Quality Control

How Rayoptic Tests Fiber Optic Interconnection Products

Rayoptic quality-control lab with a thermal chamber, tensile tester, water-immersion test setup, and insertion/return-loss test equipment

All Optical Fiber Connector, Jumper,Pigtail Assemblies and Pre-terminated Closures, FAT Produced at Rayoptic Factory tested as  IEC and Telcordia GR-326-Core,GR-3120-Core and GR-771-Core Standard.

1. Samples Inspection of 353ND Epoxy Filled in Ferrule

Our engineer will test 10% samples taken from 353ND epoxy finished curing which filled in ferrule. Epoxy shall fully filled in ferrule and optical fiber enfolded by epoxy,no air holes.

epoxy 353nd filled ferrule

2. Optical Transmission Measurements: Insertion Loss and Return Loss

Singlemode and Multimode Optical Fiber Connectors produced at Rayoptic factory shall be 100% tested IL and RL according the standard as below table.

IL AND RL TEST RAYOPTIC
Ferrule PolishSinglemodeMultimodeStandard
APCUPCPC
Insertion Loss (dB)TypicalMax.TypicalMax.0.2IEC 61300-3-4 method B
0.20.30.150.3
0.150.20.150.2NAGR-326-Core Issue 4
Return Loss (dB)>60>50NAIEC 61300-3-6 method 1
>65>55NAGR-326-Core Issue 4

3. Ferrule Endface Polished and Cleaning

Singlemode and Multimode Optical Fiber Connectors produced at Rayoptic factory shall be 100% inspected ferrule polished endface  and cleaning according the standard as below table.

Inspector Facility Magnification: 200X,400X

Ferrule endface check
Zone

Regions(µm)

Singlemode

Regions(µm)

Multimode

ScratchesDefectsStandard
A:Core0-250-65NoneNoneIEC 61300-3-35
B:Cladding25-12065-120NoneNone
C:Adhesive120-130120-130NoneNone
D:Contact130-250130-250NoneNone
      

4. Ferrule Endface Geometry

Normally, 3D Pass rate of optical fiber SM Connector Rayoptic Produced  is ≥85%.

But more higher 3D pass rate:90%,100%, we also can supply and meet your high quality requirement.

3D test rayoptic
Parameters

APC

IEC61755-3-2

UPC

IEC61755-3-1

Radius of Curvature(mm)5 to 1210 to 25
Fiber Undercut and Protrusion(nm)-100 to +100-100 to +100
Apex Offset(µm)0 to 500 to 50
Angle Error(°)8±0.2/
Key Error(°)Max. 0.2/

5. Mechanical Performance:Proof Test

Rayoptic engineer will do straight pull and 90° side pull test of optical fiber connector at the 10% sampling level  in each order. We will make sure the connectors have good mechanical performance and do not lost function during installation.

Rayoptic technician performing proof and tensile-strength tests on OptiTap flat drop cable and Fast-Connect (bayonet SC/APC) using a tensile tester alongside an insertion/return-loss meter.
ParametersReinforced Connector  ConditionsStandardRequirement
Straight Pull

SC FC LC ST MPO etc. (Mounted 1.6-2.0-3.0mm cable)

Magnitude of the force: 68N  

Speed: 5N/S

Point of application : 0.5m of connector end

Duration: 300s

IEC 61300-2-6

GR-326-Core Issue 4 4.4.3.4

IL<0.3dB

RL>50dB(UPC) ,>60dB (APC),

 

90° Side Pull

Magnitude of the force: 34N  

Speed: 5N/S

Point of application : 0.5m of connector end

Duration: 300s

IEC 61300-2-42

GR-326-Core Issue 4 4.4.3.4

     
     
ParametersReinforced Connector  ConditionsStandardRequirement
Straight Pull

Hardened Connector  serviced OSP

Magnitude of the force: 450N  

Speed: 5N/S

Point of application : 0.5m of connector end

Duration: 300s

IEC 61300-2-6

GR-3120-Core 

IL<0.3dB

RL>50dB(UPC) ,>60dB (APC),

 

90° Side Pull

Magnitude of the force: 67N  

Speed: 5N/S

Point of application : 0.5m of connector end

Duration: 300s

IEC 61300-2-42

GR-3120-Core 

     
     

6. Thermal Performance

Beside mechanical test, thermal age and thermal cycle test are also essential measure that check the design of connector assembly and simulate the stresses that connector assemblies may be subjected to while in transportation and service. 

thermal age and cycle test rayoptic
TestConditionsStandardRequirement
Thermal Age Test

Temperature: 85℃ (185°F)

Humidity: 85% RH

Duration: 168 hours (7 days)

GR-326-Core Issue 4 4.4.2.1

IL<0.3dB

RL>50dB(UPC) ,>60dB (APC),

 

Thermal Cycle Test

Temperature: Cycle -40℃ to +75℃

Humidity: Uncontrolled

Duration: 21 Cycles, 168 hours (7 days)

IEC 61300-2-22

GR-326-Core Issue 4 4.4.2.2

    
    

7. Ingress Protection: IP68 Rating Air Tightness Test

For the fiber optic connectivity products service at OSP and harsh environment,we will 100% test air tightness,such as Hardened Connector,Optical H Connector,  MST’s terminals, Network Access Point (NAP) box, Fiber Distribution (CTO)Box, and Fiber Access Terminals(FAT) .

Overhead strand mount and pole mount installation,Ingress protection level at least upto IP67. Wall mount, pedestal and hand hole mount shall be upto IP68 protection level.

ip67 ip68 waterproof test rayoptic

8. Water Resistance

During FTTH broadband deployments, the pre-connectorized MST and OptiTap flat drop cable will be installed in manholes,handholes or vaults, so they must meet the IP68 protection rating. We believe that simulating the MST and drop cables being submerged in water by using a cylindrical water bucket is the most intuitive way to test their sealing performance.

We study the relevant standards GR-771 and GR-3120 and test our manufactured Pre-terminated closures and drop patch cables according to these standards. We only sell products that have been thoroughly verified.

Rayoptic technician measuring insertion and return loss on a pre-connectorized MST and OptiTap flat drop cable after a 7-day, 1.5 m-deep water-immersion test in a cylindrical tank.

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