What is BS EN 61274-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components about?
BS EN 61274 is a series on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components ensure an optical function necessary for the proper functioning of the network. BS EN 61274-1 applies to fibre optic adaptors for all types, sizes, and structures of optical fibre connectors. BS EN 61274-1 includes:
- Adaptor requirements
- Quality assessment procedures
Note: BS EN 61274-1 does not cover test and measurement procedures, which are described in the IEC 61300 series.
Who is BS EN 61274-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components for?
BS EN 61274-1 on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 61274-1 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components?
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components do not require the input of external energy because they operate on the optical signal. The requirements for adaptors covered by this generic specification are specified in BS EN 61274-1. Fibre optic adaptors are classified, either totally or in part, according to the categories which are the type, style, interface standard, standardization system, variant, assessment level and normative reference extensions.
BS EN 61274-1 provides both manufacturer and user with all the information required to manufacture or use the product in conformity with the physical features foreseen by that standard interface. BS EN 61274-1 fully define and dimension the features essential for the mating and unmating of optical fibre connectors and other components. BS EN 61274-1 also serve to position the optical datum target, where defined, relative to other reference data. BS EN 61274-1 contains a series of test and measurements sets (which, depending on the requirements of the standard, may or may not be grouped into a specified schedule) with clearly defined conditions, severities, and pass/fail criteria. The tests are intended to be run on a “once-off” basis to prove the ability of a given product to satisfy the “performance standards” requirement. Each performance standard has a different set of tests, and/or severities (and/or groupings) and represents the requirements of a market sector, user group or system location. Using BS EN 61274-1 you can specify fibre optic adaptors for all types, sizes, and structures of optical fibre connectors.
