BS EN 62005-9-1:2015

What is BS EN 62005-9-1- Passive optical components about? 

BS EN 62005-9-1 is a safety standard on the qualification of passive optical components. 

BS EN 62005-9-1 establishes a general reliability qualification program that applies to all passive fibre optic components except connectors and connector assemblies, the passing of which, suggests a minimum level of reliability assurance and allows that specific device to be called qualified to BS EN 62005-9-1. 

The objectives of BS EN 62005-9-1 are as follows: 

• To specify the requirements for a general reliability qualification standard (RQS) for passive optical components 
• To give direction to the supplier and to the end-user on the production and purchase of passive optical components to meet and verify reliability qualification standards for certain specified service environments 
• To give the minimum list of reliability qualification stress tests and conditions 
• To establish guidelines for the selection of appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria 
• To give relevant references 
• To establish the minimum reporting requirements 

BS EN 62005-9-1 defines a series of stress tests, their severity, sequences, quantities of devices under the test (DUT), acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. BS EN 62005-9-1 also gives guidelines to selecting appropriate measurements and pass/fail criteria. 

Who is BS EN 62005-9-1- Passive optical components for?  

BS EN 62005-9-1 on the connection parameters of non-dispersion shifted single-mode physically contacting fibres is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of passive optical components 
• Manufacturers of optical fibre  
• Fibre optic technicians 
• Fibre optic workers 
• Testing authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 62005-9-1- Passive optical components? 

BS EN 62005-9-1 is meant to be a general standard that can be applied to all passive optical components, except connectors.  

The application of BS EN 62005-9-1 to electrically assist non-active components such as optical switches which are under study. The stress tests are described by BS EN 62005-9-1 are specific and explicitly defined to establish consistency. BS EN 62005-9-1 provides guidance to establish reasonable parameters and values. Explicit reporting requirements are defined in BS EN 62005-9-1 which include written justifications and technical support for all selected measurements and pass/fail criteria. BS EN 62005-9-1 provides three types of tests. These are required tests, informative tests, and optional tests. The required tests need to be carried out for each performance category. The informative tests shall be performed, and the required measurements were taken. The optional tests are not required but may be performed. If performed, the required measurements shall be taken, and data subjected to the pass/fail criteria. 

Overall, BS EN 62005-9-1 is useful as it gives information on the reliability and the qualification of passive optical components which can be helpful for your business.