IEC 61300-2-2:2026

• Abstract:

  IEC 61300-2-2:2026 evaluates the effects of a number of successive cycles of mating and un-mating of fibre optic connectors or other interconnecting devices on optical performance and mechanical degradation of the component under normal usage conditions.; This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:; a) definition of the mating durability test also for a plug-receptacle configuration of the device under test (DUT);; b) deletion of measurement condition B;; c) definition of a unique measurement condition;; d) addition of performance categories in the severities;; e) introduction of new severity levels for connectors and hardened connectors;; f) definition of new cleaning criteria during mating durability test;; g) deletion of performance category E in the severities.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Jul-2026
• 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: 14-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 17-Jul-2026

• Revises: IEC 61300-2-2:2009 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-2: Tests - Mating durability
• Effective Date: 17-Nov-2023

IEC 61300-2-2:2026 is an International Standard from IEC for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. It specifies a mating durability test method that uses repeated mating and un-mating cycles to check changes in optical performance and mechanical wear under normal usage conditions. Engineers, test labs, quality managers, and buyers use it when they need a repeatable way to assess connector durability.

What does IEC 61300-2-2:2026 specify?

IEC 61300-2-2:2026 specifies how to evaluate the effect of successive mating and un-mating cycles on fibre optic connectors and other interconnecting devices. The document is organized into scope, normative references, terms and definitions, a general description, apparatus, procedure, severity, and details to be specified and reported.

The test applies to a plug-adaptor-plug configuration or a plug-receptacle configuration of the device under test (DUT). Figures 1 and 2 show those two setups, and Table 1 links recommended severity levels to performance categories and component types.

What are the key requirements of IEC 61300-2-2:2026?

IEC 61300-2-2:2026 gives a practical test sequence: precondition the DUT, inspect it, cycle it, monitor optical change during cycling, then perform final inspection and measurements. In practice, this means the test is not just repeated plugging - it also checks whether the device still meets its specified optical and mechanical limits after wear.

Test setup and preconditioning

The DUT is tested under normal conditions of use, with suitable fixtures such as clamps or jaws used when needed to keep the parts aligned. This matters because misalignment can distort the result and hide real connector wear.

The DUT is preconditioned for a minimum of 2 h at standard atmospheric conditions in accordance with IEC 61300-1. Initial inspection follows IEC 61300-3-1, and the initial measurement must follow the relevant IEC 61753 series performance standard or IEC 62005 series reliability document.

Cycling and measurement

The test uses repeated mating and un-mating cycles. The initial optical measurement is the baseline, and the minimum time between cycles is 3 s. If the DUT has more than one coupling mechanism, each cycle is carried out with all mechanisms properly engaged.

The mating force is normally applied by hand, unless the manufacturer defines another method. If the manufacturer specifies a different method, the method and the applied force or torque must be reported. For a plug-adaptor-plug configuration, only one plug is cycled.

Monitoring, cleaning, and pass/fail

During the test, attenuation, return loss, or both are monitored in accordance with IEC 61300-3-3 unless the relevant performance or reliability document gives other limits. Measurements are recorded after every mating, so the test captures changes as they happen.

If the optical performance does not meet requirements during cycling, the DUT may be inspected, cleaned, and measured up to 3 times. The measurements taken before cleaning are recorded but are not used for pass/fail evaluation. The DUT fails when performance still does not meet requirements after four consecutive measurement attempts.

Final checks and severity

After cycling, the DUT is visually examined for broken or worn parts, difficulty engaging or separating, seal damage, and interface damage such as breakage, chipping, or scratching. The final measurements again follow the relevant IEC 61753 or IEC 62005 document.

Table 1 gives recommended severities by performance category and component type. It distinguishes connectors, field mountable connectors, passive components, and hardened connectors, and it uses categories defined in IEC 61753-1.

What terms does IEC 61300-2-2:2026 define?

