GR 1435 CORE : ISSUE 2

List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
1 Introduction
1.1 Requirements Terminology
1.2 Requirement Labeling Conventions
1.2.1 Numbering of Requirement and Related Objects
1.2.2 Requirement, Conditional Requirement, and
              Objective Object Identification
1.2.3 Organization
2 General Information
2.1 Description
2.2 Product Applications
2.3 Scope
2.4 Damage During Testing
2.5 Manufacturer-Provided Data
3 General Information
3.1 Documentation
3.2 Packaging and Shipping
3.3 Design Features
3.3.1 Number of Joints
3.3.2 Plug/Coupling Key
3.3.3 Materials
3.3.4 Fiber and Cable
3.3.5 Index Matching Material
3.4 Cleanability
3.5 Intermatability
3.6 Product Marking and Packaging
3.7 Safety
4 Performance Criteria
4.1 Service Life Tests
4.1.1 New Product
4.1.2 Fiber Joints to be Measured
4.1.3 Thermal Aging Test
4.1.4 Humidity Test
4.1.5 Thermal Cycle Test
4.1.6 Vibration Tests
4.1.7 Tension Test
4.1.8 Impact Test
4.1.9 Durability Tests
4.1.10 End of Service Life
4.2 Dust Test
5 Performance Testing
5.1 Product Sample
5.2 Connector Assemblies
5.3 Test Facilities
5.4 Cleaning Procedures
5.4.1 Bellcore Standard Cleaning Procedure
5.4.2 Supplier's Recommended Cleaning Procedure
5.5 Connector Cleaning Schedule
5.6 Test Procedures, Service Life Tests
5.6.1 Pretest Measurements
5.6.2 Thermal Aging, Humidity, and Temperature Cycling
              Tests
5.6.2.1 Tolerances
5.6.2.2 Measurement Intervals
5.6.2.3 Temperature Cycling Profile
5.6.3 Vibration Test
5.6.4 Tension Tests
5.6.4.1 Test Procedure for Media Type I
5.6.4.2 Test Procedures for Media Type II
5.6.4.3 Test Procedures for Media Type III
5.6.5 Impact Test
5.6.6 Durability Test
5.6.7 End of Service Life Performance Measurement
5.6.8 Inspection for Damage
5.7 Test Procedures, Dust Test
5.7.1 Dust Test Cleaning Procedure
References
Glossary
Requirement - Object Index

Presents generic requirements and characteristics required of singlemode multi-fiber optical connectors used for joining singlemode optical fibers.