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����