DUT means device under test, the connector assembly or configuration being subjected to the mating durability cycles.

Mating durability is the ability of the DUT to withstand repeated mating and un-mating without unacceptable optical or mechanical degradation.

Attenuation is the optical loss monitored during the test to see whether repeated use changes transmission performance.

Return loss is the reflected optical signal measured during the test to check interface quality during and after cycling.

Preconditioning is the initial conditioning period at standard atmospheric conditions before the test begins.

Severity is the recommended test level used to match the DUT category to a cycle count and test expectation.

Performance category is the classification used in IEC 61753-1 and in Table 1 to select an appropriate severity.

Who uses IEC 61300-2-2:2026?

IEC 61300-2-2:2026 is used by fibre optic connector manufacturers, passive component suppliers, test laboratories, and quality or reliability teams. It is also relevant to certification bodies and purchasers who need a defined durability test for product qualification, supplier comparison, or conformance checking. In practice, it supports design verification, type testing, reliability assessment, and acceptance testing for fibre optic interconnecting devices.

What changed in IEC 61300-2-2:2026 from the previous edition?

IEC 61300-2-2:2026 is the fourth edition and replaces the third edition published in 2009. The stated technical changes are:

• the mating durability test now also covers a plug-receptacle configuration of the DUT
• measurement condition B was deleted
• one measurement condition was defined
• performance categories were added to the severities
• new severity levels were introduced for connectors and hardened connectors
• new cleaning criteria were defined for the mating durability test
• performance category E was deleted from the severities

Which standards are used with IEC 61300-2-2:2026?

IEC 61300-1 provides the general guidance and the standard atmospheric preconditioning conditions. IEC 61300-3-1 provides visual examination methods for the initial and final inspections.

IEC 61300-3-3 provides the active monitoring of attenuation and return loss during the test. The IEC 61753 series provides the relevant performance limits, and the IEC 62005 series provides the relevant reliability requirements. IEC TR 62627-01 is named for connector cleaning methods that may be used during the test.

What does the IEC 61300-2-2:2026 document contain?

The document contains a general description of the test, apparatus requirements for the fixture, force application, and measuring equipment, and a step-by-step procedure covering preconditioning, initial inspection, cycling, measurements, and final examinations. It also includes severity guidance, reporting items that must be stated in the test report, and two figures that show the test setup for the plug-adaptor-plug and plug-receptacle configurations.

Table 1 summarizes recommended severity values for different performance categories and component types. The document is therefore useful both as a test method and as a reporting framework for design work, laboratory testing, certification, and audits.

IEC 61300-2-2 ®
Edition 4.0 2026-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures -
Part 2-2: Tests - Mating durability
ICS 33.180.20  ISBN 978-2-8327-1374-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 General description . 4
5 Apparatus . 4
5.1 Fixture . 4
5.2 Application of force . 5
5.3 Measuring equipment . 5
6 Procedure . 5
6.1 Preconditioning . 5
6.2 Initial inspection . 5
6.3 Cycling . 5
6.4 Measurements . 6
6.4.1 General . 6
6.4.2 Measurement and cleaning conditions . 6
6.4.3 Final examinations and measurements . 6
7 Severity . 6
8 Details to be specified and reported . 7
Bibliography . 8

Figure 1 – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration . 5
Figure 2 – Mating durability test for a plug-receptacle configuration . 5

Table 1 – Recommended severity values . 6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 General description . 4
5 Apparatus . 5
5.1 Fixture . 5
5.2 Application of force . 5
5.3 Measuring equipment . 5
6 Procedure . 5
6.1 Preconditioning . 5
6.2 Initial inspection . 5
6.3 Cycling . 5
6.4 Measurements . 6
6.4.1 General . 6
5.3.2 Measurement condition A .
5.3.3 Measurement condition B .
6.4.2 Measurement and cleaning conditions . 7
6.4.3 Post test examination Final examinations and measurements . 7
7 Severity . 8
8 Details to be specified and reported . 8
Bibliography . 9

