What is BS EN 61300-2-47 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components about?
BS EN 61300-2-47 is a safety standard on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components.
BS EN 61300-2-47 details a procedure for determining the suitability of a fibre optic device to withstand the effects of thermal shock.
In practice, this means a noticeably short change over time between extreme temperatures.
Who is BS EN 61300-2-47 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components for?
BS EN 61300-2-47 on basic test and measurement procedures for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
- Manufacturers of measuring apparatus and testing equipment
- Testing authorities
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical and electronics engineers
- Electricians
Why should you use BS EN 61300-2-47 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components?
The procedure described in BS EN 61300-2-47 is conducted in accordance with IEC 60068-2-14, test Na.
The device under test (DUT) is first subjected to one extreme of temperature for a given period. It is then subjected to the other extreme of temperature for an equal period. Two test methods are considered:
- Manual
- Automatic
Both methods are considered equivalent. The reference method is the automatic one.
Overall, BS EN 61300-2-47 is useful as it assists with the standard atmospheric conditions that need to be controlled within some range to ensure proper correlation of data obtained from measurements and tests conducted in various facilities.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 61300-2-47:2016 supersedes BS EN 61300-2-47:2010 which is withdrawn.
BS EN 61300-2-47:2016 replaces the third edition published in 2010. BS EN 61300-2-47:2016 constitutes a technical revision.
BS EN 61300-2-47:2016 includes the following significant technical change with respect to the previous edition:
- Review of temperature limit in the test severity