SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026
(Main)Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard - Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category OP+ HD- Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard - Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category OP+ HD- Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements, and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP+HP (Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation), as defined in IEC 61753-1.
If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OP+HP, and the product pass, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for categories OP+, OP, OPHD, C and CHD.
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile – Betriebsverhalten - Teil 022-13: Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbinder zum Anschluss an Mehrmodenfasern für die Kategorie OP+HD - Erweiterte geschützte Freiluft-Umgebung mit zusätzlicher Wärmeableitung (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Norme de performance - Partie 022-13: Connecteurs à fibres optiques multimodales raccordés comme des fibres amorces et des cordons de brassage pour la catégorie OP+HD - Environnement extérieur protégé étendu avec dissipation de chaleur supplémentaire (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
L'IEC 61753-022-13:2026 définit les exigences minimales initiales d’essai et de mesure, ainsi que les sévérités auxquelles les connecteurs à fibres optiques multimodales raccordés comme des fibres amorces ou des cordons de brassage satisfont afin d’être considérés comme satisfaisant aux critères de la catégorie OP+HD (environnement extérieur protégé étendu avec dissipation de chaleur supplémentaire) des normes IEC, telle que définie dans l’IEC 61753-1.
Si des essais sont réalisés sur les connecteurs raccordés comme des fibres amorces ou des cordons de brassage pour la catégorie OP+HD et que le produit satisfait aux exigences, le produit est automatiquement qualifié ou classé comme satisfaisant à la norme IEC pour les catégories OP+, OP, OPHD, C et CHD.
Optične naprave za povezovanje in pasivne komponente - Standard zmogljivosti - 022-13. del: Večmodni optični konektorji, zaključeni kot pigtaili in patchcordi za kategorijo OP+ HD - Razširjeno zunanje zaščiteno okolje z dodatnim odvajanjem toplote (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 določa minimalne začetne zahteve za preskušanje in merjenje ter stopnje resnosti, ki jih morajo multimodalni optični konektorji, zaključeni kot pigtail ali patchcord, izpolnjevati, da so lahko kategorizirani kot izpolnjujoči kategorijo standarda IEC OP+HP (Razširjeno zunanje zaščiteno okolje z dodatnim odvajanjem toplote), kot je opredeljeno v IEC 61753-1.
Če so preskusi izvedeni na konektorjih, zaključenih kot pigtail ali patchcord, za kategorijo OP+HP in izdelek uspešno prestane preskuse, bo izdelek samodejno kvalificiran ali kategoriziran kot izpolnjujoč standard IEC za kategorije OP+, OP, OPHD, C in CHD.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 07-Sep-2024
- Publication Date
- 18-Jun-2026
- Technical Committee
- MOC - Mobile Communications
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 09-Jun-2026
- Due Date
- 14-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 19-Jun-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 61754-15:2002 - Fibre optic connector interfaces -- Part 15: Type LSH connector family - Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 61754-10:2002 - Fibre optic connector interfaces -- Part 10: Type Mini-MPO connector family - Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 61754-18:2004 - Fibre optic connector interfaces -- Part 18: Type MT-RJ connector family - Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 61754-6:1999/A2:2005 - Fibre optic connector interfaces -- Part 6: Type MU connector family - Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 61754-22:2006 - Fibre optic connector interfaces -- Part 22: Type F-SMA connector family - Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 26-May-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026 specifies the performance requirements for multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords, specifically designed for use in extended outdoor protected environments with additional heat dissipation (category OP+ HD). This standard, aligned with IEC 61753-1, defines the minimum initial testing and measurement requirements as well as test severities for ensuring compliance. The purpose is to ensure reliable performance and durability of fibre optic connectors used in challenging and thermally demanding outdoor applications, contributing to the long-term efficiency of optical networks.
Key Topics
- Performance Requirements: Establishes mandatory tests such as attenuation, return loss, and visual examination for connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords.
- Test Methods: All measurement methods are harmonized with the IEC 61300 series, ensuring industry alignment and reliability in certification.
