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4、Fax: 724-776-0790 Email: CustomerServicesae.org SAE WEB ADDRESS: http:/www.sae.orgSAE values your input. To provide feedback on this Technical Report, please visit http:/www.sae.org/technical/standards/ARP5602/9ARP5602/9 AEROSPACERECOMMENDEDPRACTICEIssued 2008-11A Guideline for Aerospace Platform Fi
5、ber Optic Training and Awareness Education Aerospace Fiber Optics Quality Assurance Knowledge Competencies RATIONALEThe Aerospace industry has always required the highest standards of workmanship to be maintained. To ensure that the Aerospace fiber optics industry adopts these same high standards, i
6、ts essential that minimum training and certification requirements be established. This document outlines the minimum training requirements for all personnel working in aerospace fiber optics quality assurance in accordance with aerospace industry best practices. 1. SCOPE This document establishes tr
7、aining guidelines applicable to fiber optic quality assurance technical training for individuals involved in the manufacturing, installation, support, integration and testing of fiber optic systems. Applicable personnel include:ManagersEngineersTechniciansTrainers/InstructorsThird Party Maintenance
8、Agencies Quality Assurance Production2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue in effect on the date of the purchase o
9、rder. In the event of conflict between the text of this document and references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained SAE ARP5602/9 - 2 -2.1 SAE Publication
10、s Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.ARP5061 Guidelines for Testing and Support of Aerospace, Fiber Optic, Inter-Connect Systems AS50881 Wiring Aerospace Vehicle 2.2
11、 ANSI Publications Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002, Tel: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org.ANSI Z136.1-2007 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers ANSI Z136.2-1997 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Optical Fiber Comm
12、unication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED Sources ANSI/TIA-440-B-2004 Fiber Optic Terminology 2.3 IEC Publications Available from International Electrotechnical Commission, 3, rue de Varembe, P.O. Box 131, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, Tel: +44-22-919-02-11, www.iec.ch.IEC 60825-1 Laser Safety
13、Equipment Classification (Safety of laser products) IEC 60825-2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems IEC 60825-4 Laser Guards 2.4 NASA Publications Available from NASA, Documentation, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, www.nas.nasa.gov.NASA-STD-8739.5 Fiber Optic Terminations, Cable As
14、semblies, and Installation 2.5 NAVAIR Publications Commanding Officer, Naval Air technical Data and Engineering Service Command, Naval Air Station, North Island, P. O. Box 357031, Building 90, Distribution, San Diego, CA 92135-7031 NAVAIR 01-1A-505.4 INSTALLATION AND TESTING PRACTICES AIRCRAFT FIBER
15、 OPTIC CABLING SAE ARP5602/9 - 3 -2.6 U.S. Government Publications Available from the Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS), Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Tel: 215-697-6257, http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.FED-STD-1037C Glossary of Telecommunicatio
16、ns Terms MIL-PRF-29504B TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR, REMOVABLE, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR MIL-PRF-29504/4D TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC, CONNECTOR, REMOVABLE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTING, PIN TERMINUS, SIZE 16, REAR RELEASE, MIL-DTL-38999, SERIES III MIL-PRF-29504/5D TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC, CONNECTOR, REMOVABL
17、E, ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTING, SOCKET TERMINUS, SIZE 16, REAR RELEASE, MIL-DTL-38999, SERIES MIL-DTL-38999K CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK DISCONNECT (BAYONET, THREADED, AND BREECH COUPLING), ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP AND HERMETIC SOLDER CONTACTS GENERAL
18、 SPECIFICATION FOR 2.7 Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (ARINC) Publications Available form Aeronautical Radio, Inc., 2551 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 24101-7435, ARINC Report 805-1 Fiber Optic Test Procedures ARINC Report 806 Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance 2.8 Other Applicable References Under
19、standing Fiber Optics, Jeff Hecht, ISBN 0-13-956145-5 Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide, Bill Woodward, ISBN 0-7821-4390-3 3. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT This document is intended to be used as a guideline for all persons conducting aerospace fiber optics quality assurance training. This trai
