DIN EN 61300-2-6 E 2018-01 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 61300-2-6 E 2018-01 — Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components — Basic test and measurement procedures — Part 2-6: Tests — Tensile strength of coupling mechanism. This document is the DIN/EN adoption (bilingual German/English presentation) of the IEC test method that specifies how to verify that connector coupling/latching mechanisms withstand axial loads likely to be encountered in normal service while maintaining specified optical performance.

Abstract

This part of the 61300 series defines a tensile (axial) strength test for coupling mechanisms of fibre‑optic connector sets and connector/device combinations. The test details apparatus, specimen preparation and mounting, pre‑conditioning, loading procedure, severity levels for common connector types and the inspections/measurements required before and after the test to confirm mechanical integrity and optical performance retention.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded — replaced by the later consolidated DIN EN IEC 61300-2-6 (aligned with IEC 61300-2-6:2023).
• Publication date: 2018-01 (designation: E DIN EN 61300-2-6:2018-01).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — national adoption of the EN/IEC document (bilingual German/English edition).
• ICS / categories: 33.180.20 — Fibre optic interconnecting devices.
• Edition / version: E (DIN/EN adoption), 2018-01 (draft/national publication).
• Number of pages: Typically listed as 14 pages in national product listings for the 2018-01 edition.

Scope

This part of the EN/IEC 61300 series specifies the tensile (axial) strength test procedure for the coupling mechanism of fibre‑optic connectors and connector/device combinations. It covers required apparatus (force generator, force gauge, clamps and specimen mount), specimen preparation and pre‑conditioning, application of axial loads, recovery, and the visual/optical examinations and measurements to be performed before and after testing. The intended outcome is to verify that coupling/latching mechanisms resist axial forces encountered in normal service without unacceptable mechanical damage or degradation of optical performance.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of apparatus and mounting arrangements for axial (tensile) loading tests (force generator, force gauge, clamping devices).
• Specimen preparation, including any required pre‑conditioning steps and initial visual/optical measurements.
• Stepwise application of axial load, specified speeds and hold times, and defined recovery period before final examination.
• Severity tables / recommended test forces for common connector types and guidance on selecting severity for non‑standard specimens.
• Acceptance criteria: mechanical integrity of the coupling mechanism and retention of specified optical performance limits after testing.
• Details to be specified and reported when using the test method (e.g., sample description, pre‑conditioning, exact test force, mounting details and measurement results).

Typical use and users

Used by test laboratories, connector and component manufacturers, product assurance and R&D teams in the fibre‑optic industry to qualify connector designs, verify production quality, and validate that connectors and connectorized devices will withstand axial forces in normal handling and service. Also referenced in procurement specifications and product standards to define mechanical robustness requirements for interconnect components.

Related standards

This part is one in the IEC/EN 61300 series (basic test and measurement procedures) and is commonly used with IEC/EN 61300-1 (general guidance) and other Part 2 and Part 3 test methods. It is aligned with the IEC 61300 family and the later consolidated IEC 61300-2-6:2023 / EN IEC 61300-2-6:2024 documents which supersede earlier national/EN adoptions.

Keywords

fibre optic, connector, coupling mechanism, tensile strength, axial load test, 61300-2-6, basic test procedures, DIN EN, mechanical robustness, connector qualification

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the DIN/EN adoption (E edition) of IEC/EN 61300‑2‑6, a test method that specifies how to perform tensile (axial) strength tests on fibre‑optic connector coupling/latching mechanisms to check mechanical strength and optical performance retention.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The document covers apparatus and mounting, specimen preparation and pre‑conditioning, the procedure to apply axial loads, recommended severity values for common connector types, recovery, and pre‑ and post‑test visual and optical inspections/measurements, plus reporting details.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Connector and passive component manufacturers, independent test laboratories, product validation and quality teams, and procurement/specification engineers in the optical communications and fiber‑optic component industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018-01 DIN EN edition has been withdrawn/superseded; the consolidated, up‑to‑date edition is published as DIN EN IEC 61300-2-6 (aligned with IEC 61300-2-6:2023 / EN IEC 61300-2-6:2024). Users should refer to the 2023/2024 edition for the latest requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2‑6 of the IEC/EN 61300 series (Basic test and measurement procedures) which contains multiple parts (visual, mechanical, environmental and optical tests) and should be used in conjunction with the general guidance in Part 1 and other relevant parts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fibre optic, connector, coupling, tensile strength, axial load, mechanical test, qualification, 61300-2-6, DIN EN, latching mechanism.