SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026
(Main)Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard - Part 022-02: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category C - Controlled environment (IEC 61753-022-02:2026)
- Abstract
IEC 61753-022-02: 2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category C (controlled environment), as defined in IEC 61753‑1. This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61753-022-2 published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors;
b) additions of terms and definitions;
c) update of the fibre naming conventions in accordance with IEC 60793-2-10;
d) update of test severities in accordance with IEC 61753‑1;
e) addition of the torsion test;
f) reduction of the duration of the fibre/cable retention test on reinforced cables from 120 s to 60 s minimum;
g) deletion of the static side load test;
h) update of the flexing of the strain relief test to use the change in attenuation instead of the transient loss;
i) reduction of the number of mating durability cycles for cylindrical ferrule connectors from 500 cycles to 200 cycles;
j) addition of the mating durability for rectangular ferrule connectors with 50 cycles;
k) addition of Annex B for visual examination of the outer cable sheath movement of reinforced cables as an additional requirement for change of temperature, cable retention and flexing of the strain relief tests.
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-May-2025
- Publication Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- MOC - Mobile Communications
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 02-Jun-2026
- Due Date
- 07-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2026
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 is the Slovenian adoption of EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026, based on IEC 61753-022-02:2026. It specifies the minimum initial test and measurement requirements for multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords so they can be classified as IEC standard category C for controlled environment use. Manufacturers, test laboratories, quality managers and buyers use it to check whether a connector assembly is suitable for that performance level.
What does SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 specify?
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 defines the qualification programme for multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords in controlled environments. The document links the product scope to the category C performance class in IEC 61753-1 and sets out the initial tests, measurement methods and severities needed to claim that classification.
The standard is organized into clauses 1 to 7, with two normative annexes and a bibliography.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Sample size for the test programme |
| Annex B | Visual examination of outer cable sheath movement for reinforced cables |
Clause 4 selects the test and measurement methods from the IEC 61300 series and states the cable and interface conditions that the connectors must meet. Clause 7 contains the acceptance criteria and the detailed performance test conditions.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026?
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 is built around a defined sample, a fixed set of mechanical and climatic tests, and pass/fail limits for optical performance and visual condition. In practice, the standard tells a laboratory what to test, how to test it, and when a result counts as a pass.
Test samples and product preparation
Clause 4 limits the connector plugs under test to multimode fibre types A1-OM2, A1-OM3, A1-OM4 or A1-OM5, in primary coated, buffered or reinforced cable formats. The full test set is carried out for at least one fibre type, and other fibre types are qualified by similarity. This matters because a manufacturer can qualify a family of products, but it must still show that the chosen representative sample behaves correctly.
Clause 7.3 and Annex A define how samples are selected and sequenced. Randomly mated new patchcords are used for the first optical tests, and the same patchcords are then used for the return loss test. If a sample fails after having already been used in another test, the failed test must be repeated on a new set of samples.
Dimensional, endface and visual acceptance
Clause 7.2 requires the connector dimensions to comply with the relevant IEC 61754 interface standard. Clause 7.4 requires the connector endface geometry to comply with the relevant IEC 63267-3 optical interface standard, with confirmation before testing and after each test. For a user, that means the physical interface and the fibre endface are part of the qualification, not just the optical loss.
Clause 7.5 requires visual examination before and after each mechanical and climatic test. The connector endface must also satisfy the visual defect and scratch requirements of the relevant IEC 63267-2 standard. For reinforced cables, Annex B adds a visual check of outer cable sheath movement, so a lab must look for sheath migration relative to the connector body after the stress tests.
Optical performance criteria
Clause 7.6 and Table 1 set the pass/fail criteria for attenuation, return loss, active monitoring of changes in attenuation and return loss, transient loss, and visual condition. The criteria distinguish between cylindrical ferrules and rectangular ferrules, and the tests are tied to the grade defined in IEC 61753-1. In practice, this is the core qualification decision: the connector must keep optical loss and return loss within the chosen performance grade while it is stressed.
Clause 7.7 and Table 2 specify how those measurements are made. The methods include random mate attenuation and return loss measurements, active monitoring of changes during tests, and transient loss measurements. That tells a test lab which IEC 61300 procedure to use for each result and how to set up the optical measurement.
Mechanical and climatic tests
Clause 7.7 requires the mechanical and environmental programme to include vibration, mating durability, fibre or cable retention, tensile strength of the coupling mechanism, impact, flexing of the strain relief, torsion, cold, dry heat, damp heat and change of temperature. These tests come from the IEC 61300 series and are used to show that the assembly survives handling and environmental exposure without unacceptable optical change or damage.
For reinforced cables, the standard also adds the Annex B sheath movement check to the change of temperature, cable retention and strain-relief flexing tests. That matters because the cable-to-plug attachment is often the weak point in real use.
