IEC 61300-2-2:2009

IEC 61300-2-2
Edition 3.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-2: Tests – Mating durability

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –
Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures –
Partie 2-2: Essais – Durabilité de l'accouplement

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IEC 61300-2-2
Edition 3.0 2009-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-2: Tests – Mating durability

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –
Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures –
Partie 2-2: Essais – Durabilité de l'accouplement

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
J
CODE PRIX
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-88910-488-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references .5
3 General description .5
4 Apparatus.5
4.1 Fixturing.5
4.2 Force applicator .5
4.3 Measuring equipment .6
5 Procedure .6
5.1 Initial inspection .6
5.2 Cycling .6
5.3 Measurements.6
5.3.1 General remark .6
5.3.2 Measurement condition A .7
5.3.3 Measurement condition B .7
5.3.4 Post test examination .7
6 Severity.8
7 Details to be specified .8
Bibliography.9

Figure 1 – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration .6
Figure 2 – Mating durability test for a plug-socket configuration .6

Table 1 – Severity level .8

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –

Part 2-2: Tests – Mating durability

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International Standard IEC 61300-2-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 2003, and constitutes
a technical revision. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include a mating
durability test for a plug-socket configuration, a new measurement condition and a new
severity level.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
86B/2772/FDIS 86B/2804/RVD
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.
A list of all parts of IEC 61300 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures,
can be found on the IEC website.
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the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
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• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
61300-2-2 © IEC:2009 – 5 –
FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –

Part 2-2: Tests – Mating durability

1 Scope
The purpose of this part of IEC 61300 is to evaluate the effects of a number of successive
cycles of engagement and separation of fibre optic connectors or other interconnecting
devices on optical performance and mechanical degradation of the component under normal
usage conditions.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 61300-3-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements – Visual examination
IEC 61300-3-3, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 3-3: Examinations and measurements – Active monitoring of
changes in attenuation and return loss
IEC 61300-3-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 3-4: Examinations and measurements – Attenuation
3 General description
The devices under test (DUT) are subjected to a number of successive cycles of engagement
and separation. If more than one coupling mechanism is involved, each cycle of engagement
shall be conducted with all other mechanisms properly engaged.
4 Apparatus
The apparatus shall include the following elements:
4.1 Fixturing
The device should be tested under normal conditions of use. Where appropriate, suitable
clamps, jaws or other means may be used to hold the mating parts of the device in proper
alignment during the test.
4.2 Force applicator
Use a means of applying the force or torque to engage and separate the specimen. Unless
otherwise stated, the force to engage the device shall be applied manually. Where required, a
means of applying the engagement force or torque shall be specified.

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4.3 Measuring equipment
Unless otherwise specified, measuring equipment specified in IEC 61300-3-4 shall be
connected to the DUT for monitoring the optical performance during the test.
5 Procedure
5.1 Initial inspection
Complete initial examinations and measurements of the specimen as specified in the relevant
specification.
5.2 Cycling
Unless otherwise specified in the relevant specification, a cycle shall consist of one normal
full engagement and separation of the coupling mechanism to be evaluated. The minimum
time between each engagement shall be 3 s.
When the specimen involves more than one coupling mechanism, the cycles shall be
conducted with all mechanisms properly engaged. The mating shall be accomplished
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In the case of a plug-adapter-plug configuration,
only one plug is subjected to successive engagement and separations cycles, see Figures 1
and 2.
To
To light
detector
source
Plug A Adapter
Plug B
IEC  2303/08
Figure 1 – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration

To
To light
detector
source
Socket
Plug
IEC  2304/08
Figure 2 – Mating durability test for a plug-socket configuration
5.3 Measurements
5.3.1 General remark
The attenuation and/or return loss of the specimen shall be monitored during the test, as
described in IEC 61300-3-3, unless otherwise specified in the relevant specification. The
results shall be within the limit given in the specification.
Choose one of the measurement conditions below.

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5.3.2 Measurement condition A
Measurements are recorded after every mating. If the value of attenuation or return loss
exceeds the specified limit, the measurement should be recorded. The connector may then be
cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the test resumed. The cleaning of
the connector shall be recorded.
The number of cleaning operations shall be limited to 20 (4 % of matings).
5.3.3 Measurement condition B
The sample population is divided as equally as possible into three specimen groups. Each
group is mounted in a holding fixture (e.g. adapter panel) at the following distances from the
floor: 0,9 m, 1,4 m and 1,8 m.
For each connector pair, perform an initial cleaning and record baseline optical measurements
(e.g. attenuation, return loss). For each connector pair, perform optical measurements on
th th
every 25 mating. Clean only the cycled connector prior to every 25 mating. Clean both
th
connectors prior to every 50 mating. The following sequence is an example:
0-1 Cleaning (both sides)
1-1 Engagement
1-2 Separation
2-1 Engagement
2-2 Separation
….
24-1 Engagement
24-2 Separation
24-3 Cleaning (cycled plug only)
25-1 Engagement
25-2 Measurement
25-3 Separation
….
49-1 Engagement
49-2 Separation
49-3 Cleaning (both connectors)
50-1 Engagement
50-2 Measurement
50-3 Separation
….
74-1 Engage
...