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Guidelines for the measurement of high-power damage sensitivity ofsinglemode fibre to bends. Guidance for the interpretation of results
This technical report describes two methods for the measurement of the sensitivity of single-mode optical fibres to high-power damage at bends:
test method 1 – Failure time characterisation as a function of the launch power and bend conditions (bend angle and bend diameter);
test method 2 – Equilibrium temperature measurement.
Results from the two methods can only be compared qualitatively.
The results in this report are predominantly on un-cabled and un-buffered fibres. Cabled and buffered fibres are expected to respond differently, because the outer layers can affect the ageing process. Note also that test method 2 testing cannot be applied to buffered or cabled fibres.
These methods do not constitute a routine test to be used in the evaluation of optical fibre.
The parameters derived from the two methods are not intended to be specified within a detailed fibre specification.
The catastrophic failure modes arising and which are described in this document in general occur at bending radii much smaller than specified in the single-mode fibre specification IEC 60793-2-50 or than would be recommended based on mechanical reliability considerations alone.
This report includes several annexes, including a discussion on the rationale for the approaches adopted, metrics for assessment, guidance, examples and some conclusions from initial studies.
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