Reporting and evidence
Clause 5 requires fully documented test reports and supporting evidence. Clause 6 states that no reference components are required. In practice, a laboratory must keep enough records for review, but it does not need extra reference hardware to run the programme.
What terms does SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 define?
- Change in attenuation - The positive or negative change in transmitted power from the start of the test, expressed in dB.
- Sample - The complete set of connector components needed to provide demountable coupling between one or more pairs of optical fibres.
- Pigtail test sample - A sample made of two pigtails mated with an adaptor.
- Patchcord test sample - A sample made of a patchcord mated to two pigtails using adaptors.
Who uses SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026?
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 is used by manufacturers of multimode fibre optic connectors, pigtails and patchcords when they qualify product families for controlled environments. Test laboratories use it to select the correct IEC 61300 methods, sample sizes and measurement conditions.
Quality managers and conformity assessment bodies use it to review test reports, verify pass/fail decisions and compare products against the category C performance level. Buyers and specifiers use it when they need a defined performance standard for procurement or acceptance testing.
What changed in SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 from the previous edition?
This first edition replaces IEC 61753-022-2:2012 and EN 61753-022-2:2013. The document states these technical changes:
- Adds provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors.
- Adds terms and definitions.
- Updates fibre naming conventions in line with IEC 60793-2-10.
- Updates test severities in line with IEC 61753-1.
- Adds a torsion test.
- Shortens the fibre/cable retention test duration for reinforced cables.
- Deletes the static side load test.
- Changes the strain-relief flexing assessment to use change in attenuation instead of transient loss.
- Reduces mating durability cycles for cylindrical ferrule connectors.
- Adds mating durability for rectangular ferrule connectors.
- Adds Annex B for outer cable sheath movement of reinforced cables.
Which standards are used with SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026?
The standard depends on several IEC documents for fibres, cables, interfaces and measurement methods:
- IEC 61753-1 - defines category C and the general performance-standard framework.
- IEC 61300-1 - gives general test and measurement guidance and standard atmospheric conditions.
- IEC 61300-2 series - supplies the mechanical and climatic test methods used in Table 2.
- IEC 61300-3 series - supplies the visual, attenuation, return loss, transient loss and random-mate measurement methods.
- IEC 60793-2-10 - defines the multimode fibre product specification and naming used for the fibre types in scope.
- IEC 60794-2-23 and IEC 60794-2-50 - define the cable requirements for the reinforced and terminated cable formats used in the tests.
- IEC 61754 series - defines the connector interface dimensions.
- IEC 63267 series, including IEC 63267-2 and IEC 63267-3 - define the optical interface and endface requirements for the connector systems covered here.
What does the SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 document contain?
The document contains one main test-and-acceptance scheme plus the supporting test details needed to run it. Table 1 gives the pass/fail criteria for the optical and visual checks, and Table 2 gives the detailed test conditions, measurement methods, preconditioning, mounting and recovery procedures.
Annex A provides the sample size to use for each test, including the different treatment of cylindrical ferrules and rectangular ferrules with different fibre counts. Annex B provides the marking and final inspection method for outer cable sheath movement, supported by Figures B.1 and B.2. The bibliography also points to connector family examples used in that annex.
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SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard - Part 022-02: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category C - Controlled environment (IEC 61753-022-02:2026)". This standard covers: IEC 61753-022-02: 2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category C (controlled environment), as defined in IEC 61753‑1. This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61753-022-2 published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors; b) additions of terms and definitions; c) update of the fibre naming conventions in accordance with IEC 60793-2-10; d) update of test severities in accordance with IEC 61753‑1; e) addition of the torsion test; f) reduction of the duration of the fibre/cable retention test on reinforced cables from 120 s to 60 s minimum; g) deletion of the static side load test; h) update of the flexing of the strain relief test to use the change in attenuation instead of the transient loss; i) reduction of the number of mating durability cycles for cylindrical ferrule connectors from 500 cycles to 200 cycles; j) addition of the mating durability for rectangular ferrule connectors with 50 cycles; k) addition of Annex B for visual examination of the outer cable sheath movement of reinforced cables as an additional requirement for change of temperature, cable retention and flexing of the strain relief tests.
IEC 61753-022-02: 2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category C (controlled environment), as defined in IEC 61753‑1. This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61753-022-2 published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors; b) additions of terms and definitions; c) update of the fibre naming conventions in accordance with IEC 60793-2-10; d) update of test severities in accordance with IEC 61753‑1; e) addition of the torsion test; f) reduction of the duration of the fibre/cable retention test on reinforced cables from 120 s to 60 s minimum; g) deletion of the static side load test; h) update of the flexing of the strain relief test to use the change in attenuation instead of the transient loss; i) reduction of the number of mating durability cycles for cylindrical ferrule connectors from 500 cycles to 200 cycles; j) addition of the mating durability for rectangular ferrule connectors with 50 cycles; k) addition of Annex B for visual examination of the outer cable sheath movement of reinforced cables as an additional requirement for change of temperature, cable retention and flexing of the strain relief tests.
