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Fibre management systems and protective housings to be used in optical fibre communication systems - Product specifications - Part 2-4: Sealed dome fibre splice closures for category S & A

This specification contains the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements of a fully installed splice closure in order for it to be categorised as an EN standard product.

LWL-Spleißkassetten und -Muffen für die Anwendung in LWL-Kommunikationssystemen - Produktnormen - Teil 2-4: LWL-Muffen Bauart 1 mit abgedichteter Haube für die Kategorien S und A

1.1 Produktdefinition Dieses Dokument enthält die Anfangs- und Maßanforderungen zu Beginn der Lebensdauer sowie die optischen, mechanischen und umweltbezogenen Betriebsverhaltensanforderungen an eine vollständig installierte Spleißmuffe, damit sie als ein europäisches Normprodukt eingestuft werden kann. 1.2 Betriebsumgebung Die ausgewählten Prüfungen in Kombination mit der Prüfschärfe und der Dauer sind repräsentativ für eine Außenanlage mit unterirdischer und/oder Luftumgebungen, die definiert sind in: EN IEC 61753-1:2018 Kategorie S: unterirdische Umgebung Kategorie A: Umgebung in Luft 1.3 Zuverlässigkeit Die erwartete Betriebslebensdauer des Produkts in dieser Umgebung beträgt 20 Jahre, wobei die Einhaltung dieser Norm die Zuverlässigkeit des Produktes nicht sichergestellt. Diese sollte unter Verwendung eines anerkannten Programms zur Bewertung der Zuverlässigkeit vorausgesagt werden. 1.4 Qualitätssicherung Die Einhaltung dieser Norm stellt nicht die Gleichmäßigkeit bei der Fertigung des Produktes sicher. Diese sollte unter Verwendung eines anerkannten Qualitätssicherungsprogramms aufrechterhalten werden. 1.5 Zulässige Faser- und Kabeltypen Obwohl die Prüfungen der Gebrauchseigenschaften an Prüflingen mit nicht dispersionsverschobener Faser nach EN 60793-2-50, B1.3 (siehe Anhang A) durchgeführt wird, ist die einmal nach dieser europäischen Norm geprüfte Muffe auch für andere Fasertypen geeignet, z. B. für nulldispersionsverschobene, nichtnulldispersionsverschobene sowie für Mehrmodenfasern. Diese Muffennorm ermöglicht sowohl die Verwendung von Einmoden- als auch Mehrmoden-Lichtwellenleitern und deckt die Lichtwellenleiterkabel aller IEC-Normen mit ihren unterschiedlichen LWL-Aufnahmekapazitäten, Kabeltypen und -Ausführungen ab. Dies schließt unter anderem die Normen für LWL-Kabel EN 60794-2 (Innenkabel) und EN 60794-3 (Außenkabel) ein.

Organiseurs et boîtiers de fibres à utiliser dans les systèmes de communication par fibres optiques - Spécifications de produits - Partie 2-4: Boîtiers à épissure de fibres sous dôme scellés Type 1, pour catégories S & A

1.1 Définition du produit Le présent document contient les exigences de performances initiales, de début de vie, dimensionnelles, optiques, mécaniques et environnementales d’un boîtier à épissure entièrement installé, afin d’être classé comme produit couvert par une Norme européenne. 1.2 Environnement de fonctionnement Les essais choisis, combinés avec les sévérités et les durées, sont représentatifs d’une installation extérieure pour les environnements souterrains et/ou aériens définis par les normes suivantes: EN IEC 61753-1 catégorie S: environnement souterrain catégorie A: environnement aérien 1.3 Fiabilité Bien que l’espérance de vie en service prévue du produit dans cet environnement soit de 20 ans, la conformité à cette spécification ne garantit pas la fiabilité du produit. Il convient que celle-ci soit estimée en utilisant un programme reconnu d’évaluation de la fiabilité. 1.4 Assurance de la qualité La conformité à la présente spécification ne garantit pas la cohérence de fabrication du produit. Il convient qu’elle soit maintenue en utilisant un programme reconnu d’assurance qualité. 1.5 Types de fibres et câbles autorisés La présente norme de boîtier permet d’utiliser tant la fibre unimodale que la fibre multimodale et couvre tous les câbles à fibres optiques des normes IEC avec leurs différents types, capacités et conceptions de fibres. Cela inclut notamment les normes de câbles à fibres optiques EN 60794-2 (intérieurs), EN 60794-3 (extérieurs). Les essais de performance optique sont effectués sur des échantillons d’essais avec des fibres unimodales selon l’EN IEC 60793-2-50 (voir Annexe A). Le type de fibre choisi pour les échantillons d’essais optiques dépend de la conception du système de gestion des fibres.

