IEC 61300-2-15:2008

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-15: Tests - Torque strength of coupling mechanism

IEC 61300-2-15:2008 applies an overload torque to twist-type coupling mechanisms. It is applicable to threaded or bayonet-twist type coupling mechanisms. It can be used to ensure that the coupling mechanism of a connector set or connector-device combination will withstand the torsional loads likely to be applied during normal service. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include reexamination of the pre-conditioning and rewriting of the entire composition according to the latest IEC Directives.

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques - Méthodes fondamentales d'essais et de mesures - Partie 2-15: Essais - Robustesse du mécanisme de verrouillage aux efforts de torsion

IEC 61300-2-15:2008 applique un couple de surcharge à des mécanismes de verrouillage rotationnels. Elle est applicable à des mécanismes de verrouillage rotationnels filetés ou à baïonnette. Elle peut être utilisée pour vérifier que le mécanisme de verrouillage d’un jeu de connecteurs ou d’une combinaison connecteur-dispositif résistera aux charges de torsion susceptibles d’être appliquées dans des conditions normales de fonctionnement. Cette seconde édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1995, dont elle constitue une révision technique. Les modifications techniques spécifiques par rapport à l’édition précédente incluent le réexamen du préconditionnement et une réécriture du document complet conformément aux toutes dernières directives de l’IEC.
La présente version bilingue (2020-08) correspond à la version anglaise monolingue publiée en 2008-02.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Feb-2008
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices
• Technical Committee: SC 86B - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
• Drafting Committee: WG 4 - TC 86/SC 86B/WG 4
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 31-May-2008
• Completion Date: 07-Feb-2008

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IEC 61300-2-15
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-15: Tests – Torque strength of coupling mechanism

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IEC 61300-2-15
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-15: Tests – Torque strength of coupling mechanism

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 2-8318-9601-0

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3

1 Scope.5
2 Normative references.5
3 General description.5
4 Apparatus.5
4.1 Stand .5
4.2 Specimen holder.5
4.3 Coupling.6
4.4 Coupling shaft .6
4.5 Alignment mechanism.6
4.6 Torque applicator and gauge .6
5 Procedure.7
5.1 Preparation of specimens .7
5.2 Pre-conditioning .7
5.3 Specimen mounting .7
5.4 Torque loading .7
5.5 Post-test examination .7
6 Severity .7
7 Details to be specified.7

Figure 1 – Coupling torque tester .6

61300-2-15 © IEC:2008(E) – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –

Part 2-15: Tests –
Torque strength of coupling mechanism

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IEC 61300-2-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures –
Part 2-15: Tests – Torque strength of coupling mechanism

Dispositifs d’interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –
Méthodes fondamentales d’essais et de mesures –
Partie 2-15: Essais – Robustesse du mécanisme de verrouillage aux efforts
de torsion
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IEC 61300-2-15 ®
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and

measurement procedures –
Part 2-15: Tests – Torque strength of coupling mechanism

Dispositifs d’interconnexion et composants passifs à fibres optiques –

Méthodes fondamentales d’essais et de mesures –

Partie 2-15: Essais – Robustesse du mécanisme de verrouillage aux efforts

de torsion
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-8776-7

– 2 – IEC 61300-2-15:2008  IEC 2008
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 General description . 5
4 Apparatus . 5
4.1 Stand . 5
4.2 Specimen holder . 5
4.3 Coupling . 6
4.4 Coupling shaft . 6
4.5 Alignment mechanism . 6
4.6 Torque applicator and gauge . 6
5 Procedure . 7
5.1 Preparation of specimens . 7
5.2 Pre-conditioning . 7
5.3 Specimen mounting . 7
5.4 Torque loading . 7
5.5 Post-test examination . 7
6 Severity . 7
7 Details to be specified . 7

Figure 1 – Coupling torque tester . 6

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
_______________
FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –

Part 2-15: Tests –
Torque strength of coupling mechanism

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in accordance with conditions determined by
agreement between the two organizations.
2) The formal decisions or agreements of IEC on technical matters express, as nearly as possible, an international
consensus of opinion on the relevant subjects since each technical committee has representation from all
interested IEC National Committees.
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International Standard IEC 61300-2-15 has been prepared by sub-committee 86B: Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1995. It constitutes a
technical revision. Specific technical changes from the previous edition include reexamination
of the pre-conditioning and rewriting of the entire composition according to the latest IEC
Directives.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
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86B/2539/CDV 86B/2650/RVD
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
BASIC TEST AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES –

Part 2-15: Tests –
Torque strength of coupling mechanism

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61300 applies an overload torque to twist-type coupling mechanisms. It is
applicable to threaded or bayonet-twist type coupling mechanisms. It can be used to ensure
that the coupling mechanism of a connector set or connector-device combination will
withstand the torsional loads likely to be applied during normal service.
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.
IEC 61300-3-1: Fibre optic
...