EN 2591-6403:2001
(Main)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - Vibrations
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - Vibrations
This standard specifies a method of determining the ability of optical connection elements (including permanent connections) and fibre optic couplers to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal, random or simulated gunfire vibrations.
It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 6403: Optische Verbindungselemente - Schwingungen
Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zum Nachweis der Widerstandsfähigkeit von optischen Verbindungselementen (einschließlich dauerhaften Verbindungen) und LWL-Kopplern gegenüber sinus- oder rauschförmigen Schwin-gungen oder Schwingungen beim simulierten Abfeuern von Bordwaffen mit vorgegebenem Schärfegrad fest.
Sie ist in Verbindung mit EN 2591-100 anzuwenden.
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 6403 : Organes optiques - Vibrations
La présente norme prescrit une méthode pour déterminer la capacité pour des éléments de connexion optique (y compris les connexions permanentes) et des coupleurs à fibre optiques à supporter des vibrations sinusoïdales ou aléatoires à des sévérités spécifiées.
Elle doit être utilisée conjointement avec EN 2591-100.
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - Vibrations
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 04-Dec-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2002
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2017
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 2591-6403:2001 is a CEN/AECMA aerospace standard that defines a test method to determine the ability of optical connection elements (including permanent connections) and fibre‑optic couplers to withstand vibration environments. The standard covers three vibration regimes - sinusoidal, random, and simulated gunfire - and is intended to be used together with EN 2591-100 (general test method requirements).
Keywords: EN 2591-6403, optical elements vibrations, aerospace standard, fibre optic connectors, vibration testing, simulated gunfire.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability
- Tests apply to optical connection elements and fibre-optic couplers to verify mechanical and optical integrity under vibration.
- Specimen preparation
- Specimens shall be fitted, mounted and terminated per the applicable product standard and may be tested mated or unmated as specified.
- Details such as maximum insertion loss, permissible attenuation variation, and cable/fibre type/length need to be specified where not covered by the product specification.
- Test methods
- Method A - Sinusoidal vibrations
- Method B - Random vibrations
- Method C - Simulated gunfire vibrations
- The standard references EN 2591-403 for vibration apparatus and EN 2591-402 for related shock considerations.
- Measurements and monitoring
- Optical discontinuity monitoring (EN 2591-602) is required unless otherwise stated.
- Final optical measurements include insertion loss and attenuation variation (see EN 2591-601 and EN 2591-6101).
- Test procedure
- Initial measurements (if applicable), selection of vibration level (per referenced documents), application of the chosen method (A, B or C), continuous monitoring during test, and final acceptance checks.
Applications
- Qualification and acceptance testing of aerospace fibre‑optic connectors, couplers and permanently spliced assemblies.
- Environmental and durability validation for in‑aircraft and spacecraft optical harnesses subject to vibration and gunfire‑like shock.
- Used by:
- Aerospace OEMs and suppliers for product development and qualification
- Independent test laboratories performing vibration and gunfire simulation tests
- Design and reliability engineers specifying connector performance in harsh vibration environments
- Certification and procurement teams requiring standardized test evidence
Related Standards
- EN 2591-100 - General test methods (required)
- EN 2591-402 - Shock
- EN 2591-403 - Sinusoidal and random vibration (apparatus/procedures)
- EN 2591-408 - Mating and unmating forces
- EN 2591-601 - Optical insertion loss
- EN 2591-602 - Optical attenuation variation and discontinuity
- EN 2591-6101 - Visual examination / final measurements
This standard ensures consistent, repeatable vibration testing for aerospace optical connections, supporting reliable in-service optical performance under severe vibration conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2591-6403:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - Vibrations". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method of determining the ability of optical connection elements (including permanent connections) and fibre optic couplers to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal, random or simulated gunfire vibrations. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
This standard specifies a method of determining the ability of optical connection elements (including permanent connections) and fibre optic couplers to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal, random or simulated gunfire vibrations. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
EN 2591-6403:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 2591-6403:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2591-100:2024, EN 2591-403:2025, EN 2591-402:2012, EN 3155-056:2006, EN 3155-071:2007, EN 3660-005:2023, EN 3155-075:2022, EN 4639-102:2007, EN 3155-076:2012, EN 3155-024:2006, EN 4645-001:2010, EN 3155-026:2019, EN 3155-058:2006, EN 3155-070:2019, EN 3155-065:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - VibrationsLuft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 6403: Optische Verbindungselemente - SchwingungenSérie aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 6403 : Organes optiques - VibrationsAerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - Vibrations49.060Aerospace electric equipment and systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 2591-6403:2001SIST EN 2591-6403:2004en01-maj-2004SIST EN 2591-6403:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 2591-6403December 2001ICS 49.060English versionAerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection- Test methods - Part 6403: Optical elements - VibrationsSérie aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique etoptique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 6403: Organesoptiques - VibrationsLuft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optischeVerbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 6403: OptischeElemente - SchwingungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 August 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 2591-6403:2001 ESIST EN 2591-6403:2004
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