Product
Specification
108-1832
11Mar11 Rev E
MT-RJ Patch Panel and Outlet Jacks (Standard, XG, SECURE and
SECURE XG)
1.
1.1.
SCOPE
Content
This specification, which meets the Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard TIA/EIA-568-B.3,
covers the performance, tests and quality requirements for TE Connectivity (TE) MT-RJ Jack, 39 mm,
multimode fiber optic connectors in the following configurations: Standard, XG and MT-RJ SECURE.
1.2.
Qualification
When tests are performed on the subject product line, procedures specified in Figure 2 shall be used.
All inspections shall be performed using the applicable inspection plan(s) and product drawing(s).
1.3.
Qualification Test Results
Successful qualification testing on the Standard product line was completed on 31Oct03. Qualification
of the XG compatible jack was completed on 17Feb04, and the MT-RJ SECURE product line
qualification was completed on 01Mar05. The Qualification Test Report number for this testing is 501-
545. This documentation is on file at and available from Engineering Practices and Standards (EPS).
2.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless
otherwise specified, the latest edition of the document applies. In the event of conflict between the
requirements of this specification and the product drawing, the product drawing shall take precedence.
In the event of conflict between the requirements of this specification and the referenced documents,
this specification shall take precedence.
2.1.
TE Documents
!
!
!
!
2.2.
102-952: Quality Specification (Qualification of Fiber Optic Connectors and Cable Assemblies)
408-4555: Instruction Sheet (39 mm Patch Panel MT-RJ Jack Kits 1278303-[ ], 1278807-[ ],
1278808-[ ], and 1693951-[ ])
408-8718: Instruction Sheet (MT-RJ Jack Kits 1278414-[ ], 1278415-[ ], 1278810-[ ], 1278811-[ ],
1588878-[ ], 1588879-[ ], 1588880-[ ], 1693949-[ ], and 1754252-[ ])
501-545: Qualification Test Report (MT-RJ Patch Panel and Outlet Jacks (Standard, XG,
SECURE and SECURE XG))
Commercial Standards
!
!
!
!
TIA/EIA-455-B: Standard Test Procedures for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors,
Connecting and Terminating Devices and Other Fiber Optic Components
TIA/EIA-526-14A: Optical Power Loss Measurement of Installed MM Cable Plant
TIA/EIA-568-B.3: Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
TIA/EIA-604-12: Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS) - Type MT-RJ
©2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, | Indicates change
a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company
*Trademark
All Rights Reserved
TE logo is a trademark.
For latest revision, visit our website at www.te.com/documents.
For Regional Customer Service, visit our website at www.te.com
Other products, logos, and company names might be trademarks of their respective owners.
1 of 9
LOC B
108-1832
3.
3.1.
REQUIREMENTS
Design and Construction
Product shall be of the design, construction and physical dimensions specified on the applicable product
drawing(s).
3.2.
Optical Power Source
Primary wavelengths for optical power source(s) shall be 850 ± 30 nm and 1300 ± 30 nm unless
otherwise stated in the Qualification Test Report.
3.3.
Ratings
Performance
Attenuation, Typical (See Note)
Return Loss, Typical (See Note)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Cable Retention
Durability
Flex Cycling
NOTE
Value
0.36
35
0 to 60
0 to 60
2.2 [0.5]
500
100
Units
dB
dB
°
C
°
C
N [lbf]
Cycles
Cycles
Typical values represent the median of the sample data. See Figure 3 for
maximum values.
Figure 1
3.4.
Performance and Test Description
Product is designed to meet the mechanical, environmental and optical transmittance performance
requirements specified in Figure 2. Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be performed at ambient
environmental conditions.
3.5.
Test Requirements and Procedures Summary
Test Description
Requirement
Meets requirements of product
drawing.
Complies with dimensional
requirements of FOCIS,
TIA/EIA-604-12.
See Note (a).
Figure 2 (continued)
Procedure
TIA/EIA-455-13A.
Visual, dimensional and functional
per applicable quality inspection
plan.
Visual and mechanical inspection.
Rev E
2 of 9
108-1832
Test Description
Attenuation (insertion loss).
Requirement
Procedure
Maximum attenuation for any single TIA/EIA-455-171A,
specimen is 0.75 dB.
Method D1 except launch is part of
See Note (b).
pair under test and is not reference
quality.
Launch fiber/cable shall be wrapped
in order to achieve Category 1
launch conditions according to
TIA/EIA-526-14A. Wraps shall be
close wound turns on a smooth
surface and be secured in such a
manner to guarantee integrity for
the duration of the test.
