EN 61754-34:2016
(Main)Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 34: Type URM connector family
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 34: Type URM connector family
IEC 61754-34:2016 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type URM family of connectors. Keywords: interface dimensions for type URM connectors
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Steckgesichter von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern - Teil 34: Steckverbinderfamilie der Bauart URM
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Interfaces de connecteurs fibroniques - Partie 34: Famille de connecteurs de type URM
L'IEC 61754-34:2016 définit les dimensions des interfaces normalisées pour la famille de connecteurs de type URM. Mots clés: dimensions des interfaces pour de connecteurs de type URM
Optični spojni elementi in pasivne komponente - Vmesniki optičnih konektorjev - 34. del: Družina konektorjev vrste URM (IEC 61754-34:2016)
Ta del standarda IEC 61754 opredeljuje standardne mere vmesnikov za družino konektorjev vrste URM.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Dec-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2019
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 86B - IEC_SC_86B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 23-Dec-2016
- Completion Date
- 23-Dec-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
Overview
EN 61754-34:2016 (IEC 61754-34:2016) specifies the standard interface dimensions for the Type URM connector family used in fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. The standard defines the mechanical features that are functionally critical for mating and unmating plug/adaptor/plug configurations, ensuring mechanical interchangeability and reliable optical alignment for URM connectors.
Key Topics
- Interface dimensions for Type URM connectors: Drawings and dimensional tolerances that control plug and adaptor fit, alignment and interchangeability.
- Connector description: URM is a duplex connector family characterized by a 1.25 mm nominal diameter ferrule, two spring-loaded ferrules along the optical axis, a single male key for orientation, and a resilient sleeve optical alignment mechanism.
- Plug interfaces: Detailed two-way (duplex) and eight-way plug optical interface specifications, including ferrule grade dimensions and APC angle considerations where applicable.
- Adaptor interfaces: Two-way and eight-way adaptor interface dimensions plus pin gauge specifications to verify adaptor acceptance.
- Functional drawings and tables: Figures and tables that list dimensions, intermateability, ferrule grades and pin gauge sizes required for manufacturing and inspection.
- Normative requirements: References to general interface requirements in IEC 61754-1 and related series (e.g., IEC 61755 optical interface documents).
Applications
Who benefits from EN 61754-34:
- Connector and component manufacturers - use the interface dimensions to design URM plugs, adaptors, ferrules and assembly tools for mechanical compatibility.
- Test laboratories and quality assurance - verify dimensional compliance, use pin gauges and adaptor interfaces for acceptance testing.
- System integrators and network equipment suppliers - ensure connectors used in assemblies and patch panels will mate reliably across vendors.
- Procurement and standards compliance teams - specify URM-compatible components using standardized interface language to avoid interoperability issues.
Practical uses:
- Design and validation of duplex and multiway connector assemblies
- Interoperability checks between plug and adaptor products
- Production inspection and go/no-go gauging for URM interfaces
Related Standards
- IEC 61754-1 - Fibre optic connector interfaces - General and guidance
- IEC 61755-3 (series) - Connector optical interfaces
- IEC 60794-2-50 - Optical fibre cables (indoor simplex/duplex terminated assemblies)
Note: EN 61754-34:2016 may reference patent claims (see IEC foreword). For implementation, consult the full standard and normative references.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 61754-34:2016 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 34: Type URM connector family". This standard covers: IEC 61754-34:2016 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type URM family of connectors. Keywords: interface dimensions for type URM connectors
IEC 61754-34:2016 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type URM family of connectors. Keywords: interface dimensions for type URM connectors
EN 61754-34:2016 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 61754-34:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61755-3-8:2009, EN 61755-3-10:2017, EN IEC 60794-2-50:2023, EN 61755-3-6:2006, EN 61755-3-1:2009, EN 61755-3-5:2006, EN 61755-3-6:2006/A1:2012, EN 61755-3-2:2009, EN 61755-3-7:2009, EN IEC 62148-22:2023, EN 61753-121-2:2010, EN 61300-3-22:2011, EN 61300-3-33:2012, EN IEC 62148-1:2018, EN IEC 62148-17:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61754-34
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2016
ICS 33.180.20
English Version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Fibre optic connector interfaces -
Part 34: Type URM connector family
(IEC 61754-34:2016)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile -
Interfaces de connecteurs fibroniques - Steckgesichter von Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbindern -
Partie 34: Famille de connecteurs de type URM Teil 34: Steckverbinderfamilie der Bauart URM
(IEC 61754-34:2016) (IEC 61754-34:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-10-31. 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 61754-34:2016 E
European foreword
The text of document 86B/3966/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 61754-34, 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 approved by CENELEC as EN 61754-34:2016.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-07-31
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2019-10-31
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61754-34:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60793-2-50 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60793-2-50.
ISO 1101 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 1101.
ISO 8015 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 8015.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60794-2-50 - Optical fibre cables - EN 60794-2-50 -
Part 2-50: Indoor cables - Family
specification for simplex and duplex
cables for use in terminated cable
assemblies
IEC 61754-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61754-1 -
passive components - Fibre optic
connector interfaces -
Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 61755-3 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61755-3 series
passive components - Connector optical
interfaces
IEC 61754-34 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic
connector interfaces –
Part 34: Type URM connector family
Dispositifs d’interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques – Interfaces de
connecteurs fibroniques –
Partie 34: Famille de connecteurs de type URM
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-3658-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Description . 6
5 Interfaces . 6
6 Two-way plug optical interface . 7
7 Eight-way plug optical interface . 13
8 Ferrule grade dimensions . 19
9 Two-way adaptor interface . 19
10 Eight-way adaptor interface . 22
11 Pin gauge for adaptor . 26
Annex A (informative) Additional adaptor dimensional information . 28
Bibliography . 30
Figure 1 – Two-way plug connector interface . 9
Figure 2 – Two-way plug connector ferrules . 10
Figure 3 – Two-way plug connector APC angle . 11
Figure 4 – Two-way plug connector interface alignment . 11
Figure 5 – Eight-way plug connector interface . 15
Figure 6 – Detail 01 of Figure 5 – expanded view drawings not to scale . 16
Figure 7 – Eight-way plug connector interface APC angle . 17
Figure 8 – Eight-way plug interface alignment . 17
Figure 9 – Two-way adaptor interface . 21
Figure 10 – Eight-way adaptor interface . 25
Figure 11 – Pin gauge for adaptor . 27
Figure A.1 – Outline dimensions – two-way adaptor . 28
Figure A.2 – Outline dimensions – eight-way adaptor . 29
Table 1 – Intermateability between plugs and adaptors interfaces defined in this
document . 7
Table 2 – Dimensions of the two-way plug connector interface . 12
Table 3 – Dimensions of the eight-way plug connector interface . 18
Table 4 – Plug connector interface – ferrule grade . 19
Table 5 – Dimensions of the two-way adaptor interface . 22
Table 6 – Dimensions of the eight-way adaptor interface . 26
Table 7 – Dimensions of the pin gauge . 27
Table A.1 – Outline dimensions – two-way adaptor . 28
Table A.2 – Outline dimensions – eight-way adaptor . 29
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –
Part 34: Type URM connector family
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61754-34 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
86B/3966/CDV 86B/3999A/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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A list of all parts in the IEC 61754 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic connector interfaces, can be
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INTRODUCTION
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IEC 61754-34.
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –
Part 34: Type URM connector family
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61754 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type URM family of
connectors.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited appl
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