- Sample Size and Criteria: Details minimum sample sizes and specific pass/fail criteria, such as permissible attenuation, return loss values, and visual inspection standards for debris or mechanical defects.
- Environmental and Mechanical Reliability:
- Includes tests for cold, dry heat, composite temperature/humidity cycles, salt mist, and dust exposure.
- Covers mechanical tests like vibration, tensile strength, flexing, impact, cable retention, and torsion.
- Specific attention to outer cable sheath movement after tests for reinforced cable assemblies.
- Qualification: Products passing the OP+ HD category tests are also automatically qualified for categories OP+, OP, OPHD, C, and CHD, offering broader standard compliance through a single certification process.
Applications
- Outdoor Fibre Optic Installations: Essential for telecom and broadband infrastructure deployed in external protected environments exposed to variable weather and thermal conditions.
- Data Centers and Industrial Settings: Used where robust, reliable fibre connections with additional heat dissipation properties are critical for operational stability.
- Harsh Environments: Suitable for railway, utility, or strategic communications systems requiring connectors capable of enduring rigorous mechanical and environmental stress.
- Network Upgrades and Maintenance: Assures network operators that components meet or exceed international requirements, simplifying procurement and compliance processes.
By applying SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026, organizations ensure that their multimode fibre optic connectors and assemblies:
- Deliver consistent optical performance.
- Minimize the risk of network outages due to connector failure.
- Are certified to withstand extended outdoor protected environments where additional heat is a factor.
Related Standards
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026 references multiple related standards for its test and performance requirements, ensuring comprehensive alignment with the wider fibre optics standards framework:
- IEC 61753-1: General performance standard for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components.
- IEC 61300 Series: Basic test and measurement procedures for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components.
- IEC 60793-2-10: Product specifications for multimode optical fibres.
- IEC 60874 Series: Detail specifications for various fibre optic connector types.
- IEC 61754 Series: Interface standards for fibre optic connectors.
- IEC 63267 Series: Standards for fibre optic connector optical interfaces and end face geometry.
Keywords: fibre optic connectors, multimode fibre, pigtails, patchcords, performance standard, outdoor environment, heat dissipation, IEC 61753-022-13, OP+ HD, optical network reliability, IEC standard compliance, environmental testing.
By following this standard, manufacturers and users of fibre optic interconnection devices ensure product quality, network resilience, and adherence to international best practices, especially in demanding outdoor and high-thermal environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard - Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category OP+ HD- Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)". This standard covers: IEC 61753-022-13:2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements, and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP+HP (Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation), as defined in IEC 61753-1. If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OP+HP, and the product pass, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for categories OP+, OP, OPHD, C and CHD.
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements, and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP+HP (Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation), as defined in IEC 61753-1. If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OP+HP, and the product pass, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for categories OP+, OP, OPHD, C and CHD.
