EVS-EN 50411-2-8:2009

This specification contains the initial, start of life dimensional, optical, mechanical and environmental performance requirements of a fully installed blown fibre ‘microduct’ connector in order for it to be categorised as an EN standard product. This product specification covers the following ‘microduct connectors’ to suit a wide range of blown fibre applications, for floating or fixed: •  joining the same size microduct, or different sizes of microduct; •  joining same size protected microduct, to same or different size of microduct or protected microduct; •  disconnection of the connector to gain access, for example, to insert blowing equipment; •  a means to seal the fibre inside the connector to prevent the flow of liquids; •  close off open-ended microducts.