Use the following protocol for jack
termination: Terminate the jack in
accordance with Instruction Sheet
408-4555 or 408-8718 as
appropriate. If the initial IL reading
is 0.65 dB or greater, then the field
fiber should be removed, and re-
inserted. If the second reading is
0.65 dB or greater the fiber should
be cut off, prepared, and terminated
per the specifications for fiber
preparation in 408-4555 or 408-
8718.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB.
See Note (b).
EIA/TIA-455-107A, or
TIA/EIA-455-8.
An optical time domain
reflectometer may be substituted for
the coupler method.
EIA/TIA-455-188.
Subject mated specimens to 0 ±
3° for 96 hours. Precondition
C
specimens for 24 hours at 23 ± 5°
C
with 20 to 70% RH. Measure both
attenuation and return loss before
and after test. Record optical
transmittance after precondition and
at 4 hour intervals during test. Take
final attenuation and return loss
readings after the specimens have
returned to ambient conditions.
See paragraph 5.2.
Return loss.
Low temperature.
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
Maximum change in attenuation for
any single specimen is 0.3 dB
during test.
See Note (b).
Figure 2 (continued)
Rev E
3 of 9
108-1832
Test Description
Humidity, steady state.
Requirement
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
Maximum change in attenuation for
any single specimen is 0.4 dB
during test.
See Note (b).
Procedure
TIA/EIA-455-5C, Test Method A,
Test Condition A.
Subject mated specimens to steady
state humidity at 90 to 95% RH and
40 ± 2° for 96 hours. Measure
C
initial optical transmittance at least 1
hour after preconditioning with
specimens in place in the test
chamber. Record optical
transmittance once every 4 hours
during test and calculate change.
Measure final attenuation and return
loss within 1 to 2 hours of the
chamber’s return to ambient
conditions, with specimens in place
in the test chamber.
See paragraph 5.2.
TIA/EIA-455-4C.
Subject mated specimens to 60 ±
2° for 96 hours. Precondition
C
specimens for 2 hours at 23° and
C
20 to 70% RH. Measure both
attenuation and return loss before
and after test with specimens
undisturbed in the chamber at
ambient conditions.
See paragraph 5.2.
EIA/TIA-455-185.
Fixture module assembly of a
mated specimen. Apply a 33 N [7.4
lbf] tensile load to the housing on
the plug side of a mated specimen
at a rate of 25.4 mm [1 in] per
minute. Hold for a minimum of 5
seconds. Measure attenuation and
return loss before and after test.
Temperature life.
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
See Note (b).
Strength of coupling mechanism.
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
See Note (b).
Figure 2 (continurd)
Rev E
4 of 9
108-1832
Test Description
Cable retention, 0 degrees.
Requirement
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
Maximum attenuation increase for
any single specimen is 0.5 dB after
test.
See Note (b).
Procedure
EIA/TIA-455-6B,
Method 1, 0-degrees:
Using a 7.5 cm [ 3 in] mandrel
located 23 cm [ 9 in] from behind
the back end of the module
assembly, apply a 2.2 N [0.5 lbf]
tensile load to each buffered or
coated fiber. Apply load at a rate of
25.4 mm [1 in] per minute at 0
degree pull angle to the mated test
specimen. Hold for 5 seconds.
Measure attenuation and return loss
before and after test.
EIA/TIA-455-6B,
Method 1, 90-degrees:
Repeat cable retention test with
tensile load applied at a 90-degree
pull angle.
Use 2.2 N [0.5 lbf] tensile load for
each buffered or coated fiber when
testing the module assembly.
EIA-455-21A.
Mate and unmate plug-to-jack
connection 500 times. Measure
attenuation and return loss before
and after test. Clean the specimen
every 25 cycles. Record attenuation
every 50 cycles. Record final
readings after the specimens have
been inspected and cleaned.
TIA/EIA-455-1B,
Figure 2 apparatus.
Using a 7.5 cm [3 in] mandrel, apply
a 224 g [0.5 lbf] tensile load to
buffered or coated fiber at a
minimum distance of 20 cm [8 in]
behind the end of the module
assembly on the receive side of the
mated specimen. Flex loaded side ±
90 degrees per cycle for 100 cycles
at maximum rate of 15 cycles per
minute. Measure attenuation and
return loss before and after test with
the load removed.
Cable retention, 90 degrees.
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
Maximum attenuation increase for
any single specimen is 0.5 dB after
test.
See Note (b).
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
See Note (b).
Durability.
Cable flexing.
Maximum attenuation for any single
specimen is 0.75 dB before and
after test.
Minimum return loss for any single
specimen is 20 dB after test.
See Note (b).
Figure 2 (continued)
Rev E
5 of 9