Overview of the FAT-8DY Fiber Enclosure
The FAT-8DY is a hardened fiber optic enclosure designed for aerial, buried and pedestal installations in FTTx networks. Key features include capacity for 16 fiber adapters, 4 splice trays, mid-span cable ports, and compatibility with micro splitters.
Design and Construction
With dimensions of 287x172x100mm, the FAT-8DY maintains a compact footprint. The lightweight polymer enclosure is environmentally sealed to IP68 ratings for water and dust ingress protection. Two 14mm mid-span ports allow cables to enter, secured by rubber grommets.
Mounting and Installation Flexibility
Integrated mounting features on the enclosure allow it to be installed on walls or poles. A storage area under the dome section provides space to store fiber splicing and installation tools.
Environmental Protection
The sealed design protects internal connectors and splices from moisture, contaminants, UV radiation, temperature extremes, mechanical damage and exposure to chemicals. This enables reliability in challenging outdoor plant environments.
Fiber Management Capacity
The FAT-8DY contains generous capacity for fiber management, splicing, connection and optical splitting.
Interconnect and Crossconnect Capability
Sixteen SC adapter ports allow pre-connectorized patch cords to interconnect distribution cable fibers to drop cable fibers. The adapters utilize integrated shutters to prevent contamination.
Splicing Capacity
Four splice trays provide capacity for fiber splicing of up to 48 fibers. Trays accommodate fusion or mechanical splices for easiest field servicing.
Optical Splitting Compartment
A dedicated compartment allows mounting a micro splitter to divide fiber services to multiple endpoint locations, with 1x8 split ratios supported.
Ease of Network Deployment and Extension
With its hardened construction yet generous capacity, the FAT-8DY eases the deployment of fiber deep into neighborhoods and business districts, bringing broadband closer to end users.
Quick and Simple Network Extensions
The FAT-8DY allows technicians to swiftly splice distribution cables, split signals if needed, connect drops, seal up the enclosure and ship out. All common fiber connector and cable types are supported.
Support for Field Configurability
The large capacity enables supporting additional subscriber growth via extra adapters, pigtails, connectors and drop cables without replacing existing enclosures or cabling.
Summary
With FTTx deployments accelerating globally, the FAT-8DY fiber access terminals delivers an optimal blend of environmental protection and generous capacity for bringing fiber deeper into subscriber networks. The flexible field-configurable design saves operators time and cost during initial buildouts and future expansions.
