COMMSCOPE FOSC450 B6 Fiber Optic Splice Closure Owner’s Manual
- September 27, 2024
- CommScope
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COMMSCOPE FOSC450 B6 Fiber Optic Splice Closure
Product Information
The FOSC450-B6-6-NT-0-B0V is a single-ended dome closure designed for splicing feeder and distribution cables. It features gel cable sealing technology allowing easy addition or removal of a wide range of cables. The closure is compatible with most common cable types including loose tube, central core, and ribbon fiber. Its splice trays are hinged for easy access to any splice without disturbing other trays. The closure can be used in aerial, pedestal, and underground environments up to 5 meters and is compatible with CommScope’s CWDM modules and optical splitter trays.
Usage Instructions
- Ensure the closure is securely mounted in the desired location.
- Open the closure using the dome-to-base clamp mechanism.
- Add or remove cables as needed, ensuring proper cable sealing using the gel technology.
- If splicing is required, use the hinged splice trays for easy access.
- Close the dome securely to maintain proper sealing.
FAQ
- Q: What is the maximum splicing capacity of the closure for single fusion splices?
- A: The maximum splicing capacity for single fusion splices is 144 fibers.
- Q: Is the closure suitable for underground installation?
- A: The closure is suitable for underground environments up to 5 meters.
- Q: What cable types are compatible with this closure?
- A: The closure is compatible with most common cable types including loose tube, central core, and ribbon fiber.
Introduction
FOSC® 450 B6 Fiber Optic Splice Closure, Gel Cable sealing, no preinstalled tray, 6 cable attachments, with test valve
- Single-ended, O-ring sealed dome closure for splicing feeder and distribution cables
- Gel cable sealing technology allows easy adding or removing of a wide size range of cables
- Compatible with most common cable types: e.g. loose tube, central core, ribbon fiber
- FOSC splice trays hinged for access to any splice without disturbing other trays
- Closure can be used in aerial, pedestal, and underground (up to 5 meters) environments
- Compatible with CommScope’s CWDM modules and optical splitter trays
Product Classification
- Regional Availability: Latin America | North America
- Product Type: Single-ended, round fiber closure
- Product Brand: FOSC®
- Product Series: FOSC 450
General Specifications
- Cable Entry Drop Port Style: Round
- Cable Entry Main Port Style: Round
- Cable Ports Quantity, total: 6 round ports
- Cable Sealing Type: Compressed gel
- Closure Sealing Type: Dome-to-base clamp with O-ring
- Closure Style: Single-ended
- Color: Black
- Fiber Storage Basket Type: B6, BS standard size
- Flash Test Valve: Pre-installed
- Ground Feed-through: None
- Mounting: Pole | Strand | Wall
- Network Area Type: Feeder
- Splice Tray Included, quantity: 0
- Splice Tray Type Included: No trays
- Splicing Capacity, Mass Fusion, maximum: 288
- Splicing Capacity, Single Fusion, maximum: 144
- Splicing Capacity, Single Splice, 12 fibers, maximum: 144
- Splicing Capacity, Single Splice, 6 fibers, maximum: 72
- Splicing Type, Supported: Mass fusion | Single fusion
Dimensions
- Length: 610 mm | 24.016 in
- Diameter: 254 mm | 10 in
- Diameter, with clamp: 291 mm | 11.457 in
- Main Cable Diameter, maximum: 25 mm | 0.984 in
Dimension Drawing
Ordering Tree
Material Specifications
- Material Type: Impact-resistant polymer
Environmental Specifications
- Environmental Space: Below ground | Buried
- Qualification Standards: IEC 61300, 5 m Waterhead
- Water Resistance: Flash test valve at 5 psi (40 kPa)
Packaging and Weights
- Packaging quantity: 1
- Packaging Type: Box | Carton
- Weight, net: 5.9 kg | 13.007 lb
Regulatory Compliance/Certifications
Agency Classification
- CHINA-ROHS Below maximum concentration value
- ISO 9001:2015 Designed, manufactured, and/or distributed under this quality management system
- REACH-SVHC Compliant as per SVHC revision on www.commscope.com/ProductCompliance
- ROHS Compliant
- UK-ROHS Compliant
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