scope:

This part of IEC 60874 applies to fibre optic connectors sets and individual components (i.e. adaptors, plugs, sockets) for all types, sizes and structures of fibres and cables. It includes: - connector set requirements; - quality assessment procedures. This part of IEC 60874 is divided into five clauses: - Clauses 1 (Scope), 2 (Normative references) and 3 (Terms and definitions) contain general information pertaining to this generic specification; - Clause 4 (Requirements) contains all the requirements to be met by connectors covered by this specification. This includes requirements for classification, the IEC specification system, documentation, materials, workmanship, quality, performance, identification, and packaging; - Clause 5 (Quality assessment procedures) contains all of the procedures that must be followed for IEC quality assessment of products covered by this standard.