IEC TR 62362:2020

Selection of optical fibre cable specifications relative to mechanical, ingress, climatic or electromagnetic characteristics - Guidance

IEC/TR 62362: 2020 which is a technical report, provides information on the specification of optical fibre cables with respect to the mechanical, ingress, climatic and chemical or electromagnetic characteristics (MICE) as classified in ISO/IEC 11801-1. In this classification system, each letter of the four initials of the acronym are subscripted with a value from one to three to indicate different severities. The current attributes and severities are found in Annex A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- replacement of references and information from ISO/IEC 24702 and ISO/IEC 11801 with ISO/IEC 11801-1;
- update of the MICE table;
- update of the current optical fibre designations of IEC 60793-2-10 and IEC 60793-2-50.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Sep-2020
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.180.10 - Fibres and cables
• Technical Committee: SC 86A - Fibres and cables
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 29-Sep-2020
• Completion Date: 14-Sep-2020

Relations

• Revises: IEC TR 62362:2010 - Selection of optical fibre cable specifications relative to mechanical, ingress, climatic or electromagnetic characteristics - Guidance
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC TR 62362 ®
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TECHNICAL
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Selection of optical fibre cable specifications relative to mechanical, ingress,
climatic or electromagnetic characteristics – Guidance
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ICS 33.180.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-8818-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 6
3.1 Terms and definitions . 6
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 6
4 MICE attributes and severities . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Mechanical . 7
4.2.1 Shock/bump. 7
4.2.2 Vibration . 7
4.2.3 Tensile force . 7
4.2.4 Crush . 7
4.2.5 Impact . 7
4.2.6 Bending, flexing and torsion . 7
4.3 Ingress . 8
4.3.1 Basic consideration . 8
4.3.2 Particulate ingress . 8
4.3.3 Water immersion . 8
4.4 Climatic . 8
4.4.1 General . 8
4.4.2 Ambient temperature . 8
4.4.3 Rate of change of temperature . 8
4.4.4 Humidity . 8
4.4.5 Solar radiation . 8
4.4.6 Liquid pollution . 9
4.4.7 Gaseous pollution . 10
4.5 Electromagnetic . 11
Annex A (informative) Details of MICE classification . 12
Annex B (informative) IEC optical fibre cable standards . 15
Annex C (informative) Fibre specifications and tests . 17
C.1 Specifications . 17
C.2 Measurements and tests . 17
C.3 Technical reports . 19
Bibliography . 20

Table 1 – Resistance to solar radiation . 9
Table 2 – Liquid pollution . 9
Table 3 – Gaseous pollution resistance. 10
Table 4 – Gaseous pollution resistance. 10
Table A.1 – Details of MICE classification (mechanical) . 12
Table A.2 – Details of MICE classification (ingress) . 12
Table A.3 – Details of MICE classification (climatic and chemical) . 13
Table A.4 – Details of MICE classification (electromagnetic) . 14

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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SELECTION OF OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
RELATIVE TO MECHANICAL, INGRESS, CLIMATIC OR
ELECTROMAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS – GUIDANCE

