This blank detail specification is not, by itself, a specification. It is part of the generic specification IEC 1314-1 (QC 880000), and applies to each of the environmental categories 1, 2, 3, 5 and 99 (see IEC 874-1-1).
It includes:
- the mandatory quality assurance test and examination schedules and performance requirements to be performed for each of Environmental categories 1, 2, 3, 5 and 99;
- a blank worksheet with instructions for preparing detail specifications.
Environmental category 1 suggests a protected environment consisting of controlled temperature and humidity conditions with complete protection from the elements. Examples of such environments are offices and buildings with climatically controlled conditions.
Environmental category 2 suggests an environment without climate control but with protection from the elements. Examples of such environments are outdoor enclosures, cabinets and storage facilities.
Environmental category 3 suggests a severe environment without climate control or protection from the elements. Examples of such environments are those found in land vehicles, ships and aircraft.
Environmental category 5 suggests a protected environment with climate control and protection from the elements but with a severe usage of the fan-out. Examples of such environments are office buildings with climatically controlled conditions where the connectors/splices of the fan-out will experience repeated engagement and disengagement.
Environmental category 99 should be used where the standard Environmental categories are not suitable for the application.
Detail specification writers may add tests and/or groups of tests to a particular environmental category. However, the detail specification writer shall not remove tests nor alter the sequence of an environmental category. When a detail specification writer adds tests to a specified category, the environmental category shall be given a plus (+) designation. The same applies for adding and removing of examinations and measurements.
Example: environmental category 2 (+).
IEC 61314-1-1:1996 history
2011IEC 61314-1-1:2011 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic fan-outs - Part 1-1: Blank detail specification