20、ning document is broken into 16 major categories. Each category contains detailed training competencies. The detailed training competencies describe the level of knowledge each student should have about that particular item. 1. INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE FIBER OPTICS 1.1 Explain the historical evolut
21、ion of fiber optic technology 1.2 Explain the harsh environments of fiber optic technology in aeronautical and space applications 2. PRINCIPLES OF FIBER OPTIC TRANSMISSION 2.1 Describe the basic parts of a fiber optic link 2.2 Describe the basic operation of a fiber optic transmitter 2.3 Describe th
22、e basic operation of a fiber optic receiver SAE ARP5602/9 - 4 -2.4 Describe how the decibel is used to compare relative power levels (dB) 2.5 Describe how the decibel is used to measure absolute power (dBm) 3. SAFETY AWARENESS 3.1 Explain personnel and platform safety issues including foreign object
23、 damage (FOD) and equipment damage 3.2 Describe the best practices associated with the safe handling of fiber materials and hand tools 3.3 Describe how to properly dispose of fiber optic waste 3.4 Explain how to properly handle hazardous materials and the purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSD
24、S) 3.5 Describe emergency procedures 4. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT 4.1 Compare wavelength and frequency, and demonstrate how to calculate one when the other is known 4.2 Explain light wave and light particle theory 4.3 Describe the electromagnetic and light spectrum 4.4 Describe refraction 4.5 Explai
25、n reflection to include angle of incidence, critical angle, and angle of refraction 4.6 Explain how the index of refraction is used to describe the speed of light through a transparent material 4.7 Describe angle of incidence 4.8 Explain Fresnel reflections and how they can impact the performance of
26、 a fiber optic communication system 4.9 Explain Snells law 5. OPTICAL FIBER CONSTRUCTION AND THEORY 5.1 Describe basic optical fiber manufacturing techniques 5.2 Describe the core of an optical fiber 5.3 Describe the cladding of an optical fiber 5.4 Describe the different types of optical fiber coat
27、ings specific to aerospace applications 5.5 Describe mode in an optical fiber 5.6 Describe the three refractive index profiles commonly found in optical fiber 5.7 Explain how an optical fiber is categorized by modes and refractive index profiles SAE ARP5602/9 - 5 -6. OPTICAL FIBER CHARACTERISTICS 6.
28、1 Describe modal dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical fiber 6.2 Describe material dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical fiber 6.3 Describe waveguide dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical fiber 6.4 Describe the causes of attenuation in an o
29、ptical fiber 6.5 Describe the numerical aperture of an optical fiber 6.6 Describe the cone of acceptance 6.7 Describe microbends in an optical fiber 6.8 Describe macrobends in an optical fiber 6.9 Define tensile strength 6.10 Define bend radius limitations 7. FIBER OPTIC SOURCES 7.1 List safety clas
30、sifications of fiber optic lights sources 7.2 Describe the basic operation and output pattern of an LED 7.3 Describe the basic operation and output pattern of a laser 8. FIBER OPTIC DETECTORS 8.1 Describe the basic operation of a photodiode 8.2 Describe the performance characteristics of PIN and APD
31、 photodiodes 8.3 Explain the effects of saturation on detectors 9. AEROSPACE FIBER OPTIC CABLES (UNTERMINATED) 9.1 Draw a cross section of a simplex aerospace fiber optic cable and explain the purpose of each segment 9.1.1 Draw and dimension a cross section of a simplex 100/140 um multimode aerospac
32、e fiber optic cable9.1.2 Draw and dimension a cross section of a simplex 5.8/125 um single-mode aerospace fiber optic cable9.1.3 Explain the purpose of each subcomponent 9.1.4 Identify the materials used in each subcomponent SAE ARP5602/9 - 6 -9.2 Explain loose structure 9.2.1 Explain the low temper
33、ature advantages of loose structure over tight structure 9.2.2 Explain the pull proof capability of loose structure 9.2.3 Explain the bend radius characteristics 9.3 Explain tight structure 9.3.1 Explain the bend radius advantages of tight structure over loose structure 9.3.2 Explain the crushabilit
34、y advantages of tight structure over loose structure 9.4 Explain loose buffer tube 9.5 Explain tight buffer 9.6 Describe tensile strength properties 9.6.1 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers short term and long term tensile strength specifications9.6.2 Describe the reduction in tensile stren
