BS EN 61073-1:2009

What is BS EN 61073-1- Mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors about? 

BS EN 61073-1 is the first part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. 

BS EN 61073-1 applies to fibre optic splice hardware (mechanical splices and fusion splice protections) for optical fibres and cables. 

BS EN 61073-1 includes: 

• Fibre optic splice hardware requirements 
• Quality assessment procedures 

Note: BS EN 61073-1 does not cover test and measurement procedures, which are described in IEC 61300-1, IEC 61300-2 series and IEC 61300-3 series. 

Who is BS EN 61073-1- Mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors for?  

BS EN 61073-1 on mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of fibre optic devices 
• Manufacturers of optical fibre 
• Fibre optic technicians 
• Fibre optic installers 
• Manufacturers of fibre optic components 

Why should you use BS EN 61073-1- Mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors? 

A mechanical splice is a splice in which the fibre ends are joined either permanently or separably by any mechanical means if the fibre ends are not fused together. A fusion splice is a splice in which fibre ends are joint in a permanent manner by means of fusion.  

BS EN 61073-1 is part of a three-level IEC specification system. BS EN 61073-1 is a subsidiary specification consisting of blank detail specifications and detail specifications that contain the minimum mandatory test schedules and performance requirements, one or more assessment levels, the preferred format for stating the required information in the detail specification and the reference normative document, document title and issue date. BS EN 61073-1 covers the requirements for fibre optic splice hardware and accessories. It provides the classification of fibre optic splice hardware and accessories by type, arrangement, style, variant, etc., categories. BS EN 61073-1 defines the size measurement method that is used for dimensions, specified within a total tolerance zone of millimetres (0.01 mm) or less. 

By applying, BS EN 61073-1 you can learn about the generic specification of mechanical splices and fusion splice protectors for optical fibres and cables which can be helpful for your business.  

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 61073-1:2009 supersedes BS EN 61073-1:2000 which is withdrawn. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows: 

• Terms and definitions have been reconsidered 
• Style has been added in the classification of requirement 
• Environmental category has been deleted from the classification of requirement 
• Standardisation structure and standards interlink have been reconsidered