MIL-STD-2042-6B(SH)
1. SCOPE.
METHOD 6B1
CABLE ATTENUATION TEST
1.1 Scope. This method describes procedures for performing the cable attenuation test on conventional optical fiber cables, BOF bundles or BOF fibers 50 m (165 feet) or greater in length and either without connectors or terminations of any type, or with connectors or other terminations installed on only one end.
2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
2.1 The equipment and materials in the tables located in the applicable sections of this method shall be used to perform these procedures.
3. PROCEDURES.
3.1 Safety summary. The following safety precautions shall be observed:
a. Safety glasses shall be worn when handling bare fibers.
b. Do not touch the ends of the fibers as they may be razor sharp. Wash your hands after handling fiber.
c. Observe warnings and cautions on equipment and materials.
d. When visually inspecting an optical fiber, never stare into the end of a fiber connected to a laser source or LED.
3.2 Procedure I. Cable and fiber preparation for test.
3.2.1 Applicability. This procedure is applicable when the optical fiber cable is not terminated with connectors or splices on either end.
3.2.2 The equipment and materials in table 6B1-I shall be used to perform this procedure.
TABLE 6B1-I. Equipment and materials.
|
Description |
Quantity |
Cable jacket stripping tool (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-8 or equal) |
1 |
Kevlar shears (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-16 or equal) |
1 |
Wipes (NAVSEA DWG 6872811-18 or equal) |
As required |
Alcohol bottle with alcohol/2-propanol (sealable type) |
1 |
Canned air or compressed air |
As required |
Ruler |
1 |
6B1-1
METHOD 6B1
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