SIST EN 4626-001:2008
(Main)Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 001: Technical specification
Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 001: Technical specification
This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for fibre sub-assembly contact in rack and panel connectors, intended for use in a temperature range from 65 °C to 125 °C continuous (cable dependent).
This standard specifies a pair of adaptors to fit with standard Quadrax cavities and EN 4531-101 optical contact.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Optische Rechtecksteckverbinder, Quadrax-Kontaktkammer, Durchmesser 2,5 mm Ferrule - Betriebstemperaturen - 65 °C bis 125 °C (vom Kabel abhängig) - Bündige Kontakte - Teil 001: Technische Lieferbedingungen
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs, optique, rectangulaire, à contacts multiples, rackables, cavité Quadrax, ferrule diamètre 2,5 mm - Température d'utilisation - 65 °C à 125 °C (selon câble) - Contacts affleurants - Partie 001: Spécification technique
Aeronavtika - Konektorji, optični, pravokotni, večkontaktni, s stojalom in ploščo, vdolbina Quadrax, s premerom kapice 2,5 mm - Delovna temperatura - 65 °C do 125 °C (odvisna od kabla) - Izravnani kontakti - 1. del: Tehnična specifikacija
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Sep-2008
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 27-Aug-2008
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 10-Sep-2008
Overview
EN 4626-001:2008 is a CEN aerospace technical specification for optical rectangular multicontact rack-and-panel connectors using Quadrax cavities (size 8) with 2.5 mm ferrules. The standard covers fibre sub‑assembly contacts and a pair of adaptors compatible with EN 4531-101 optical contacts, intended for continuous operation in the temperature range −65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent). It defines general characteristics, qualification, acceptance, quality assurance and required test programs for flush optical contacts used in ARINC 600 style housings.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & compatibility
- Specifies adaptors to fit standard Quadrax cavities and EN 4531-101 optical contacts.
- Designed for ARINC 600 equipment interfaces and Quadrax size 8 cavities.
- Mechanical design
- Adaptors include an integral alignment sleeve for precise ferrule alignment.
- Polarization by keyways on adaptors and keys on contact bodies.
- Adaptors permit installation/removal from the rear without removing the connector insert.
- Environmental & performance
- Rated continuous operating temperatures from −65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent).
- Corrosion protection requirement when dissimilar metals are in contact (electromotive force ≤ 0.25 V, per EN 3197 guidance).
- Testing & qualification
- Uses EN 2591-100 test methods as applicable. Key tests include:
- Insertion loss (EN 2591-601) and Return loss (EN 2591-605) after termination and environmental tests.
- Mechanical endurance (EN 2591-6406): 500 connector cycles; additional maintenance‑ageing test of 10 insertion/extraction cycles.
- Vibration (EN 2591-6403) and Shock (EN 2591-6402).
- Salt mist (EN 2591-6307): 48 hours (where applicable).
- Qualification, sampling and test sequences are defined; quality assurance follows EN 9133.
- Uses EN 2591-100 test methods as applicable. Key tests include:
- Drawings & dimensions
- Mating and displacement dimensions, coupling conditions and interference checks are specified to ensure mechanical intermateability.
Applications
- Aerospace onboard optical interconnects in avionics racks and panels where ARINC 600 interfaces are used.
- Systems requiring robust, high‑precision fibre optic connections in harsh environments: temperature extremes, vibration and shock.
- Retrofit or new designs needing compatibility with EN 4531-101 optical contacts and Quadrax ARINC cavities.
Who uses this standard
- Avionics hardware designers and system integrators specifying optical connectors for aircraft equipment.
- Connector manufacturers and suppliers producing Quadrax adaptors and fibre optic contacts.
- Test laboratories and quality managers executing qualification and acceptance programs for aerospace optical interconnects.
Related standards
- EN 4531-101 (optical contact product standard)
- EN 4626-002 (performance & contact arrangement)
- EN 2591-100 (test methods)
- ARINC 600 (equipment interfaces)
- EN 3197 (installation / corrosion guidance)
- EN 9133 (quality management – qualification)
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 4626-001:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 001: Technical specification". This standard covers: This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for fibre sub-assembly contact in rack and panel connectors, intended for use in a temperature range from 65 °C to 125 °C continuous (cable dependent). This standard specifies a pair of adaptors to fit with standard Quadrax cavities and EN 4531-101 optical contact.
This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for fibre sub-assembly contact in rack and panel connectors, intended for use in a temperature range from 65 °C to 125 °C continuous (cable dependent). This standard specifies a pair of adaptors to fit with standard Quadrax cavities and EN 4531-101 optical contact.