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
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
The main task of IEC technical committees is to prepare International Standards. However, a
technical committee may propose the publication of a technical report when it has collected
data of a different kind from that which is normally published as an International Standard, for
example "state of the art".
IEC 62362 which is a Technical Report, has been prepared by subcommittee 86A: Fibres and
cables, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) replacement of references and information from ISO/IEC 24702 and ISO/IEC 11801 with
ISO/IEC 11801-1;
b) update of the MICE table;
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c) update of the current optical fibre designations of IEC 60793-2-10 and IEC 60793-2-50.
The text of this technical report is based on the following documents:
Enquiry draft Report on voting
86A/1987/DTR 86A/2029/RVDTR
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical report can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
INTRODUCTION
Optical fibre cable specification standards are defined in IEC 60794 (all parts), which are
listed in Annex B. They are organized in a hierarchy similar to the IECQ system. They differ
from the IECQ system in that they are all performance standards. Optical fibre cable
standards specify the attributes and tests on cables intended to verify adequate protection of
fibres against external influences during the cabling process, cable installation handling and
from environmental effects during storage and operation. The attributes of the fibres within
the cable are defined by reference to optical fibre specification standards of the IEC 60793
series, which are listed in Annex C. A complete and up-to-date listing of standards in the
IEC 60793 and IEC
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– 2 – IEC TR 62362:2020 RLV © IEC 2020
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 2
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 6
3.1 Terms and definitions . 6
3.2 Acronyms Abbreviated terms . 6
4 MICE attributes and severities . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Mechanical . 7
4.2.1 Shock/bump. 7
4.2.2 Vibration . 7
4.2.3 Tensile force . 7
4.2.4 Crush . 7
4.2.5 Impact . 7
4.2.6 Bending, flexing and torsion . 7
4.3 Ingress . 8
4.3.1 Basic consideration . 8
4.3.2 Particulate ingress . 8
4.3.3 Water immersion . 8
4.4 Climatic . 8
4.4.1 General . 8
4.4.2 Ambient temperature . 8
4.4.3 Rate of change of temperature . 8
4.4.4 Humidity . 8
4.4.5 Solar radiation . 9
4.4.6 Liquid pollution . 9
4.4.7 Gaseous pollution . 10
4.5 Electromagnetic . 11
Annex A (informative) Details of MICE classification . 12
Annex B (informative) IEC optical fibre cable standards . 15
Annex C (informative) Fibre specifications and tests . 18
C.1 Specifications . 18
C.2 Measurements and tests . 18
C.3 Technical reports . 20
Bibliography . 21

Table 1 – Resistance to solar radiation . 9
Table 2 – Liquid pollution . 10
Table 3 – Gaseous pollution resistance. 10
Table 4 – Gaseous pollution resistance. 11
Table A.1 – Details of MICE classification (mechanical) . 12
Table A.2 – Details of MICE classification (ingress) . 12
Table A.3 – Details of MICE classification (climatic and chemical) . 13
Table A.4 – Details of MICE classification (Gas) .
Table A.54 – Details of MICE classification (electromagnetic) . 14

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
SELECTION OF OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
RELATIVE TO MECHANICAL, INGRESS, CLIMATIC OR
ELECTROMAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS – GUIDANCE

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.
3) IEC Publications have the form of recommendations for international use and are accepted by IEC National
Committees in that sense. While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the technical content of IEC
Publications is accurate, IEC cannot be held responsible for the way in which they are used or for any
misinterpretation by any end user.
4) In order to promote international uniformity, IEC National Committees undertake to apply IEC Publications
transparently to the maximum extent possible in their national and regional publications. Any divergence
between any IEC Publication and the corresponding national or regional publication shall be clearly indicated in
the latter.
5) IEC itself does not provide any attestation of conformity. Independent certification bodies provide conformity
assessment services and, in some areas, access to IEC marks of conformity. IEC is not responsible for any
services carried out by independent certification bodies.
6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
7) No liability shall attach to IEC or its directors, employees, servants or agents including individual experts and
members of its technical committees and IEC National Committees for any personal injury, property damage or
other damage of any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, or for costs (including legal fees) and
expenses arising out of the publication, use of, or reliance upon, this IEC Publication or any other IEC
Publications.
8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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The main task of IEC technical committees is to prepare International Standards. However, a
technical committee may propose the publication of a technical report when it has collected
data of a different kind from that which is normally published as an International Standard, for
example "state of the art".
IEC 62362 which is a Technical Report, has been prepared by subcommittee 86A: Fibres and
cables, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) replacement of references and information from ISO/IEC 24702 and ISO/IEC 11801 with
ISO/IEC 11801-1;
b) update of the MICE table;
c) update of the current optical fibre designations of IEC 60793-2-10 and IEC 60793-2-50.
The text of this technical report is based on the following documents:
Enquiry draft Report on voting
86A/1987/DTR 86A/2029/RVDTR
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical report can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
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