What is BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 about?
BS EN IEC 61753 is a series on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components is a fibre-optic telecommunications technology for delivering broadband network access to end customers. BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 for mechanical splices defines the requirements for standard optical performance under a set of specified conditions. BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 contains the minimum tests, test severities and measurement requirements that a mechanical fibre splice need to satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the requirements of single-mode fibre splice for use in category OP (Outdoor protected) environments.
BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 contains a series or a set of tests and measurements with clearly stated conditions, severities and pass/fail criteria. The series of tests commonly referred to as an operating service environment or performance category is intended to be a basis to prove the product’s ability to satisfy the requirements of a specific application, market sector or user group.
Who is BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 for?
BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components is useful for:
- Telecommunication equipment and components manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Research and development facilities
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03?
Testing and inspection of optical fibre devices and components are essential safeguards for digital communications. BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 guides you about optical performance testing of fibre as the mechanical and environmental performance of a mechanical fibre splice is vital to the optical cabling system. Following performance testing requirements demonstrate that the mechanical splice remains functional under defined environmental conditions, without irreversible or reversible failures.
BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 provides information on tests and measurement methods for testing of optical fibre components which helps you to determine the ability of an optical-fibre cable to withstand and recover from the effects of a compressive force.
The installation of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components can be tricky sometimes as the success rate or yield of installation of mechanical splices depends on many variables (e.g., installer skills, ambient conditions, condition of tools. Using BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03 you understand the minimum tests, test severities and measurement requirements that a mechanical fibre splice needs to satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the requirements of mechanical fibre splice for use in category OP (Outdoor protected) environments.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03:2021 supersedes BS EN 61753-131-3:2011. BS EN IEC 61753‑131‑03:2021 includes some technical and editorial changes with respect to BS EN 61753-131-3:2011. These include:
- Addition of definitions
- Addition of IEC 60068-2-10 mould growth test and test severities for materials
- Replacement of the IEC 61753-1:2007 category U tests and test severities by the IEC 61753-1:2018 category OP tests
- Addition of the requirement that dimensions are in accordance with IEC 61756-1
- Addition of the bending moment test
- Change of low temperature in cold test and change of temperature test to −25°C. If 40°C is required, the user can refer to category OP+