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026 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 IEC 61753-022-13:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61754-30:2014, SIST EN 61754-15:2002, SIST EN 61754-9:2004, SIST EN 61754-10:2002, SIST EN 61754-19:2004, SIST EN 61754-34:2017, SIST EN 61754-18:2004, SIST EN 61300-3-6:2009, SIST EN 61754-1:2014, SIST EN 61754-6:1999/A2:2005, SIST EN IEC 63267-3-81:2025, SIST EN 61754-6:1999, SIST EN 61300-2-17:2011, SIST EN 61754-22:2006, SIST EN IEC 61300-2-22:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Optični spojni elementi in pasivne komponente - Tehnični standard - 022-13. del:
Konektorji za mnogorodovna optična vlakna, kot repki ali povezovalne vrvice za
kategorijo OP+ HD - Razširjeno zunanje zaščiteno okolje z dodatnim odvajanjem
toplote (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard -
Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for
category OP+ HD- Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat
dissipation (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile – Betriebsverhalten - Teil
022-13: Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbinder zum Anschluss an Mehrmodenfasern für die
Kategorie OP+HD - Erweiterte geschützte Freiluft-Umgebung mit zusätzlicher
Wärmeableitung (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Norme de performance -
Partie 022-13: Connecteurs à fibres optiques multimodales raccordés comme des fibres
amorces et des cordons de brassage pour la catégorie OP+HD - Environnement
extérieur protégé étendu avec dissipation de chaleur supplémentaire (IEC 61753-022-
13:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61753-022-13:2026
ICS:
33.180.20 Povezovalne naprave za Fibre optic interconnecting
optična vlakna devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61753-022-13
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2026
ICS 33.180.20
English Version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Performance standard - Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic
connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category
HD
OP+ - Extended outdoor protected environment with
additional heat dissipation
(IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive
fibroniques - Norme de performance - Partie 022-13: Bauteile - Betriebsverhalten - Teil 022-13: Lichtwellenleiter-
Connecteurs à fibres optiques multimodales raccordés Steckverbinder zum Anschluss an Mehrmodenfasern für die
HD
comme des fibres amorces et des cordons de brassage Kategorie OP+ - Erweiterte geschützte Freiluft-Umgebung
HD
pour la catégorie OP+ - Environnement extérieur protégé mit zusätzlicher Wärmeableitung
étendu avec dissipation de chaleur supplémentaire (IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
(IEC 61753-022-13:2026)
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European foreword
The text of document 86B/5174/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61753-022-13, 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 IEC 61753-022-
13:2026.
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61753-022-13:2026 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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 applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where 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.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60793-2-10 - Optical fibres - Part 2-10: Product EN IEC 60793-2-10 -
specifications - Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibres
IEC 60794-2-23 - Optical fibre cables - Part 2-23: Indoor cables EN IEC 60794-2-23 -
- Detail specification for multi-fibre cables for
use in MPO connector terminated cable
assemblies
IEC 60794-2-50 - Optical fibre cables - Part 2-50: Indoor cables EN IEC 60794-2-50 -
- Family specification for simplex and duplex
cables for use in terminated cable
assemblies
IEC 61300-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 1: General
and guidance
IEC 61300-2-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-1: Tests -
Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-2 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-2 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-2: Tests -
Mating durability
- - + corrigendum May 2009
IEC 61300-2-4 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-4 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests -
Fibre or cable retention
IEC 61300-2-5 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-5 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-5: Tests -
Torsion
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61300-2-6 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-6 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-6: Tests -
Tensile strength of coupling mechanism
IEC 61300-2-7 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-7 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-7: Tests -
Bending moment
IEC 61300-2-12 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-12 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-12: Tests -
Impact
IEC 61300-2-17 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-17 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-17: Tests -
Cold
IEC 61300-2-18 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-18 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-18: Tests -
Dry heat
IEC 61300-2-21 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-21 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-21: Tests -
Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 61300-2-22 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-22 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-22: Tests -
Change of temperature
IEC 61300-2-26 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-26 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-26: Tests -
Salt mist
IEC 61300-2-27 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-27 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-27: Tests -
Dust (laminar flow)
IEC 61300-2-44 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-44 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-44: Tests -
Flexing of the strain relief of fibre optic
devices and components
IEC 61300-2-50 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-50 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-50: Tests -
Fibre optic connector proof test with static
load - Singlemode and multimode
IEC 61300-3-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-1:
Examinations and measurements - Visual
examination
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61300-3-3 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-3 -
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 EN IEC 61300-3-4 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-4:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation
