EN 61300-2-45:1999
(Main)Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-45: Tests - Durability test by water immersion
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-45: Tests - Durability test by water immersion
Aims at establishing the ability of a fibre optic component to resist degradation when exposed to water immersion which the component may experience during its service life.
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Grundlegende Prüf- und Meßverfahren - Teil 2-45: Prüfungen - Beständigkeit gegen Eintauchen in Wasser
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures - Partie 2-45: Essais - Essai de durabilité par immersion dans l'eau
Destinée à établir l'aptitude d'un composant à fibres optiques à résister à une dégradation due à une immersion dans l'eau pouvant affecter le composant en service.
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 245: Tests - Durability test by water immersion (IEC 61300-2-45:1999
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Aug-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Jul-2002
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 86B - IEC_SC_86B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 86B - IEC_SC_86B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 09-Aug-1999
- Completion Date
- 09-Aug-1999
Overview
EN 61300-2-45:1999 is a standard developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that focuses on the durability testing of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components through water immersion. This part of the EN 61300 series establishes test and measurement procedures designed to assess the resistance of fibre optic components to water-induced degradation during their operational service life. The standard ensures that optical devices maintain functionality and reliability even when exposed to moisture environments, an essential factor in telecommunications and industrial applications.
Key Topics
- Purpose: To evaluate the capability of fibre optic components to resist degradation after immersion in water, simulating real-world exposure conditions during their lifespan.
- Test Setup:
- Use of boro-silicate glass or stainless steel containers to hold distilled water for immersion.
- Temperature control with a heat source maintaining water temperature within ±2 °C of the target value.
- Drying process using an oven, especially during repeated immersion cycles.
- Test Procedure:
- Specimens are preconditioned as per relevant specifications and then immersed in distilled water.
- Immersion depth maintained between 1 cm to 5 cm below the water surface.
- Duration and temperature of immersion vary depending on the specified severity level.
- Post-immersion drying at room temperature or in an oven to stabilize the specimen.
- Severity Levels:
- Various temperature and time combinations, for example:
- 5 °C for 10 minutes (1 cycle)
- 25 °C for 1 hour (3 cycles)
- 45 °C for 24 hours (7 cycles)
- 45 °C for 168 hours (30 cycles)
- Various temperature and time combinations, for example:
- Observations and Evaluation:
- Inspection of swelling, adhesive bonding loss, corrosion, softening, and optical degradation.
- Tests conducted with components in non-operational mode unless otherwise specified.
- Specification Details:
- Inclusion of testing parameters such as water temperature, immersion period, cycles, recovery procedure, and pass/fail criteria.
Applications
- Telecommunications Infrastructure: Ensures fibre optic connectors and passive components maintain performance in outdoor and underground cable systems where water exposure may occur.
- Industrial Environments: Validates compatibility and durability of fibre optic devices deployed in harsh industrial settings with potential water immersion risks.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Helps manufacturers verify that products meet international standards for water resistance, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Product Development: Supports the design of robust fibre optic components by identifying vulnerabilities related to moisture ingress and water exposure.
- Maintenance and Lifecycle Management: Aids service providers in predicting component lifespan and scheduling maintenance in water-prone installations.
Related Standards
EN 61300-1: Basic test and measurement procedures - General and guidance
Provides foundational principles applicable to all tests under the EN 61300 series.EN 61300-2-X (other parts):
Covers additional testing protocols for optical fibre devices, including mechanical performance, environmental exposure, and optical characteristics.IEC 60793: Optical fibres - Specifications
Addresses the standards for fibre optic cable constructions and performance, complementing component-level durability tests.ISO/IEC 11801: Generic cabling for customer premises
Includes guidelines impacting installation environments where fibre optic components might encounter water exposure.
EN 61300-2-45 is a critical international standard that provides a systematic approach to evaluating the water immersion durability of fibre optic components. By following its guidelines, manufacturers and users can ensure product integrity and reliability in moisture-challenging environments, supporting enhanced system performance and longevity.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61300-2-45:1999 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-45: Tests - Durability test by water immersion". This standard covers: Aims at establishing the ability of a fibre optic component to resist degradation when exposed to water immersion which the component may experience during its service life.
Aims at establishing the ability of a fibre optic component to resist degradation when exposed to water immersion which the component may experience during its service life.
EN 61300-2-45:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2001
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 245: Tests - Durability test by water immersion
(IEC 61300-2-45:1999
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures -- Part 2-45: Tests - Durability test by water immersion
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Grundlegende Prüf- und
Meßverfahren -- Teil 2-45: Prüfungen - Beständigkeit gegen Eintauchen in Wasser
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes
fondamentales d'essais et de mesures -- Partie 2-45: Essais - Essai de durabilité par
immersion dans l'eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61300-2-45:1999
ICS:
33.180.20 3RYH]RYDOQHQDSUDYH]D Fibre optic interconnecting
RSWLþQDYODNQD devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
61300-2-45
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
1999-05
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants
passifs à fibres optiques –
Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures –
Partie 2-45:
Essais – Essai de durabilité par immersion
dans l'eau
Fibre optic interconnecting devices
and passive components –
Basic test and measurement procedures –
Part 2-45:
Tests – Durability test by water immersion
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