Sistemi za upravljanje z optičnimi vlakni in zaščitna ohišja za optične komunikacijske sisteme - Specifikacije proizvoda - 2-4. del: Okrovi optičnih spojnic z zatesnjenimi pokrovi za kategorijo S&A

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Dec-2018
• ICS: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-May-2021
• Due Date: 02-Jul-2021
• Completion Date: 11-Jun-2021
• Ref Project: EN 50411-2-4:2021 - Fibre management systems and protective housings to be used in optical fibre communication systems - Product specifications - Part 2-4: Sealed dome fibre splice closures for category S & A

RELATIONS

• Revised: SIST EN 50411-2-4:2012 - Fibre organisers and closures to be used in optical fibre communication systems - Product specifications - Part 2-4: Sealed dome fibre splice closures Type 1, for category S & A
• Effective Date: 13-Feb-2018

Standards Content (sample)

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Fibre management systems and protective housings to be used in optical fibre

communication systems - Product specifications - Part 2-4: Sealed dome fibre splice

closures for category S & A
LWL-Spleißkassetten und -Muffen für die Anwendung in LWL-Kommunikationssystemen
- Produktnormen - Teil 2-4: LWL-Muffen Bauart 1 mit abgedichteter Haube für die
Kategorien S und A

Organiseurs et boîtiers de fibres à utiliser dans les systèmes de communication par

fibres optiques - Spécifications de produits - Partie 2-4: Boîtiers à épissure de fibres sous

dôme scellés Type 1, pour catégories S & A
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 50411-2-4:2018
ICS:
33.180.20 3RYH]RYDOQHQDSUDYH]D Fibre optic interconnecting
RSWLþQDYODNQD devices
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN 50411-2-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2018
ICS 33.180.20 Will supersede EN 50411-2-4:2012
English Version
Fibre management systems and protective housings to be used
in optical fibre communication systems - Product specifications -
Part 2-4: Sealed dome fibre splice closures for category S & A

Organiseurs et boîtiers de fibres à utiliser dans les LWL-Spleißkassetten und -Muffen für die Anwendung in

systèmes de communication par fibres optiques - LWL-Kommunikationssystemen - Produktnormen - Teil 2-4:

Spécifications de produits - Partie 2-4: Boîtiers à épissure LWL-Muffen Bauart 1 mit abgedichteter Haube für die

de fibres sous dôme scellés Type 1, pour catégories S & A Kategorien S und A
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2019-01-04.
It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 86BXA.

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Contents

European foreword .................................................................................................................................4

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................6

1.1 Product definition ....................................................................................................................6

1.2 Operating environment ...........................................................................................................6

1.3 Reliability .................................................................................................................................6

1.4 Quality assurance ...................................................................................................................6

1.5 Allowed fibre and cable types .................................................................................................6

2 Normative references ......................................................................................................................6

3 Terms and definitions .....................................................................................................................8

4 Description .................................................................................................................................... 10

4.1 Closure housing ................................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Closure overpressure safety ................................................................................................ 11

4.3 Cable seals .......................................................................................................................... 11

4.4 Fibre management system .................................................................................................. 11

4.5 Materials ............................................................................................................................... 12

4.6 Colour and marking .............................................................................................................. 12

5 Variants ......................................................................................................................................... 12

6 Dimensional requirements .......................................................................................................... 16

6.1 Dimensions of closures for Multiple Element and Multiple Ribbon fibres ............................ 16

6.2 Dimensions of closures for Single Circuit, Single Element and Single Ribbon ................... 17

7 Tests .............................................................................................................................................. 18

7.1 Sample size .......................................................................................................................... 18

7.2 Test sample preparation ...................................................................................................... 18

7.3 Test and measurement methods ......................................................................................... 20

7.4 Test sequence ...................................................................................................................... 20

7.5 Pass/fail criteria .................................................................................................................... 20

8 Test report ..................................................................................................................................... 20

9 Performance requirements .......................................................................................................... 20

9.1 Dimensional and marking requirements .............................................................................. 20

9.2 Sealing, optical and visual appearance performance criteria .............................................. 21

9.3 Mechanical sealing performance requirements ................................................................... 23

9.4 Environmental sealing performance requirements .............................................................. 26

9.5 Mechanical optical performance requirements .................................................................... 28

9.6 Environmental optical performance requirements ............................................................... 30

Annex A (normative) Fibre for test sample details ......................................................................... 31