Figure 1 – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration . 6
Figure 2 – Mating durability test for a plug-socketreceptacle configuration . 6

Table 1 – Severity level .
Table 1 – Recommended severity values . 8
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Part 2-2: Tests - Mating durability

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IEC 61300-2-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic interconnecting devices
and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an International
Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition, published in 2009. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) definition of the mating durability test also for a plug-receptacle configuration of the device
under test (DUT);
b) deletion of measurement condition B;
c) Definition of a unique measurement condition;
d) addition of performance categories in the severities;
e) introduction of new severity levels for connectors and hardened connectors;
f) definition of new cleaning criteria during mating durability test;
g) deletion of performance category E in the severities.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86B/5225/FDIS 86B/5247/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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A list of all parts of IEC 61300 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures,
can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
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specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61300 evaluates the effects of a number of successive cycles of engagement
mating and separation un-mating of fibre optic connectors or other interconnecting devices on
optical performance and mechanical degradation of the component under normal usage
conditions.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 61300-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 61300-3-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements - Visual examination
IEC 61300-3-3, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-3: Examinations and measurements - Active monitoring of
changes in attenuation and return loss
IEC 61300-3-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and
measurement procedures – Part 3-4: Examinations and measurements – Attenuation
IEC 61753 (all parts), Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Performance standard
IEC 62005 (all parts), Reliability of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
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4 General description
The device under test (DUT), i.e. the plug-receptacle or plug-adaptor-plug configuration, is
subjected to a number of successive cycles of engagement mating and separation un-mating.
If more than one coupling mechanism is involved, each cycle of engagement shall be conducted
with all other mechanisms properly engaged.
5 Apparatus
The apparatus shall include the following elements:
5.1 Fixture
The device DUT should shall be tested under normal conditions of use. Where appropriate,
suitable clamps, jaws or other means may can be used to hold the mating parts of the device
DUT in proper alignment during the test.
5.2 Application of force
Use a means of applying the force or torque to engage and separate the specimen. Unless
otherwise stated, the force to engage the device shall be applied manually. Where required, a
means of applying the engagement force or torque shall be specified.
The force to mate and un-mate the DUT shall be applied by hand, unless otherwise defined by
the manufacturer. If an alternative method is defined by the manufacturer’s instructions, the
method and the amount of force or the torque value that must be applied shall be reported.
5.3 Measuring equipment
Unless otherwise specified, The measuring equipment specified in IEC 61300-3-4 IEC 61300-
3-3 shall be connected to the DUT for monitoring the optical performance during the test.
6 Procedure
6.1 Preconditioning
The DUT shall be preconditioned for a minimum of 2 h at the standard atmospheric conditions
in accordance with IEC 61300-1.
6.2 Initial inspection
Complete initial examinations and measurements of the specimen as specified in the relevant
specification.
Initial examinations shall be completed in accordance with IEC 61300-3-1 and the
measurements of the DUT shall be performed as specified in the relevant IEC 61753 series
performance standard or in the relevant IEC 62005 series reliability document.
6.3 Cycling
Unless otherwise specified in the relevant specification, a cycle shall consist of one normal full
engagement and separation of the coupling mechanism to be evaluated. The minimum time
between each engagement shall be 3 s.
The initial optical measurement is taken with the plug mated to the plug-adaptor or receptacle
and serves as the baseline for the change in attenuation and return loss during and after testing.
The plug is then un-mated and mated. This un-mating and mating operations represent one
cycle. The minimum time between each un-mating/mating cycle shall be 3 s.
When the specimen DUT involves more than one coupling mechanism, the cycles shall be
conducted with all mechanisms properly engaged mated. The mating shall be accomplished
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In the case of a plug-adaptor-plug configuration,
only one plug is subjected to successive engagement mating and separations un-mating cycles,
see Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1 – Mating durability test for a plug-adaptor-plug configuration