SIST EN 4626-001:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel,
Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C
(cable dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 001: Technical specification
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Optische Rechtecksteckverbinder, Quadrax-Kontaktkammer,
Durchmesser 2,5 mm Ferrule - Betriebstemperaturen - 65 °C bis 125 °C (vom Kabel
abhängig) - Bündige Kontakte - Teil 001: Technische Lieferbedingungen
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs, optique, rectangulaire, à contacts multiples, rackables,
cavité Quadrax, ferrule diamètre 2,5 mm - Température d'utilisation - 65 °C à 125 °C
(selon câble) - Contacts affleurants - Partie 001: Spécification technique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4626-001:2008
ICS:
49.060 /HWDOVNDLQYHVROMVND Aerospace electric
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 4626-001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2008
ICS 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular,
multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter
ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C (cable
dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 001: Technical specification
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs, optique, rectangulaire, à Luft- und Raumfahrt - Optische Rechtecksteckverbinder,
contacts multiples, rackables, cavité Quadrax, ferrule
Quadrax-Kontaktkammer, Durchmesser 2,5 mm Ferrule -
diamètre 2,5 mm - Température d'utilisation - 65 °C à 125 Betriebstemperaturen - 65 °C bis 125 °C (vom Kabel
°C (selon câble) - Contacts affleurants - Partie 001: abhängig) - Bündige Kontakte - Teil 001: Technische
Spécification technique Lieferbedingungen
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Description .5
5 Design .5
6 Drawings.6
7 Tests.9
8 Quality assurance.12
9 Designation and marking.15
Foreword
This document (EN 4626-001:2008) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of ASD,
prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
This family of fibre optic contact sub-assemblies are suitable for use in ARINC 600 connectors with
size 8 Quadrax cavities in aerospace onboard applications. It provides easy access for optical contact end
face cleaning.
1 Scope
This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality
assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for fibre sub-assembly contact in rack and panel
connectors, intended for use in a temperature range from − 65 °C to 125 °C continuous (cable dependent).
This standard specifies a pair of adaptors to fit with standard Quadrax cavities and EN 4531-101 optical contact.
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.
*
EN 2591-100 , Aerospace series — Elements of electrical and optical connection — Test methods — Part 100:
General
1)
EN 3197, Aerospace series — Installation of aircraft electrical and optical interconnection systems
EN 4531-101, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, circular, single and multipin, coupled by threaded ring —
1)
Flush contacts — Part 101: Optical contact for EN 4641-100 cable − 55 °C to 125 °C — Product standard
EN 4626-002, Aerospace series — Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax
cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule — Operating temperatures − 65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent) — Flush
contacts — Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements
EN 9133, Aerospace series — Quality management systems — Qualification procedure for aerospace
standard parts
2)
ARINC 600, Air transport avionics — Equipment interfaces
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms, definitions and abbreviations given in EN 2591-100 apply.
*
And all its parts quoted in this standard.
1) Published as ASD Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard.
2) Published by: Aeronautical Radio, Inc. 2551 Riva road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
4 Description
4.1 Optical sub-assembly and adaptor
The optical sub-assembly comprises of an EN 4531-101 fibre optic contact, male and female adaptors
allowing positioning of the fibre optic contact in either a plug or receptacle Quadrax size 8 cavity or a single
part which integrates the EN 4531-101 contact and adaptor.
The female adaptor is characterised by the integral alignment sleeve providing precise alignment of the optical
ferrules.
The optical contact sub-assemblies are polarized by means of keyways in the adaptors and keys on the
contact body.
4.2 Materials and surface treatment
4.2.1 Requirements
When dissimilar metals are in close contact, adequate protection against corrosion shall be used for the
electromotive force of the cell not to exceed 0,25 V (see EN 3197).
4.2.2 Housing and inserts
The connector housing and insert arrangement information are detailed in ARINC 600 standards.
4.2.3 Optical contacts
Details of the optical contacts and alignment sleeves are detailed in EN 4531-101.
4.2.4 Adaptor
The adaptor shall be of suitable material as specified in the product standard.
5 Design
5.1 Housing
Connector housing is defined in the ARINC 600 standard. Quadrax cavity arrangements will be defined in
Technical Report in preparation.
5.2 Optical contact
See EN 4531-101.
5.3 Adaptor
The adaptor is designed to provide mechanical retention and accurate alignment of the EN 4531-101 fibre
optic contact within an ARINC 600 housing containing Quadrax size 8 cavities.
The adaptor is keyed and mechanically retained in the ARINC 600 Quadrax size 8 insert cavity.
The design permits installation of individual adaptors and contacts without removal of the connertor insert.
Fitting and removal of the adaptor will be from the rear of the connec
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