SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008
(Main)Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures -- Part 2-15: Tests - Torque strength of coupling mechanism
- Abstract
This part of IEC 61300 applies an overload torque to twist-type coupling mechanisms. It is applicable to threaded or bayonet-twist type coupling mechanisms. It can be used to ensure that the coupling mechanism of a connector set or connector-device combination will withstand the torsional loads likely to be applied during normal service. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include reexamination of the pre-conditioning and rewriting of the entire composition according to the latest IEC Directives.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Jul-2008
- Technical Committee
- iTEL - Communication cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 16-Jun-2008
- Due Date
- 21-Aug-2008
- Completion Date
- 08-Jul-2008
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 61300-2-15:2008, which adopts IEC 61300-2-15:2008 without modification. It specifies a torque strength test for twist-type fibre optic coupling mechanisms, including threaded and bayonet-twist types. The test checks whether a connector set or connector-device combination can withstand the torsional loads expected in normal service.
What does SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 specify?
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 specifies an overload torque test for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. It focuses on the coupling mechanism, so the reader knows the document is about mechanical strength under twisting load, not optical performance.
The document is organized into seven clauses:
- Scope
- Normative references
- General description
- Apparatus
- Procedure
- Severity
- Details to be specified
It also includes one normative annex.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex ZA | Normative references to international publications with corresponding European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008?
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 requires a smooth overload torque to be applied to a mated connector set or connector-device combination. In practice, the test is meant to simulate twisting loads without introducing impact or bending, so the result reflects the strength of the coupling mechanism itself.
Apparatus and set-up
The standard calls for a test arrangement that can apply torque manually or automatically while holding the adapter or device in place. The specimen holder must not rotate, but it must be able to move enough to keep the parts aligned.
The coupling shall transfer torque orthogonally to the interface, without a bending moment. The torque applicator and gauge shall have a range no more than three times the required test torque, and the gauge accuracy shall be within 10 % of the applied value. In practice, that means the measuring equipment must be chosen so the reading is meaningful, not overly coarse.
Preparation, pre-conditioning and loading
Specimens are to be mated according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For screw-type couplings, the coupling torque is set with a torque wrench to the proper value before the overload test begins.
Unless another specification says otherwise, specimens are pre-conditioned for 2 h at the standard test conditions in IEC 61300-1. The torque is then applied smoothly at a nominal rate, with no impact loading, and maintained for at least 15 s unless a different duration is specified.
Post-test examination and severity
After the load is removed, the specimen is examined in accordance with IEC 61300-3-1 unless another specification gives different instructions. The check looks for cracking, bending, permanent deformation, and any other damage that could impair function.
Clause 6 states that the severity depends on the applied torque and its duration, both of which are given in the relevant specification. It also lists preferred non-mandatory overload torques of 0.4 N m, 0.6 N m and 0.8 N m, which helps the user choose a test level when defining a product requirement.
What must be specified for a product test
The relevant specification shall state the torque level, the required coupling torque, the load duration if it differs from 15 s, any alternative pre-conditioning, recovery procedure, specimen state, initial and final examinations, in-test checks if needed, deviations from the procedure, and additional pass/fail criteria. That is the information a manufacturer, lab, or buyer needs to turn the standard method into a product-specific test.
What terms does SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 define?
- Coupling mechanism - The part that locks or joins the connector so the torque test can assess its resistance to twisting.
- Threaded coupling mechanism - A coupling that uses threads, so torque is applied through screw action and can be checked for overload strength.
- Bayonet-twist type coupling mechanism - A coupling that locks by a twist-and-lock motion, which the standard also covers.
- Pre-conditioning - The conditioning step before testing, here done at standard test conditions unless another requirement applies.
- Specimen - The item under test, such as a connector adapter, switch, attenuator, or similar device.
- Torque applicator and gauge - The tool and measuring device used to apply and read the torque during the test.
- Mated connector set - Two connected parts tested together to see whether the coupling survives the applied twisting load.
Who uses SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008?
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 is used by manufacturers of fibre optic connectors and passive components, by test laboratories, and by quality or compliance teams that need a repeatable torque-strength check. Buyers and specifiers also use it when they want a supplier to prove that a coupling mechanism can survive normal handling and service loads.