Annex B (normative) Sample size and product sourcing requirements ...................................... 32

Annex C (informative) Families of FMS covered in this standard ................................................. 34

Annex D (informative) Dimensions of FMS for multiple element and multiple ribbon ............... 36

Annex E (informative) Dimensions of S type FMS for Single Circuit, Single Element and

Single Ribbon ............................................................................................................................... 37

Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................... 39

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Figure 1 – Track joint configuration .................................................................................................. 10

Figure 2 – Spur joint configuration .................................................................................................... 10

Figure 3 – Distribution joint configuration ........................................................................................ 10

Figure 4 ― Outline dimensions of M closure ................................................................................... 16

Figure 5 ― Outline dimensions of the S closures ........................................................................... 17

Figure 6 ― Track joint configuration sample ................................................................................... 19

Figure 7 ― Distribution joint configuration sample ........................................................................ 19

Figure D.1 ― Outline dimensions of the M type FMS ...................................................................... 36

Figure E.1 ― Outline dimensions of the S type FMS ....................................................................... 37

Table 1 ― Sealed dome fibre splice closure Type 1, for category S - Variants

EN 50411-2-4 – X – XX – X – XX – XX – X ........................................................................... 12

1 2 3 4 5 6

Table 1a ― SC splice tray and closure selection ............................................................................. 13

Table 1b ― SE splice tray and closure selection ............................................................................. 14

Table 1c ― SR splice tray and closure selection ............................................................................. 14

Table 1d ― ME splice tray and closure selection ............................................................................ 15

Table 1e ― MR splice tray and closure selection ............................................................................ 15

Table 2 ― M closure dimensions ....................................................................................................... 17

Table 3 ― S closure with SC, SE and SR splice trays ..................................................................... 18

Table 4 ― Sealing, optical and visual appearance performance criteria ...................................... 21

Table 5 ― Mechanical sealing performance requirements ............................................................. 23

Table 6 ― Environmental sealing performance requirements ....................................................... 26

Table 7 ― Mechanical optical performance requirements .............................................................. 28

Table 8 ― Environmental optical performance requirements ........................................................ 30

Table A.1 ― Fibre characteristics ...................................................................................................... 31

Table B.1 ― Minimum sample size requirements ............................................................................ 32

Table D.1 ― M type FMS – Multiple element and multiple ribbon fibre ......................................... 36

Table E.1 ― S type FMS – SC, SE and SR tray dimensions ............................................................ 38

Table E.2 ― Closures with S type FMS ............................................................................................. 38

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European foreword

This document (prEN 50411-2-4:2018) has been prepared by CLC/TC 86BXA, “Fibre optic

interconnect, passive and connectorised components”.
This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 12 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
This document will supersede EN 50411-2-4:2012.

prEN 50411-2-4:2018 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to

EN 50411-2-4:2012:
— terms and definitions are added;

— the IEC 61753-1:2007 categories A and S tests and test severities are replaced by the

IEC 61753-1:201X categories A and S tests and test severities;

— maximum single circuit splice capacity of size E closure reduced from 84 splices to 72 splices;

— addition of new test severity of cable retention load for (microduct) tubes and cables without

strength members: Load (N) = 10 * Øcable (mm);
— the test “resistance to shot gun blasts” test is removed.
To be published.
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Fibre management systems and protective housings to be used in optical fibre communication systems –

Product specifications
Part 2–4: Sealed dome fibre splice closures for category S and A
Description Performance
Construction: Sealed dome ended Applications:
Cable seals: Heat activated and or cold Optical fibre cable networks
applied
- for underground (IEC 61753-1:201X category S);
Fibre management: Single Circuit, Single Element,
- for aerial (IEC 61753-1:201X category A).
Multiple Element and/or
Single/Multiple Ribbon
Related documents:

EN 60793-2-50 Optical fibres – Part 2–50: Product specifications – Sectional specification for class B single-

mode fibres (IEC 60793-2-50)

EN 60794-2 Optical fibre cables – Part 2: Indoor cables – Sectional specification (IEC 60794-2)

EN 60794-3 Optical fibre cables – Part 3: Sectional specification – Outdoor cables (IEC 60794-3)

EN IEC 61753-1:201X Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance standard – Part

1: General and guidance for performance standard (IEC 61753-1:201X)

EN 61300 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement

procedures (IEC 61300 series)

