Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of single-mode tuned angled optical connectors

Décrit l'essai destiné au tri des connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales de type accordé et équipés d'un mécanisme d'accord, en fonction des erreurs d'accord.

Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Grundlegende Prüf- und Messverfahren - Teil 2-40: Prüfungen - Sortierprüfverfahren für die Dämpfung von abgestimmten schräg angeschliffenen Einmoden-LWL-Steckverbindern

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures - Partie 2-40: Essais - Tri par mesure de l'affaiblissement des connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales angulaires de type accordé

Describes the test for screening single-mode tuned connectors, which are equipped with a tuning mechanism, against tuning errors.

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of single-mode tuned angled optical connectors (IEC 61300-2-40:2000)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
10-Dec-2000
Withdrawal Date
31-Oct-2003
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
11-Dec-2000
Completion Date
11-Dec-2000

Relations

Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026

Overview

EN 61300-2-40:2000 is a European standard that specifies the basic test and measurement procedures for screening the attenuation of single-mode tuned angled optical connectors used in fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. Developed by CLC in alignment with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61300-2-40:2000, this standard focuses on tests designed to identify and segregate single-mode angled connectors that exhibit acceptable tuning performance, specifically targeting attenuation due to tuning errors.

The standard describes a method for testing the attenuation caused by lateral misalignment of fibre cores in angled connectors equipped with a tuning mechanism. It ensures that only connectors meeting the required attenuation limits proceed to deployment, thus maintaining optimal performance in fiber optic communication systems.

Key Topics

  • Scope: Applies to single-mode angled fibre optic connectors with integrated tuning mechanisms; screening is based on attenuation errors.
  • Attenuation Factors: Primarily due to lateral misalignment between fibre core centres and the ferrule axis.
  • Adjusting Sector: Defined around an (Oy) axis, it specifies the permissible lateral fibre core offset zone to achieve proper tuning.
  • Testing Apparatus:
    • Optical source: usually a laser diode at a specified wavelength.
    • Excitation unit: a minimum 2-meter single-mode fibre.
    • Detector: large sensitive-area photodetector.
    • Screen plug: calibrated angled polished plug with precisely positioned fibre core offset.
    • Reference adaptor: defined per connector specification for accurate mating.
  • Test Procedure:
    • Preconditioning involves cleaning connectors and adaptors.
    • Attenuation measurement follows IEC 61300-3-4 insertion method B.
    • Measured attenuation must be below a defined limit (A_ref).
    • Tested connectors passing the screen test are confirmed to have attenuation lower than a maximum allowable value (A_max) when mated randomly with similar connectors.
  • Details to Specify: Includes source wavelength, attenuation limits, screen plug dimensions, preconditioning process, and pass/fail criteria.

Applications

  • Quality Assurance in Fibre Optic Manufacturing: Assists manufacturers in screening and sorting tuned angled connectors to ensure performance consistency and reliability.
  • Telecommunications Networks: Ensures low-attenuation connections in high-speed single-mode optical networks, reducing signal loss and improving link quality.
  • Passive Optical Components Verification: Used in verifying connector performance within passive components like fibre optic splitters, multiplexers, and patch panels.
  • Field Testing and Maintenance: Provides a standardized approach for testing attenuation in the field, contributing to system diagnostics and maintenance efficiency.

Related Standards

  • IEC 61300-1: General and guidance for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components basic tests.
  • IEC 61300-3-4: Specifies examination and measurement methods including attenuation measurement procedures referenced by EN 61300-2-40.
  • IEC TC 86 Series: Covers comprehensive standards on fibre optics, including interconnecting devices, cables, and components.
  • ISO/IEC Directives Part 3: Guidelines for preparation of international standards, under which this standard was drafted.

Keywords: EN 61300-2-40, IEC 61300-2-40, single-mode tuned angled optical connectors, fibre optic attenuation screening, fibre optic test procedures, lateral misalignment, optical connector attenuation tests, fibre optic interconnecting devices, passive optical components, optical connector quality assurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 61300-2-40:2000 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of single-mode tuned angled optical connectors". This standard covers: Décrit l'essai destiné au tri des connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales de type accordé et équipés d'un mécanisme d'accord, en fonction des erreurs d'accord.

Décrit l'essai destiné au tri des connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales de type accordé et équipés d'un mécanisme d'accord, en fonction des erreurs d'accord.

EN 61300-2-40:2000 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.

EN 61300-2-40:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61753-121-3:2010, EN 61978-1:2001, EN 61300-1:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2002
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of
single-mode tuned angled optical connectors (IEC 61300-2-40:2000)
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures -- Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of single-
mode tuned angled optical connectors
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Grundlegende Prüf- und
Messverfahren -- Teil 2-40: Prüfungen - Sortierprüfverfahren für die Dämpfung von
abgestimmten schräg angeschliffenen Einmoden-LWL-Steckverbindern
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes
fondamentales d'essais et de mesures -- Partie 2-40: Essais - Tri par mesure de
l'affaiblissement des connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales angulaires de type
accordé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61300-2-40:2000
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.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61300-2-40
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2000

ICS 33.180.20
English version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components –
Basic test and measurement procedures
Part 2-40: Tests - Screen testing of attenuation of
single-mode tuned angled optical connectors
(IEC 61300-2-40:2000)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente
passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes und passive Bauteile -
fondamentales d'essais et de mesures Grundlegende Prüf- und Messverfahren
Partie 2-40: Essais – Tri par mesure de Teil 2-40: Prüfungen - Sortierprüfverfahren
l'affaiblissement des connecteurs pour für die Dämpfung von abgestimmten
fibres optiques monomodales angulaires schräg angeschliffenen Einmoden-LWL-
de type accordé Steckverbindern
(CEI 61300-2-40:2000) (IEC 61300-2-40:2000)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2000-11-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Ref. No. EN 61300-2-40:2000 E
Page 2
Foreword
The text of document 86B/1325/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61300-2-40, prepared by SC 86B, Fibre
optic interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC TC 86, Fibre optics, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 61300-2-40 on 2000-11-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2001-08-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2003-11-01

Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61300-2-40:2000 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated
references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61300-3-4 1998 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-4 1998
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures
Part 3-4: Examination and measurements -
Attenuation
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61300-2-40
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STANDARD
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Dispositifs d'interconnexion
et composants passifs à fibres optiques –
Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures –
Partie 2-40:
Essais – Tri par mesure de l'affaiblissement des
connecteurs pour fibres optiques monomodales
angulaires de type accordé
Fibre optic interconnecting devices
and passive components –
Basic test and measurement procedures –
Part 2-40:
Tests – Screen testing of attenuation of single-
mode tuned angled optical connectors
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61300-2-40 © IEC:2000 – 3 –
CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 5
Clause
1 General. 9
1.1 Scope and object . 9
1.2 General description . 9
1.3 Normative references. 9
1.4 Adjusting sector . 9
2 Apparatus .13
2.1 Optical source (S) . 13
2.2 Excitation unit (E). 13
2.3 Detector (D) . 13
2.4 Temporary joints (TJ) . 13
2.5 Screen plug for tuned connector (SP) . 13
2.6 Reference adaptor (RA) . 13
3 Procedure .13
4 Details to be specified . 15

61300-2-40 © IEC:2000 – 5 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL
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