35、gth after termination 9.6.3 Describe the reduction in tensile strength when the cable is bent 9.7 Describe common strength members used in aerospace and contrast with telecommunications 9.7.1 Describe the difference between aramid yarn and fiberglass 9.7.2 Describe longitudinal, helical, and braided
36、 strength member lay 9.8 Describe common jacket materials used in aerospace and contrast with telecommunications 9.8.1 Describe the stiffness differences between PVC and fluoropolymers 9.8.2 Describe the shrinkage properties of fluoropolymers and PVC 9.8.3 Describe the out gassing characteristics of
37、 fluoropolymers and PVC 9.8.4 Describe the memory properties of fluoropolymers and PVC 9.9 Explain installation and operating bend radius 9.9.1 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers bend radius specifications 9.9.2 Explain the tensile stressed and non-tensile stressed short-term bend radius li
38、mitations 9.9.3 Explain the tensile stressed and non-tensile stressed long-term bend radius limitations 9.10 Describe simplex, duplex, and multi-fiber cables 9.10.1 Explain the difference between a single multi-fiber cable and a cable assembly/harness made up of simplex fiber optic cables SAE ARP560
39、2/9 - 7 -9.11 Describe ribbon cables 9.11.1 Explain the difference between enclosed and non-enclosed strength members 9.12 Explain variations in the aerospace industry of cable color codes and markings 9.12.1 Explain that color codes are platform specific 9.12.2 Explain the cable markings and labels
40、 are used to distinguish fiber optic cables from copper cables 10. AEROSPACE FIBER OPTIC INTERCONNECTS (UNTERMINATED) 10.1 Describe the basic components of a single fiber connector and multi-fiber interconnect 10.1.1 Compare and contrast single fiber connector differences in the ferrule, connector b
41、ody, spring mechanism, keying, alignment sleeve, ferrule contact and non-contact design between the FC pull-proof, ST, and FSMA-905 10.1.2 Compare and contrast multi-fiber connector differences in the termini, connector body, insert (front and rear release), spring mechanism, keying, alignment sleev
42、e, coupling nut, jack screw, environmental seals, ferrule contact and non-contact design between the MT, ARINC 600, and MIL-DTL-3899910.1.3 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers maximum attenuation, mating cycles, back reflection, and environmental specifications 10.2 Describe ferrule material
43、s/composition 10.2.1 Describe the differences between ceramic, metallic, and hybrid (jeweled and metallic/ceramic) ferrule materials/composition 10.2.2 Describe internal and external ferrule dimensions 10.2.3 Explain the difference between a chamfer ferrule and a non-chamfered ferrule 10.3 Describe
44、how intrinsic factors can affect connector performance 10.3.1 Explain how ferrule imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.3.2 Explain how alignment sleeve imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.4 Describe how extrinsic factors can affect connector performan
45、ce 10.4.1 Explain how termini/connector imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.4.2 Explain how alignment sleeve imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.5 Describe ferrule endfaces and characteristics 10.5.1 Describe the geometry and performance characterist
46、ics of a flat endface 10.5.2 Describe the geometry and performance characteristics of a radiused endface 10.5.3 Describe the geometry and performance characteristics of an angled physical contact endface SAE ARP5602/9 - 8 -10.5.4 Ferrule Diameters 10.5.4.1 List the diameters of the ST, FC, and SC fe
47、rrule in inches and millimeters 10.5.4.2 List the diameter of the LC ferrule in inches and millimeters 10.5.4.3 List the diameters 29504 style termini 10.6 Describe lensed contacts 10.7 Describe tunable ferrules in connectors (FC and LC) 10.8 Describe termini in multi-fiber connectors (keyed and un-
48、keyed) 10.9 Describe alignment sleeves in multi-fiber connectors 10.9.1 Describe the difference between a split and solid alignment sleeve 10.9.2 Describe alignment sleeve retaining mechanisms 10.9.3 Describe alignment sleeve insertion and removal tools 10.9.4 Describe alignment sleeve insertion and
49、 removal techniques 10.10 Describe common commercial and aerospace connector types 10.10.1 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace single fiber connectors 10.10.2 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace multi-fiber connectors.10.10.3 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace hybrid connectors10.10.4 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace small form factor connectors. 10.10.5 Describe commonly use
