BS EN 61300-2-2-2008 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 61300-2-2:2008 — Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components — Basic test and measurement procedures — Part 2-2: Tests — Mating durability. This standard specifies a mechanical/optical test method to evaluate the effects of repeated engagement and separation (mating cycles) of fibre‑optic connectors and interconnecting devices on optical performance (attenuation and return loss) and mechanical degradation under normal conditions of use.

Abstract

Defines procedures, fixturing, measurement conditions and severity levels for mating durability testing of fibre‑optic connectors and passive interconnecting components. The test assesses changes in optical loss and return loss plus visible mechanical wear after a defined number of mating cycles; two measurement conditions (A and B) and defined cleaning/inspection intervals are included. The BS adoption is aligned with the IEC/EN edition addressing the 2009 technical content.

General information

• Status: Current / published (national adoption of the IEC/EN text).
• Publication date: Published by BSI 30 April 2009 (BS designation year 2008).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI).
• ICS / categories: 33.180.20 (Fibre optic interconnecting devices); (also cross‑referenced to measurement ICS such as 17.220.20 in some catalogs).
• Edition / version: National adoption of IEC/EN edition corresponding to IEC 61300-2-2:2009 (document historically referenced as BS EN 61300-2-2:2008).
• Number of pages: 14 pages.

Scope

This part of the IEC/EN/BS 61300 series specifies a standardised test 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 (attenuation and return loss) and on mechanical degradation of the component when used under normal conditions. It covers apparatus, fixturing, force application, measurement methods, cycling procedures, measurement conditions A and B, severity levels and information that must be recorded and specified by the purchaser.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test apparatus and fixturing to control alignment and axial force during mating cycles.
• Specified cycling procedures: number of mate/unmate cycles, cycle rate and intervals between cycles.
• Two measurement conditions (A and B) describing the frequency of optical checks and cleaning intervals during the test.
• Severity levels and guidance to select appropriate test severity for plug‑socket and other configurations.
• Measurements to record: change in insertion loss (attenuation), change in return loss (where applicable), and post‑test visual/mechanical inspection for wear or damage.
• Details to be specified by purchaser/supplier: sample conditioning, environmental conditions (if outside normal use), connector types, number of samples and acceptance criteria.

Typical use and users

Used by connector manufacturers, component and module OEMs, independent test laboratories, telecommunications equipment suppliers, installers and procurement/specification engineers to verify mechanical endurance and stable optical performance of connectors and passive interconnect components over their expected mating cycles. Also used in product qualification, incoming inspection and supplier acceptance testing.

Related standards

Part of the IEC/EN 61300 series. Commonly referenced related parts include IEC/EN 61300‑1 (general test and measurement procedures), IEC/EN 61300‑3‑1 (visual examination), IEC/EN 61300‑3‑4 (attenuation measurements) and IEC/EN 61300‑3‑3 (active monitoring of changes in attenuation and return loss). It supersedes earlier editions (for example the 2003 edition) and is identical to the IEC 61300‑2‑2:2009/EN 61300‑2‑2:2009 texts in national adoption.

Keywords

fibre optic connectors, mating durability, mating cycles, insertion loss, return loss, connector endurance, test procedures, IEC 61300, EN 61300, BSI, connector qualification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A standard test method (BS EN 61300-2-2:2008) for assessing the mating durability of fibre‑optic connectors and passive interconnecting devices — i.e., how repeated mate/unmate cycles affect optical and mechanical performance.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test apparatus, fixturing, cycling procedure, measurement conditions (A and B), severity levels, the optical measurements to be made (attenuation and return loss where applicable) and post‑test examinations. It specifies what details should be recorded and supplied when ordering the test.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Connector and component manufacturers, test laboratories, telecom equipment OEMs, procurement/specification engineers and installers who need to verify connector endurance and stability of optical performance over repeated mating cycles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2008/2009 national/IEC/EN adoption replaced earlier editions (for example the 2003 edition). The BS EN text is the national adoption aligned with IEC 61300‑2‑2:2009; users should check national catalogues for later amendments or technically linked corrigenda.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2‑2 of the IEC/EN/BS 61300 series (Basic test and measurement procedures for fibre‑optic interconnecting devices and passive components). Other parts cover visual examinations, attenuation measurements and related test/measurement procedures.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Mating durability; mating cycles; fibre‑optic connectors; insertion loss; return loss; endurance testing; IEC 61300; EN 61300; BSI; connector qualification.