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National foreword
Foreword
Preface
CECC specification system
Section one - General
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Related documents
1.3 Definitions
Section two - Requirements
2 Requirements
2.1 Classification
2.1.1 Type
2.1.2 Arrangement
2.1.3 Style
2.1.4 Variant
2.1.5 Climatic category
2.1.6 Environmental category
2.1.7 Assessment level
2.2 Documentation
2.2.1 Symbols
2.2.2 Specification system
          Sectional specifications
          Blank detail specifications
          Detail specifications
2.2.3 Drawings
          Projection system
          Dimensional system
          Intermateability (in preparation)
2.2.4 Measurements
          Measurement method
          Reference components
          Gauges
2.2.5 Test data sheets
2.2.6 Instructions for use
2.3 Design and construction
2.3.1 Materials
          Corrosion resistance
          Non-flammable materials
2.3.2 Workmanship
2.4 Quality
2.5 Performance
2.6 Identification and marking
2.6.1 Variant identification number
2.6.2 Component marking
2.6.3 Package marking
2.7 Packaging
Section three - Quality assessment procedures
3 Quality assessment procedures
3.1 Primary stage of manufacture
3.2 Structural similarity
3.3 Qualification approval procedures
3.3.1 Fixed sample procedure
3.3.2 Lot-by-lot and periodic pressure
3.3.3 Qualifying specimen
3.3.4 Counterpart component
3.3.5 Sample size
3.3.6 Qualification testing
3.3.7 Qualification failures
3.3.8 Maintenance of qualification approval
3.3.9 Qualification report
3.4 Quality conformance inspection
3.4.1 Lot-by-lot inspection
          Formation of inspection lots
          Rejected lots
3.4.2 Periodic inspection
          Sample size
          Preparation of specimens
          Periodic inspection
          Periodic inspection failures
          Periodic inspection report
3.5 Certified test records of released lots
3.6 Delayed deliveries
3.7 Delivery release before completion of group B
        tests
3.8 Alternative test methods
3.9 Unchecked parameters
Section four - Measurement and environmental test
                procedures
4 Measurement and environmental test procedures
4.1 Standard conditions
4.2 Specimen
4.3 Cleaning of optical surfaces
4.4 Measurement procedures
4.4.1 Visual inspection
4.4.2 Dimensions
4.4.3 Examination of product
4.4.4 Gauge retention force
4.4.5 Engagement and separation forces
4.4.6 Flammability (fire hazard)
4.4.7 Insertion loss
4.4.8 Change in transmitted optical power
4.4.9 Cross talk
4.4.10 Ambient light coupling
4.4.11 Spectral loss
4.4.12 Return loss
4.5 Environmental test procedures
4.5.1 Vibration (sinusoidal)
4.5.2 Effectiveness of fibre of ferrule retention
4.5.3 Static load
4.5.4 Cable pulling
4.5.5 Cable torsion
4.5.6 Strength of coupling mechanism
4.5.7 Bending moment
4.5.8 Bump
4.5.9 Shock
4.5.10 Crush resistance
4.5.11 Axial compression
4.5.12 Impact
4.5.13 Acceleration
4.5.14 Drop
4.5.15 Coupling proof torque
4.5.16 Mould growth
4.5.17 Cold
4.5.18 Dry heat
4.5.19 Damp heat (steady state)
4.5.20 Climatic sequence
4.5.21 Condensation
4.5.22 Change of temperature
4.5.23 Sealing (panel-sealed and barrier sealed
        connectors)
4.5.24 Sealing (water immersion)
4.5.25 Sealing (hermetic)
4.5.26 Salt mist
4.5.27 Dust
4.5.28 Industrial atmosphere (sulphur dioxide)
4.5.29 Low air pressure
4.5.30 Solar radiation
4.5.31 Nuclear radiation
4.5.32 Mechanical endurance
4.5.33 High temperature endurance
4.5.34 Resistance to solvents and contaminating fluids
4.5.35 Cable nutation
Annexes (informative)
A Size measurements
B Summary of definitions from IEC publications
Part II: Capability approval procedure (in preparation)
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references