ETS 300 019 Environmental Engineering (EE) - Environmental conditions and environmental tests for

telecommunications equipment
Construction and sizes: Maximum splice capacity depending closure size and
fibre circuit separation level
Size S type FMS M type FMS
Single Single Single Multiple Multiple
Circuit Element Ribbon Element Ribbon
(SC) (SE) (SR) (ME) (MR)
A - - - 72 -
splices
B 12 72 48 96 -
splices splices splices splices
C 24 144 72 144 -
splices splices splices splices
48 288 144 576 -
splices splices splices splices
E 72 216 144 - -
splices splices splices
F 144 432 288 - -
splices splices splices
G 192 624 384 - 288
splices splices splices splices
H 240 864 432 - 1 152
splices splices splices splices
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1 Scope
1.1 Product definition

This document contains the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental

performance requirements of a fully installed splice closure in order for it to be categorized as a

European Standard product.
1.2 Operating environment

The tests selected combined with the severity and duration are representative of an outside plant for

subterranean and/or aerial environments defined by:
EN IEC 61753-1:201X category S: subterranean environment
category A: aerial environment
1.3 Reliability

Whilst the anticipated service life expectancy of the product in this environment is 20 years,

compliance with this specification does not guarantee the reliability of the product. This should be

predicted using a recognized reliability assessment programme.
1.4 Quality assurance

Compliance with this specification does not guarantee the manufacturing consistency of the product.

This should be maintained using a recognized quality assurance programme.
1.5 Allowed fibre and cable types

Although the optical performance tests are carried out on test samples with EN 60793-2-50, B1.3

dispersion unshifted single mode fibre (see Annex A), the closure, once tested according to this

European Standard, will also be suitable for other fibre types, e.g. dispersion shifted, non-zero

dispersion shifted and multi-mode fibres.

This closure standard allows both single mode and multimode fibre to be used and covers all IEC

standard optical fibre cables with their various fibre capacities, types and designs. This includes, but is

not limited to, optical fibre cable standards EN 60794-2 (indoor) and EN 60794-3 (outdoor).

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.

EN 60793-2-50, Optical fibres — Part 2-50: Product specifications — Sectional specification for class

B single-mode fibres (IEC 60793-2-50)

EN 60794-2, Optical fibre cables - Part 2: Indoor cables - Sectional specification (IEC 60794-2)

EN 60794-3, Optical fibre cables - Part 3: Sectional specification - Outdoor cables

EN 61300-2-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-1: Tests - Vibration (sinusoidal)

EN 61300-2-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre/cable retention
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EN 61300-2-5, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-5: Tests - Torsion

EN 61300-2-9, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-9: Tests - Shock

EN 61300-2-10, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-10: Tests - Crush resistance

EN 61300-2-11, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-11: Tests - Axial compression

EN 61300-2-12, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components — Basic test and

measurement procedures — Part 2-12: Tests — Impact (IEC 61300-2-12)

EN 61300-2-22, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-22: Tests - Change of temperature

EN 61300-2-23, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-23: Tests - Sealing for non-pressurized closures of fibre optic

devices

EN 61300-2-26, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-26: Tests - Salt mist

EN 61300-2-33, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-33: Tests - Assembly and disassembly of fibre optic mechanical

splices, fibre management systems and closures

EN 61300-2-34, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-34: Tests - Resistance to solvents and contaminating fluids of

interconnecting components and closures

EN 61300-2-37, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-37: Tests - Cable bending for fibre optic closures

EN 61300-2-38, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 2-38: Tests - Sealing for pressurized fibre optic closures

EN 61300-3-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 3-1: Examinations and measurements - Visual examination

EN 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

EN 61300-3-28, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and

measurement procedures - Part 3-28: Examinations and measurements - Transient loss

EN IEC 61753-1:201X, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance

standard – Part 1: General and guidance for performance standards (IEC 61753-1:201X)

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. ISO and IEC maintain

terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
fibre management system
FMS

system to control, protect and store splices, connectors, passive optical components and fibres from

incoming to outgoing cables

Note 1 to entry: A fibre management system is intended for installation within a protective housing.

