ASTM F1699-96(2008)

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Designation:F1699 −96(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Classification for
Passive Fiber Optic Seals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1699; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.3 passive, adj—receiving or being subjected to an action
without responding or initiating an action in return.
1.1 This classification covers a specific category of com-
3.1.4 seal, n—a passive, one-time locking device used to
mercially available passive seals.
detect tampering or entry, afford limited resistance to entry, or
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
provide a combination of both functional aspects.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Seals require inspection to indicate
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
whether tampering has occurred or entry has been attempted.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.5 tamper-indicating device (TID), n—a mechanical de-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
vice whose physical change in state is an obvious indication of
2. Referenced Documents
tamper.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Significance and Use
F832 Classification for Security Seals
F946 Guide for Establishing Security Seal Control and
4.1 This classification is intended to provide information on
Accountability Procedures currently available commercial seals as a guide in their
selection for specific applications. This classification is not
3. Terminology
intended to inhibit the innovation or development of new types
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: of seals.
3.1.1 body, n—the mechanical mechanism that secures the
5. Basis of Classification
fiber optic loop and facilitates inspection of the seal.
5.1 Passive fiber optic seals in this classification are classi-
3.1.2 fiber optic, n—a fiber optic cable that is threaded
through mechanical fixtures on the item being sealed. fied by their configuration, passive operation, and the materials
from which they are made.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The fiber optics can be either a plastic
or glass inner core with a fire-resistant poly(vinyl chloride)
6. Types of Seals
(PVC) protective coating.
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