storage Aging for Mechanical Assemblies and
               Materials
Table 6-2: Test Series A
Table 6-3: Test Series B
Table 6-4: Test Environments

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