Figure 2 – Mating durability test for a plug-socketreceptacle configuration
6.4 Measurements
6.4.1 General
The DUT's attenuation and/or return loss of the specimen, or both, shall be monitored during
the test, in accordance with IEC 61300-3-3, unless otherwise specified in the relevant
specification IEC 61753 series performance standard or in the relevant IEC 62005 series
reliability document. The results shall be within the limit given in the specification relevant
IEC 61753 series performance standard or in the relevant IEC 62005 series reliability document.
Choose one of the measurement conditions below.
5.3.2 Measurement condition A
Measurements are recorded after every mating. If the value of attenuation or return loss
exceeds the specified limit, the measurement should be recorded. The connector may then be
cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the test resumed. The cleaning of the
connector shall be recorded.
The number of cleaning operations shall be limited to 20 (4 % of matings).
5.3.3 Measurement condition B
The sample population is divided as equally as possible into three specimen groups. Each group
is mounted in a holding fixture (e.g. adapter panel) at the following distances from the floor:
0,9 m, 1,4 m and 1,8 m.
For each connector pair, perform an initial cleaning and record baseline optical measurements
(e.g. attenuation, return loss). For each connector pair, perform optical measurements on every
th th
25 mating. Clean only the cycled connector prior to every 25 mating. Clean both connectors
th
prior to every 50 mating. The following sequence is an example:
0-1 Cleaning (both sides)
1-1 Engagement
1-2 Separation
2-1 Engagement
2-2 Separation
….
24-1 Engagement
24-2 Separation
24-3 Cleaning (cycled plug only)
25-1 Engagement
25-2 Measurement
25-3 Separation
….
49-1 Engagement
49-2 Separation
49-3 Cleaning (both connectors)
50-1 Engagement
50-2 Measurement
50-3 Separation
….
74-1 Engagement
74-2 Separation
74-3 Cleaning (cycled plug only)
75-1 Engagement
75-2 Measurement
75-3 Separation
….
199-1 Engagement
199-2 Separation
199-3 Cleaning (both connectors)
200-1 Engagement
200-2 Measurement
200-3 Separation
If, after the specified number of cycles has been reached, and a specimen does not meet the
optical criteria after cleaning, then up to two re-cleanings are permitted.
6.4.2 Measurement and cleaning conditions
Measurements are recorded after every mating.
The DUT may be inspected and cleaned according to
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IEC 61300-2-2 ®
Edition 4.0 2026-07
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Procédures
fondamentales d'essais et de mesures -
Partie 2-2: Essais - Durabilité de l'accouplement
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AVANT-PROPOS . 2
1 Domaine d'application . 4
2 Références normatives . 4
3 Termes et définitions . 4
4 Description générale . 4
5 Appareillage . 4
5.1 Dispositif de fixation . 4
5.2 Application de la force . 5
5.3 Équipement de mesure . 5
6 Procédure . 5
6.1 Préconditionnement . 5
6.2 Examen initial . 5
6.3 Cycles . 5
6.4 Mesures . 6
6.4.1 Généralités . 6
6.4.2 Conditions de mesure et de nettoyage . 6
6.4.3 Examens et mesurages finaux . 6
7 Sévérité . 6
8 Informations détaillées à spécifier et à consigner dans le rapport d’essai . 7
Bibliographie . 8

Figure 1 – Essai de durabilité de l'accouplement pour une configuration fiche-raccord-
fiche . 5
Figure 2 – Essai de durabilité de l'accouplement pour une configuration fiche-embase . 5

Tableau 1 – Valeurs de sévérité recommandées . 6

COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques -
Procédures fondamentales d'essais et de mesures -
Partie 2-2: Essais - Durabilité de l'accouplement

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L'IEC 61300-2-2 a été établie par le sous-comité 86B: Dispositifs d'interconnexion et
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Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2009. Cette édition
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