IEC 61753-062-6-2007 PDF

Full title and description

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components performance standard - Part 062-6: Non-connectorized single-mode fibre optic pigtailed isolators for category O - Uncontrolled environment and sequential test. This part defines the minimum test and measurement requirements and severities for non-connectorized single‑mode fibre‑optic pigtailed isolators intended for outside‑plant (category O) use, specifying sequencing and grouping of tests for an uncontrolled environment.

Abstract

This International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard (IEC 61753-062-6:2007) specifies required tests, sample sizes, sequencing/grouping rules and performance criteria to classify non-connectorized single‑mode fibre optic pigtailed isolators for category O (uncontrolled/outdoor) applications. It focuses on environmental and sequential test procedures and the minimum measurement requirements a device must meet to be categorized for outside‑plant deployment.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (IEC publication shows withdrawal recorded against the base IEC document).
• Publication date: First edition published July 2007 (IEC publication date 2007-07-10).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.180.20 (Fibre optic interconnecting devices).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (first edition, 2007).
• Number of pages: 29 pages (IEC published PDF).

Scope

This part of IEC 61753 applies to non‑connectorized single‑mode fibre optic pigtailed isolators intended for Category O (uncontrolled/outdoor) environments. It sets out the tests, severities, sequencing and grouping rules and the minimum performance requirements that an isolator must meet to be assigned the appropriate category rating for outside‑plant use. The document was also adopted as a European standard (EN 61753-062-6:2008) and implemented in national standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of sample size, test sequencing and grouping for sequential testing of pigtailed isolators.
• Environmental and mechanical test procedures selected from relevant IEC test-method series (applies IEC basic test methods as referenced in the standard).
• Performance requirements and acceptance criteria for isolator parameters (e.g., insertion loss, isolation and other functional characteristics as applicable) after exposure to specified test sequences.
• Requirements for test reporting, measurement methods and pass/fail criteria for category O deployment.
• Normative references and incorporation of established IEC test procedures (see related IEC 61300 series for basic test and measurement methods).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of fibre‑optic isolators and pigtailed assemblies, independent test laboratories, OEMs and system integrators deploying outside‑plant fibre components, and standards committees use this standard to verify and document that isolators meet the environmental and performance requirements for uncontrolled outdoor installations. Product qualification and supplier audits for outside‑plant components commonly reference this standard or its national/adopted equivalents.

Related standards

IEC 61753 (series) — other parts covering connectors, patchcords and pigtails (e.g., parts in the 021 series); IEC 61300 series (basic test and measurement procedures for interconnecting devices and passive components) which supplies referenced test methods; and various regional/adopted versions such as EN 61753-062-6:2008 and national implementations. National bodies may also reference telecommunication industry documents when relevant.

Keywords

IEC 61753, fibre optic isolator, pigtailed isolator, category O, outside‑plant, uncontrolled environment, sequential test, performance standard, environmental testing, sample size, test sequencing, insertion loss, isolation.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61753-062-6:2007 is an IEC performance standard that specifies minimum test and measurement requirements for non‑connectorized single‑mode fibre optic pigtailed isolators intended for category O (uncontrolled/outdoor) environments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers required tests (environmental and mechanical), sequencing and grouping of sequential tests, sample size rules, performance requirements and test reporting necessary to qualify pigtailed isolators for outside‑plant use. The standard incorporates referenced IEC test methods and was adopted as EN 61753-062-6:2008 in Europe.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Component manufacturers, qualification/test laboratories, network equipment suppliers and procurement/specification engineers responsible for outside‑plant fibre systems use this standard to qualify and verify isolator performance for uncontrolled outdoor deployment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The IEC base publication (IEC 61753-062-6:2007) is recorded as withdrawn by IEC; the work was also published/adopted as EN 61753-062-6:2008 and implemented in national catalogs. National implementations have their own withdrawal/maintenance histories (for example, some national adoptions were later withdrawn). Users should check the current status of national/adopted versions and any newer IEC 61753 parts covering similar device classes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 61753 series (performance standards for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components). It references and relies on test methods from the IEC 61300 series and is related to other IEC 61753 parts that define category and device‑specific requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fibre optic isolator, pigtailed isolator, category O, uncontrolled environment, sequential test, IEC 61753, EN 61753-062-6, environmental testing, insertion loss, isolation.