What is BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 about?
BS EN IEC 61753 is a series of fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. is a fibre-optic telecommunications technology for delivering broadband network access to end customers. BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 defines the requirements for standard optical performance under a set of specified conditions. BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 contains the minimum tests, test severities and measurement requirements that a fibre management system needs to meet in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard, category OP – Outdoor Protected environment.
BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 provides a set of tests and measurements, with clearly stated conditions, severities and pass/fail criteria. The series of tests commonly referred to as an operating service environment or performance category is intended to be a basis to prove the product’s ability to satisfy the requirements of a specific application, market sector or user group.
Who is BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 for?
BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components is useful for:
- Telecommunication equipment and component manufacturers
- Design engineer
- Quality control personnel
- Research and development facilities
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03?
Fibre optic management system is used to protect, control and store the connectors, splices, passive optical components, and fibres from incoming to outgoing cables. BS EN IEC 61753‑111‑09 provides you with performance test procedures of the fibre management system as the mechanical and environmental performance of an FMS is vital to the optical cabling system. Conformance to performance standards demonstrates that a product has passed a design verification test.
BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 provides you with safety guidelines that should be followed when handling small-diameter optical fibre, which prevents puncturing the skin. The materials of the fibre management system which is described in BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 compatible with the other materials or solvents that can meet it, for example, cable filling compounds and degreasing agents. Exposure to these solvents shall not adversely affect the product’s performance.
BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 contains a series or a set of tests and measurements with clearly stated conditions, severities and pass/fail criteria. The series of tests commonly referred to as an operating service environment or performance category is intended to be a basis to prove the product’s ability to satisfy the requirements of a specific application, market sector or user group. Using BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03 you can define the requirements for standard optical performance under a set of specified conditions.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03:2021 supersedes BS EN 61753‑101‑3:2009. BS EN IEC 61753‑101‑03:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 61753‑101‑3:2009. These include:
- The terms and definitions have been updated according to BS EN IEC 61753-1:2018 and BS EN IEC 61756-1:2019
- The test severities have been updated according to BS EN IEC 61753-1:2018
- Detailed material tests for mould growth (BS EN IEC 60068-2-10) and UV light exposure (ISO 4892-3) have been added
- The detailed transport performance requirements have been removed
- BS EN IEC 60793-2-50 subcategory B-657 fibres for test samples in Annex A has been added
