Optical
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Optical Distribution Box
The least glamorous part of an access network and the one that decides how serviceable it is. Splices need to be organised, labelled and reachable, because a fault at a cabinet costs a crew a whole day.
Overview
Product overview
The least glamorous part of an access network and the one that decides how serviceable it is. Splices need to be organised, labelled and reachable, be
The least glamorous part of an access network and the one that decides how serviceable it is. Splices need to be organised, labelled and reachable, because a fault at a cabinet costs a crew a whole day.
It is specified alongside the splitter stage rather than separately — the two need to agree on fibre count and connector type.
Key features
- Splice and distribution in one enclosure
- Wall or pole mounting
- Organised fibre routing and management
- Outdoor rated enclosure
- Splice trays sized to the fibre count
- Matches the splitter and OLT connector types
- Labelling for field serviceability
- Lockable access
Principle chart
How the signal moves through the unit, from the inputs on the left to the outputs on the right.
Specification
GWC-ODB — Optical Distribution Box
Description
Splices and distributes fibre in the outside plant at street cabinets and building entry points, with organised routing and labelling for field serviceability.
Technical specifications
| Enclosure | |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Wall / pole |
| Environment | Outdoor rated |
| Access | Lockable |
| Fibre management | |
| Splice trays | Sized to the fibre count |
| Routing | Organised, with bend radius control |
| Labelling | For field identification |
| Connectors | |
| Type | SC/APC |
| Capacity | Per project |
Fibre colour code
Fibre colour in each tube starts from No. 1 Blue. Use this table when terminating or tracing fibres at any point in the network.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Orange | Green | Brown | Slate | White | Red | Black | Yellow | Violet | Rose | Aqua |
Applications
- Street cabinet and pole mounting
- Building entry points
- Outside-plant branching
- Network extension and repair
Documentation
Full datasheets, including port detail, power specification and installation notes, are provided on request. Tell us the model and the destination market so we send the correct revision.
Datasheet and user manual
We send the full datasheet on request, so you receive the revision that matches the unit you actually have.
Related
Used with
These are the units that normally sit either side of the optical distribution box in a build.
Optical
Optical
Specify this model into your project
Send the scale and the site type. We will confirm the configuration and a factory price.