CONTENTS

 1     Scope 
 
2     References
 3     Terms and definitions   
 4     Abbreviations and Acronyms   
 5     Performance recommendations for passive optical nodes: general principles  
        5.1     Optical functionality and environmental stability        
        5.2     Consistency for all node types throughout the entire network  
        5.3     Ability to fit all different types of applications 
        5.4     Global applicability of the basic environmental classification, with an option to adjust to specific local conditions    
 6     Parameters concerning functionality of an optical node
        6.1     Node content and interfaces/compatibility       
        6.2     Network adaptability     
        6.3     Wavelength        
 7     Environmental conditions for passive optical nodes    
        7.1     Installed product 
        7.2     Transport and storage    
        7.3     Installation or intervention        
 8     General requirements    
        8.1     Storage, transport and packaging 
        8.2     Materials 
Annex A – Environmental classification    
        A.1     Basic environmental classes      
        A.2     Special conditions        
Appendix I – Construction of optical test samples    
        I.1       Single fibre splice/connector storage    
        I.2       Storage of uncut fibres; addition of a drop cable        
        I.3       Ribbon splice/connector storage
        I.4       Storage of uncut ribbons; addition of a drop cable      
Appendix II – Intervention at a live node: test methods    
       II.1     Opening and closing covers or drawers to gain access to the organizer system  
       II.2     Movements of organizer elements to gain access to the actual fibre circuits     
       II.3     Addition and connection of extra cables  
       II.4     Rearranging connections (splices)
       II.5     Rearranging connectors, jumpers or pigtails      
       II.6     Addition and connection of extra organizer elements     
       II.7     Installing a node product over a piece of uncut cable slack       
       II.8     Unrolling, cutting and restorage of uncut fibre   
Appendix III – Additional requirements    
Appendix IV – Product characterisation checklist