IEC 61300-3-49:2013
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 3-49: Examinations and measurements - Guide pin retention force for rectangular ferrule multi-fibre connectors
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IEC 61300-3-49:2013 defines a test and measurement procedure for examining the guide pin retention force of rectangular ferrule multi-fibre connectors. For organizations involved in fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components, it provides a focused technical reference for assessing whether connector features support reliable mechanical performance during verification activities, product evaluation, and conformity assessment. IEC 61300-3-49:2013 is relevant where documented testing, repeatable results, and engineering consistency are needed in procurement review, laboratory evaluation, and compliance workflows.
Overview of IEC 61300-3-49:2013
This document sits within the IEC 61300 series of basic test and measurement procedures and addresses examinations and measurements for rectangular ferrule multi-fibre connectors. Its scope is centered on guide pin retention force, a mechanical characteristic that can influence connector stability and operational consistency in fibre optic assemblies. The title indicates a test-oriented technical document intended to support laboratory methods, technical validation, and objective comparison of products against a defined procedure.
Compliance applications of IEC 61300-3-49:2013
IEC 61300-3-49:2013 is typically used in engineering documentation, product qualification, and supplier assessment for fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components that use rectangular ferrule multi-fibre connectors. It may support test planning, quality workflows, and documented evaluation of connector designs during development or acceptance activities. Laboratories, manufacturers, and procurement teams may rely on it when preparing technical review records, comparing results across test environments, or establishing consistent methods for compliance and conformity assessment.
Importance of compliance with IEC 61300-3-49:2013
Using a defined procedure for guide pin retention force helps reduce uncertainty in mechanical testing and supports more reliable technical assessment of connector performance. That matters for interoperability, quality assurance, and risk management, especially when connector integrity affects downstream system reliability. It also assists procurement and certification teams by providing a clear compliance reference for documented evaluation. In practice, consistent application of IEC 61300-3-49:2013 can strengthen conformity assessment preparation and improve confidence in engineering decisions.
- Test method for examining guide pin retention force in rectangular ferrule multi-fibre connectors
- Relevant to fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
- Supports laboratory evaluation, product qualification, and documented technical validation
- Useful for compliance workflows, supplier review, and conformity assessment preparation
- Publication Date: 2013-06-03
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 61300-3-49:2013 (2013-06-03)
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