BS EN 50516-2-1:2011

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Description
4 Variants
5 Dimensional requirements
6 Tests
7 Test report
8 Product qualification requirements
Annex A (informative) - Attenuation against reference
Annex B (normative) - Sample size and product
        sourcing requirements
Annex C (normative) - Requirements for launch condition
        (Encircled flux)
Annex D (informative) - Details of environmental
        classification out of EN 50173-1 (MICE)
Annex E (informative) - Details of sample construction
Annex F (informative) - Patent statement concerning ODVA
        industrial connectors
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Describes the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements that an ODVA connector terminated with cylindrical zirconia PC ferrules with one side protected by an industrial housing, an adaptor fitted with resilient alignment sleeve and patchcord shall meet in order for it to be categorised as an EN standard product.

1.1 Product definition

This European Standard contains the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements that an ODVA connector terminated with cylindrical zirconia PC ferrules with one side protected by an industrial housing, an adaptor fitted with resilient alignment sleeve and patchcord shall meet in order for it to be categorised as an EN standard product. The product is rated IP67.

Since different variants are permitted, product marking details are given in 3.6.

1.2 Intermateability

Products conforming to the requirements of this specification will intermate and give the specified level of random attenuation and random return loss performance, provided that the same fibre type is used. The intention is that this will be true irrespective of the manufacturing source(s) of the product.

1.3 Operating environment

The tests selected combined with the severities and durations, specified as Category I, are intended to reflect, although they do not necessarily satisfy all the requirements of the boundary conditions of M₃I₃C₃E₃.

1.4 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 recognised reliability assessment programme.

1.5 Quality assurance

Compliance with this specification does not guarantee the manufacturing consistency of the product. This should be maintained using a recognised quality assurance programme.