Mid-Span Clamshell Hardened Terminal (M-CHT)

The Mid-Span Clamshell Hardened Terminal offers hardened connectivity without the need for hardened connectors. The clamshell design provides IP68 protection for each individual connection while enabling fast, easy, and secure optical drop cable deployment. The design can be installed in the middle of a cable span and is available in 4 port and 8 port versions with a variety of mounting options.

Features

Standard SCA fiber connectors; other connector types available upon request
Each connector protected in a hardened chamber with reliable clasp latching
Compatible with commonly used drop cables
Separately sealed compartment for feeder cable storage, splicing, and optical components
Four cable entry/exit ports for feeder and branch cables
Single fiber and ribbon splicing options
Suitable for housing Splitters
Holds up to 7’ of buffer tube slack for a 144F cable
Compatible with Rollable Ribbon, Flat Ribbon, or loose tube cables
Equipped with four or eight drop cable ports
Pole, strand, wall, pedestal, handhole/manhole mountable
Compliant with GR771 and IEC 60529 (IP68 to 3 meters)

Benefits

One minute easy process to connect a drop cable
Hardened connectivity with standard non-proprietary connectors
Plug and play drop cable connections with no field splicing
Mid-span design cable branching and drop cable functionality
Reliable customer connections without disturbing the splicing area
Standard drop cables and non-proprietary connectors improve availability
Easier inventory management
Versatile use in FTTx networks, 5G, or outside plant environments

Product Description

Applications

Telecommunications & Data Communications Networks
FTTH, FTTA and MDUs
Ideal for 5G, Small Cell, Rural, and DAS Networks
Aerial, pole-mounted, or below-grade installations

Performance Characteristics

Performance Characteristics
Cable Entry/Exit Ports	Feeder (x2): 20 mm Maximum Diameter Branch (x2): 12 mm Diameter
Connectorized Drop Ports	4-Ports or 8-Ports
Adapter Type(s)	SC-APC
Splice Capacity	Up to 48 single fiber (loose-tube) splices Up to 12 mass fusion (ribbon) splices
Outer Dimensions	4-Ports: 15.7" X 6.5" X 6.0" 8-Ports: 15.7" X 6.5" X 5.2"
Operating Temperature	-40 °C to +70 °C
Mounting Options	Pole/Wall, Strand, Pedestal, Handhole
Color	Black, UV Rated
Functional Options	Loose-tube and Ribbon Splice, 1xN PLC Splitter, Pre-Stubbed Feeder
Standards	GR-771 and IEC 60529 (IP68)