IEC 61300-2-38:2023
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-38: Tests - Sealing for fibre optic sealed closures and hardened connectors using air pressure
IEC 61300-3-38:2023 presents two methods for testing the sealing performance of a fibre optic sealed closure and hardened connector using air pressure. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:a) addition of sealed hardened connectors;b) recommended test severities from IEC 61753-1;c) test configurations for hardened connectors and adaptors.
IEC 61300-3-38:2023 presents two methods for testing the sealing performance of a fibre optic sealed closure and hardened connector using air pressure. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of sealed hardened connectors;
b) recommended test severities from IEC 61753-1;
c) test configurations for hardened connectors and adaptors.
Presents a method for testing the sealing performance of a fibre optic closure and sealing system of the closures, when required by the relevant specification.
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