The purpose of this part of IEC 1300 is to determine the suitability of a fibre optic device to withstand the environmental condition of high humidity and high temperature which may occur in actual use, storage and/or transport. The test is primarily intended to permit the observation of effects of high humidity at constant temperature over a given period. Absorption of moisture may result in swelling that would destroy functional utility, cause loss of physical strength, and cause changes in other important mechanical properties. Degradation of optical properties may also occur. Although not necessarily intended as a simulated tropical test, this test can, nevertheless, be useful in determining moisture absorption of insulating or covering materials.
BS EN 61300-2-19:1997 history
0000 BS EN 61300-2-19:2013(2020)
2013BS EN 61300-2-19:2013 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components. Basic test and measurement procedures. Tests. Damp heat (steady state)
2006BS EN 61300-2-19:2005 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-19: Tests - Damp heat (steady state)
1997BS EN 61300-2-19:1997 Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Tests - Damp heat (steady state)