Note 2 to entry: A fibre management system is often called an “organiser”.
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
3.2
fibre splice

permanent or separable joint whose purpose is to couple optical power between two optical fibres,

achieved by either a fusion or a mechanical technique
[SOURCE: IEV 731-05-05 modified]
3.3
live fibre
fibre optical circuit that is carrying an optical signal
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
3.4
multiple element
physical separation level consisting of more than one single element

Note 1 to entry: This separation level implies fibres from multiple cable elements on one splice tray (also called

mass storage) and constitutes the lowest degree of circuit physical separation.
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
3.5
multiple ribbon

as opposed to single ribbon, a multiple element consisting of multiple optical fibres (circuits) arranged

in ribbons (fibres in parallel) in turn arranged e.g. in stacks
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
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3.6
optical time domain reflectometer
OTDR

device for characterizing an optical fibre whereby an optical pulse is transmitted through the optical

fibre and the optical power of the resulting light scattered and reflected back to the input is measured

as a function of time

Note1 to entry: Useful in estimating attenuation coefficient for uniform fibres, and identifying and localizing defects

and localized losses.
[SOURCE: IEV 731-07-08]
3.7
sealed closure

watertight and dust-tight housing that can hold a varying overpressure or underpressure caused by

temperature changes or atmospheric pressure changes. Complete inner filled housings are also

considered to be sealed closures

Note 1 to entry: There is no exchange of air with the outside environment when exposed to temperatures over the

specified operating temperature range

Note 2 to entry: Although often referred to as hermetic sealed closures, humidity can enter the inner closure by

diffusion
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61753-1]
3.8
single circuit

circuit (fibre) physical separation level where the optical circuit consists of one fibre (single fibre), or

more than one fibre, providing one termination

Note 1 to entry: This separation level foresees only the fibre(s) of one customer per splice tray and constitutes

the highest degree of circuit physical separation.
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
3.9
single element

circuit (fibre) physical separation level with a cable subassembly comprising one or more optical fibres

inside a common covering e.g. a tube or inside one groove of a grooved cable (slotted core cable)

Note 1 to entry: A single element provides more than one termination or circuit.
Note 2 to entry: A fibre ribbon is a single element.

Note 3 to entry: This separation level foresees all fibres from a cable element (e.g. a loose tube) per splice tray

and constitutes an intermediate degree of circuit physical separation between single circuit (SC) and multiple

element (ME).
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
3.10
single ribbon

single circuit or single element, depending on the fibres’ deployment, designed to carry respectively

one circuit (single circuit) or more circuits (single element)
[SOURCE: EN IEC 61756-1]
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4 Description
4.1 Closure housing

An optical fibre closure comprises a sealed closure housing that is attached to the ends of the joined

cable sheaths and a fibre management system for containing and protecting the fibres, splices and

other passive optical devices.

This is not to be confused with an optical fibre closure for blowing cable or fibre. This comprises a

protective housing that allows the interconnection of cable ducts or tubes and is attached to the ends

of the ducts or cables containing empty tubes. However, this document shall be used when air blown

fibres are spliced inside this type of closure.

The design of the closure housing shall allow the jointing of two or more cable ends in the following

configurations or applications:

(T) Track joint configuration used to interconnect at least two cables (example: drop cable repair

closure)
Figure 1 – Track joint configuration

(S) Spur joint configuration used to split one cable into at least 2 smaller cables.

Figure 2 – Spur joint configuration

(D) Distribution joint configuration used on customer feed cable with minimum of 6 cable entries

(D1), 10 cable entries (D2), 18 cable entries (D3), 34 cable entries (D4) or 66 cable entries (D5).

Figure 3 – Distribution joint configuration
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The design of the distribution and spur joint closure housing shall allow the joining together of at least

one pair of cables which are not at the end of a cable section, without cutting all fibres between both

cable openings. This application is generally known as distribution joint or external node, but also

called a mid-span closure or balloon splice.

It is desirable that the closure can be re-opened when necessary without interruption or disturbance of

the traffic of the live circuits.
4.2 Closure overpressure safety

Overpressure can build up in sealed closures due to temperature differentials, or due to atmospheric

pressure changes over a period of time, or due to flash testing of the seals after installation, or due to

incorrect installation techniques. Care should be taken when opening a sealed closure. Provisions

shall be made that overpressure is exhausted when opening the closure prior to complete removal of

the cover.

For air blown fibre applications an overpressure release system is required for all sealed closures.

4.3 Cable seals
Cable entry seal systems can be either, but not limed to:

(H) Dedicated heat activated heat source, for example, electrical, infrared, hot air or flame

– thermo-shrinkable materials;
– hot melt adhesives;
– polyethylene injection welding.
(R) Dedicated cold applied
– mastic, tapes, pastes, potting compounds, gels and cold adhesives;
– o-rings, grommets, rubber shapes, pre-expanded tubing are cold processes.
(U) Combined heat activated and cold applied

The fibre management closure allows for a physical housing structure that provides for optical cable

fixing, sealing, anchoring, water and gas blocking, storage and routing up to the input and output fibres

of the fibre management system.
4.4 Fibre management system
The fibre management system pro
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