What is BS EN 186260 — Connector sets for optical fibres and cables about?
BS EN 186260 is an international standard that discusses the harmonized system of quality assessment for electronic components.
BS EN 186260 is a sectional specification that covers a family of single way fibre optic connector sets which are classified as type SC. Type SC is a connector set of the plug-adaptor-plug configuration. Type SC features a push-pull coupling mechanism and cylindrical butting ferrules.
The optical alignment mechanism is a split sleeve contained within the adaptor.
BS EN 186260 contains the requirements for type SC connector sets.
Detail specifications are prepared using the following pro forma general blank detail specifications (BDS’s) associated with the generic specification. For example:
- EN 186005 for environmental category V
When completed, the DS(s) applicable to this SS are numbered in accordance with CECC 00 700
(Section IV) Issue 1, clause 4.2, as follows. For example:
- CECC 86 265-000, Type SC, environmental category V
Who is BS EN 186260- Connector sets for optical fibres and cables for?
BS EN 186260 on connector sets for optical fibres and cables for type SC is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of connector sets for optical fibres and cables
- Fibre optic technicians
- Fibre optic installers
- Electrical engineers
- Fibre optic system designers
- Testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 186260- Connector sets for optical fibres and cables?
Optical fibre connectors are used to join optical fibres where a connect or disconnect capability is required.
BS EN 186260 exemplifies the procedures in order to perform the quality assessment of connector sets for optical fibres and cables. It gives information about the quality conformance inspection, sample size, and preparation of specimens, that contributes to the qualification approval of the connector sets.
BS EN 186260 talks about the safety norms that should be followed while manufacturing the connector set so that the emission of potentially hazardous radiation is mitigated, which enables necessary safe work practices for the users.
Overall, BS EN 186260 is useful as it provides guidance on the sectional specification of connector sets for optical fibres and cables for type SC which can be beneficial for your business.