IEC 61300-3-6 2008 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-6 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-6:
Examinations and measurements - Return
loss
IEC 61300-3-28 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-28 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-28:
Examinations and measurements - Transient
loss
IEC 61300-3-34 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-34 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-34:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation of random mated connectors
IEC 61300-3-45 2023 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-3-45 2023
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-45:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation of random mated multi-fibre
connectors
IEC 61753-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61753-1 -
passive components - Performance standard
- Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 61754 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61754 series
passive components - Fibre optic connector
interfaces
IEC 63267-2 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 63267-2 series
passive components - Connector optical
interfaces for enhanced macro bend
multimode fibres - Part 2: Connection
parameters of physically contacting 50 µm
core diameter fibres
IEC 63267-3 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 63267-3 series
passive components - Fibre optic connector
optical interfaces - Part 3: End face geometry
IEC 60874-14-1 - Connectors for optical fibres and cables - - -
Part 14-1: Detail specification for fibre optic
connector type SC/PC standard terminated to
multimode fibre type A1a, A1b
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60874-19-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and - -
passive components - Connectors for optical
fibres and cables - Part 19-1: Fibre optic
patch cord connector type SC-PC (floating
duplex) standard terminated on multimode
fibre type A1a, A1b - Detail specification
IEC 61300 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300 series
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures
IEC PAS 63267- - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and - -
3-30 passive components - Fibre optic connector
optical interfaces - Part 3-30: End face
geometry - Angled PC end face PPS
rectangular ferrule multimode A1b fibres
IEC PAS 63267- - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and - -
3-31 passive components - Fibre optic connector
optical interfaces - Part 3-31: End face
geometry - Flat PC PPS rectangular ferrule
multimode fibres
IEC 61753-022-13 ®
Edition 1.0 2026-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance
standard -
Part 022-13: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and
HD
patchcords for category OP+ - Extended outdoor protected environment with
additional heat dissipation
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-1131-6
IEC 61753-022-13:2026-04(en)
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 © IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Tests . 6
5 Test report . 7
6 Performance requirements . 7
6.1 General . 7
6.2 Dimensions . 7
6.3 Sample size and test sequencing . 7
6.4 Endface geometry . 7
6.5 Visual examination . 8
6.6 Performance criteria . 8
6.7 Test details and requirements . 9
Annex A (normative) Sample size . 14
Annex B (normative) Visual examination of outer cable sheath movement . 15
B.1 Overview . 15
B.2 Preparation of the sample and initial visual examination . 15
B.3 Final visual examination of outer cable sheath movement . 15
Bibliography . 16
Figure B.1 – Example of initial marking of the cable sheath . 15
Figure B.2 – Example of final visual examination . 15
Table 1 – Performance criteria . 8
Table 2 – Test details and requirements . 9
Table A.1 – Sample Size . 14
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 © IEC 2026
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environment with additional heat dissipation
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IEC 61753-022-13 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic interconnecting
devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an
International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86B/5174/FDIS 86B/5208/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 © IEC 2026
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61753 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard, can be found on the
IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 © IEC 2026
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61753 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements, and
severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy
HD
in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP+ (Extended outdoor
protected environment with additional heat dissipation), as defined in IEC 61753-1.
If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for
HD
category OP+ , and the product pass, the product will be automatically qualified or
HD HD
categorized as meeting the IEC standard for categories OP+, OP, OP , C and C .
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 applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60793-2-10, Optical fibres - Part 2-10: Product specifications - Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibres
IEC 60794-2-23, Optical fibre cables - Part 2-23: Indoor cables - Detailed specification for multi-
fibre cables for use in MPO connector terminated cable assemblies
IEC 60794-2-50, Optical fibre cables - Part 2-50: Indoor cables - Family specification for simplex
and duplex cables for use in terminated cable assemblies
IEC 61300-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 1 General and guidance
IEC 61300-2-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-1: Tests - Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-2:2009, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test
and measurement procedures - Part 2-2: Tests - Mating durability
IEC 61300-2-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre or cable retention
IEC 61300-2-5, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-5: Tests - Torsion
IEC 61300-2-6, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-6: Tests - Tensile strength of coupling mechanism
IEC 61300-2-7, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-7: Tests - Bending moment
IEC 61300-2-12:2009, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test
and measurement procedures - Part 2-12: Tests - Impact
IEC 61300-2-17, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-17: Tests - Cold
IEC 61300-2-18, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-18: Tests - Dry heat
IEC 61753-022-13:2026 © IEC 2026
IEC 61300-2-21, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-21: Tests - Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 61300-2-22, Fibre optic
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