What changed in SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 supersedes SIST EN 61300-2-15:1999 and the first IEC edition published in 1995. The stated technical changes are a reexamination of the pre-conditioning and a rewrite of the whole document to follow the latest IEC Directives.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008?
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 uses IEC 61300-3-1 for the post-test visual examination, so the user has a defined method for checking damage after torque loading. It also refers to IEC 61300-1 for the standard test conditions used during pre-conditioning, which matters because the starting condition of the specimen affects the result.
What does the SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 document contain?
The document contains a concise test method, not a product design specification. It gives the general test principle, the required apparatus, an example torque-tester figure, and the step-by-step procedure from specimen preparation through post-test examination.
It also gives the severity concept and the items that the relevant product specification must define. Annex ZA provides the European mapping of the referenced international publication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures -- Part 2-15: Tests - Torque strength of coupling mechanism". This standard covers: This part of IEC 61300 applies an overload torque to twist-type coupling mechanisms. It is applicable to threaded or bayonet-twist type coupling mechanisms. It can be used to ensure that the coupling mechanism of a connector set or connector-device combination will withstand the torsional loads likely to be applied during normal service. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include reexamination of the pre-conditioning and rewriting of the entire composition according to the latest IEC Directives.
This part of IEC 61300 applies an overload torque to twist-type coupling mechanisms. It is applicable to threaded or bayonet-twist type coupling mechanisms. It can be used to ensure that the coupling mechanism of a connector set or connector-device combination will withstand the torsional loads likely to be applied during normal service. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include reexamination of the pre-conditioning and rewriting of the entire composition according to the latest IEC Directives.
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 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.
SIST EN 61300-2-15:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61300-2-15:1999, SIST EN 61300-3-1:2006, SIST EN 61300-1:2011, SIST EN 61753-121-3:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-15: Tests - Torque strength of coupling mechanism
(IEC 61300-2-15:2008)
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Grundlegende Prüf- und
Messverfahren - Teil 2-15: Prüfungen - Torsionsfestigkeit der Verriegelung (IEC 61300-2
-15:2008)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes
fondamentales d'essais et de mesures - Partie 2-15: Essais - Robustesse du mécanisme
de verrouillage aux efforts de torsion (CEI 61300-2-15:2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61300-2-15:2008
ICS:
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61300-2-15
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.180.20 Supersedes EN 61300-2-15:1997
English version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Basic test and measurement procedures -
Part 2-15: Tests -
Torque strength of coupling mechanism
(IEC 61300-2-15:2008)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion Lichtwellenleiter -
et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Verbindungselemente
Méthodes fondamentales d'essais und passive Bauteile -
et de mesures - Grundlegende Prüf- und Messverfahren -
Partie 2-15: Essais - Teil 2-15: Prüfungen -
Robustesse du mécanisme Torsionsfestigkeit der Verriegelung
de verrouillage aux efforts de torsion (IEC 61300-2-15:2008)
(CEI 61300-2-15:2008)
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Ref. No. EN 61300-2-15:2008 E
Foreword
The text of document 86B/2539/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 61300-2-15, 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 61300-2-15 on 2008-04-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61300-2-15:1997.
Specific technical changes from EN 61300-2-15:1997 include reexamination of the pre-conditioning.
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) 2009-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-04-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61300-2-15:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 61300-2-15:2008
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
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
1) 2)
IEC 61300-3-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-1 2005
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures -
Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements -
Visual examination
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
IEC 61300-2-15
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-15: Tests – Torque strength of coupling mechanism
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 2-8318-9601-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references.5
3 General description.5
4 Apparatus.5
4.1 Stand .5
4.2 Specimen holder.5
4.3 Coupling.6
4.4 Coupling shaft .6
4.5 Alignment mechanism.6
4.6 Torque applicator and gauge .6
5 Procedure.7
5.1 Preparation of specimens .7
5.2 Pre-conditioning .7
5.3 Specimen mounting .7
5.4 Torque loading .7
5.5 Post-test examination .7
6 Severity .7
7 Details to be specified.7
Figure 1 – Coupling torque tester .6
61300-2-15 © IEC:2008(E) – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –
Part 2-15: Tests –
Torque strength of coupling mechanism
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