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61753-022-2:2013, SIST EN IEC 61300-2-18:2023, SIST EN 61300-3-3:2009, SIST EN 61754-6:1999, SIST EN IEC 61753-1:2019, SIST EN IEC 61300-2-22:2024, SIST EN IEC 63267-3-61:2025, SIST EN 61754-20:2004, SIST EN 61754-20:2012/A1:2022, SIST EN 61300-3-6:2009, SIST EN 61754-6:2014, SIST EN 61754-20:2012, SIST EN IEC 61300-2-6:2024, SIST EN IEC 61300-1:2022, SIST EN 61754-8:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61753-022-2:2013
Optični spojni elementi in pasivne komponente - Tehnični standard - 022-02. del:
Konektorji za mnogorodovna optična vlakna, kot repki ali povezovalne vrvice za
kategorijo C - Nadzorovana okolja (IEC 61753-022-02:2026)
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance standard -
Part 022-02: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for
category C - Controlled environment (IEC 61753-022-02:2026)
Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive Bauteile - Betriebsverhalten - Teil
Part 022-02: Mehrmoden-Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbinder zum Anschluss an Pigtails
und konfektionierte Kabel für die Kategorie C - Kontrollierte Umgebung (IEC 61753-022-
02:2026)
Dispositifs d’interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Norme de performance -
Partie 022-02: Connecteurs à fibres optiques multimodales raccordés à des fibres
amorces et des cordons de brassage pour la catégorie C - Environnement contrôlé (IEC
61753-022-02:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61753-022-02:2026
ICS:
33.180.20 Povezovalne naprave za Fibre optic interconnecting
optična vlakna devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61753-022-02
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2026
ICS 33.180.20 Supersedes EN 61753-022-2:2013
English Version
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components -
Performance standard - Part 022-02: Multimode fibre optic
connectors terminated as pigtails and patchcords for category C
- Controlled environment
(IEC 61753-022-02:2026)
Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs Lichtwellenleiter - Verbindungselemente und passive
fibroniques - Norme de performance - Partie 022-02: Bauteile - Betriebsverhalten - Teil Part 022-02: Mehrmoden-
Connecteurs fibroniques multimodaux raccordés à des Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbinder zum Anschluss an Pigtails
fibres amorces et des cordons de brassage pour la und konfektionierte Kabel für die Kategorie C - Kontrollierte
catégorie C - Environnement contrôlé Umgebung
(IEC 61753-022-02:2026) (IEC 61753-022-02:2026)
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European foreword
The text of document 86B/5185/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61753-022-02, prepared by SC 86B
"Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components" of IEC/TC 86 "Fibre optics" was
submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN IEC 61753-022-
02:2026.
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This document supersedes EN 61753-022-2:2013 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61753-022-02:2026 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61754-4 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61754-4
IEC 61754-20 NOTE Approved as EN 61754-20
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60793-2-10 - Optical fibres - Part 2-10: Product EN IEC 60793-2-10 -
specifications - Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibres
IEC 60794-2-23 - Optical fibre cables - Part 2-23: Indoor EN IEC 60794-2-23 -
cables - Detail specification for multi-fibre
cables for use in MPO connector
terminated cable assemblies
IEC 60794-2-50 - Optical fibre cables - Part 2-50: Indoor EN IEC 60794-2-50 -
cables - Family specification for simplex
and duplex cables for use in terminated
cable assemblies
IEC 61300-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 1: General
and guidance
IEC 61300-2-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-1: Tests
- Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-2 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-2 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-2: Tests
- Mating durability
- - + corrigendum May 2009
IEC 61300-2-4 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-4 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests
- Fibre or cable retention
IEC 61300-2-5 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-5 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-5: Tests
- Torsion
IEC 61300-2-6 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-6 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-6: Tests
- Tensile strength of coupling mechanism
IEC 61300-2-12 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-12 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-12:
Tests - Impact
IEC 61300-2-17 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-17 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-17:
Tests - Cold
IEC 61300-2-18 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-18 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-18:
Tests - Dry heat
IEC 61300-2-19 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-2-19 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-19:
Tests - Damp heat (steady state)
IEC 61300-2-22 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-22 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-22:
Tests - Change of temperature
IEC 61300-2-44 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-2-44 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-44:
Tests - Flexing of the strain relief of fibre
optic devices and components
IEC 61300-3-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-1 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-1:
Examinations and measurements - Visual
examination
IEC 61300-3-3 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-3 -
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 EN IEC 61300-3-4 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-4:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation
IEC 61300-3-6 2008 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-6 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-6:
Examinations and measurements - Return
loss
IEC 61300-3-28 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-28 -
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-28:
Examinations and measurements -
Transient loss
IEC 61300-3-34 2009 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61300-3-34 2009
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-34:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation of random mated connectors
IEC 61300-3-45 2023 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61300-3-45 2023
passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 3-45:
Examinations and measurements -
Attenuation of random mated multi-fibre
connectors
IEC 61753-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 61753-1 -
passive components - Performance
standard - Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 61754 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN 61754 series
passive components - Fibre optic
connector interfaces
IEC 63267 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 63267 series
passive components - Fibre optic
connector optical interfaces
IEC 63267-2 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 63267-2 series
passive components - Connector optical
interfaces for enhanced macro bend
multimode fibres - Part 2: Connection
parameters of physically contacting 50 µm
core diameter fibres
IEC 63267-3 series Fibre optic interconnecting devices and EN IEC 63267-3 series
passive components - Fibre optic
connector optical interfaces for enhanced
macrobend multimode fibres - Part 3:
Connector parameters of physically
contacting 50 μm core diameter fibres
IEC 61753-022-02 ®
Edition 1.0 2026-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Performance
standard -
Part 022-02: Multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as pigtails and
patchcords for category C - Controlled environment
ICS 33.180.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-1181-1
IEC 61753-022-02:2026-04(en)
IEC 61753-022-02:2026 © IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Tests . 6
5 Test report . 7
6 Reference components. 7
7 Performance requirements . 7
7.1 General . 7
7.2 Dimensions . 7
7.3 Sample size and test sequencing . 7
7.4 Endface geometry . 7
7.5 Visual examination. 7
7.6 Performance criteria. 7
7.7 Performance details . 10
Annex A (normative) Sample size . 14
Annex B (normative) Visual examination of outer cable sheath movement . 15
B.1 Overview . 15
B.2 Preparation of the sample and initial visual examination . 15
B.3 Final visual examination of outer cable sheath movement . 15
Bibliography . 17
Figure B.1 – Example of initial marking of the cable sheath. 15
Figure B.2 – Example of final visual examination . 16
Table 1 – Pass/Fail criteria . 8
Table 2 – Performance test details . 10
Table A.1 – Sample size . 14
IEC 61753-022-02:2026 © IEC 2026
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IEC 61753-022-02 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 first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61753-022-2 published in 2012.
This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) addition of provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors;
b) additions of terms and definitions;
c) update of the fibre naming conventions in accordance with IEC 60793-2-10;
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d) update of test severities in accordance with IEC 61753-1;
e) addition of the torsion test;
f) reduction of the duration of the fibre/cable retention test on reinforced cables from 120 s to
60 s minimum;
g) deletion of the static side load test;
h) update of the flexing of the strain relief test to use the change in attenuation instead of the
transient loss;
i) reduction of the number of mating durability cycles for cylindrical ferrule connectors from
500 cycles to 200 cycles;
j) addition of the mating durability for rectangular ferrule connectors with 50 cycles;
k) addition of Annex B for visual examination of the outer cable sheath movement of reinforced
cables as an additional requirement for change of temperature, cable retention and flexing
of the strain relief tests.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86B/5185/FDIS 86B/5216/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.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61753, published under the general title Fibre optic interconnecting
devices and passive components - Performance standard, can be found on the IEC website.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
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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.
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 61753 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements and
severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or patchcord satisfy in
order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category C (controlled environment), as
defined in IEC 61753-1.
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 60793-2-10, Optical fibres - Part 2-10: Product specifications - Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibres
IEC 60794-2-23 Optical fibre cables - Part 2-23: Indoor cables - Detailed specification for multi-
fibre cables for use in MPO connector terminated cable assemblies
IEC 60794-2-50, Optical fibre cables - Part 2-50: Indoor cables - Family specification for simplex
and duplex cables for use in terminated cable assemblies
IEC 61300-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 1 General and guidance
IEC 61300-2-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-1: Tests - Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 61300-2-2:2009, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test
and measurement procedures - Part 2-2: Tests - Mating durability
IEC 61300-2-4, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-4: Tests - Fibre or cable retention
IEC 61300-2-5, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-5: Tests - Torsion
IEC 61300-2-6, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-6: Tests - Tensile strength of coupling mechanism
IEC 61300-2-12:2009, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test
and measurement procedures - Part 2-12: Tests - Impact
IEC 61300-2-17, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-17: Tests - Cold
IEC 61300-2-18, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement procedures - Part 2-18: Tests - Dry heat
IEC 61300-2-19, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and
measurement proc
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