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OptoSpan’s Outdoor and Weatherproof solutions comprise of tailored designs and implementations of the IP68-Series armored, and non-armored outdoor fiber optic cables, combined with the NP-series Nema 4x outdoor rated fiber optic patch panels. Solutions designed to deliver robust fiber optic network connections even in the harshest environments. The IP68-Series fiber optic cables revolutionize outdoor installations with their unique lockable bayonet MPO and LC connector design which provides IP68 rated water immersion and dust protection. Combined with any of the NP-Series outdoor rated patch panels will result in fiber optic solutions that provide network engineers a robust and resilient solution for harsh outdoor environments.
IP68-Series armored, and non-armored outdoor weatherproof fiber optic cables are designed to deliver robust network connections even in the harshest environments. These cables are revolutionizing outdoor installations with their unique lockable bayonet MPO and LC connector design that provides IP68 rated Water immersion and dust protection.
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS | SteelFlex-IP68 | SteelMax-IP68 | SteelPatch-IP68 | TPU-IP68 |
| Cable Mechanism | OptoLock Mechanism (Steel) | Fiber Within Steel Jacket + Dual Strength Wires | Fiber Within Steel Jacket | Abrasion Resistant Non-metallic TPU Jacket |
| Recommended Use | Intra-building – Military Grade, Rodent Proof | Suitable for Inter-building distances over 100m and use with or without conduit | Intra-building distances under 100m requiring flexibility | Non-metallic Outdoor |
| IP Ratings | Outdoor IP68 Rating - 100% waterproof | Outdoor IP68 Rating - 100% waterproof | Outdoor IP68 Rating - 100% waterproof | Outdoor IP68 Rating - 100% waterproof |
| Maximum Continuous Length | 300 meters | 500 meters | 2000 meter | 2000 meter |
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| FEATURES | SteelFlex-IP68 | SteelMax-IP68 | SteelPatch-IP68 | TPU-IP68 |
| Water & Dust Protection | IP68 waterproof (w/ Bayonet) | IP68 waterproof (w/ Bayonet) | IP68 waterproof (w/ Bayonet) | IP68 waterproof (w/ Bayonet) |
| Ruggedness | Highest | Very High | High | Medium |
| Pulling Strength | High | Highest | Very High | Medium |
| Lateral Pressure Resistance | Highest | Very High | High | Medium |
| UV Rated (Direct Sunlight) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rodent Protection | Rodent-Proof | Rodent-Resistant | Rodent-Resistant | Low |
| SPECIFICATIONS | SteelFlex-IP68 | SteelMax-IP68 | SteelPatch-IP68 | TPU-IP68 |
| Outer Diameter | 4.8mm | 8mm | 7mm | 5.5mm |
| Fiber Count | 2-24 | 2-48 | 2-48 | 2-144 |
| Fiber Type | OS2 (Single mode), OM4 (Multimode) | OM4 (Multimode) OS2 (Single mode), OM4 (Multimode) | OM4 (Multimode) OS2 (Single mode), OM4 (Multimode) | OM4 (Multimode) OS2 (Single mode), OM4 (Multimode) |
| Jacket Material | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) | Polyethylene (PE) | (Polyvinyl Chloride) PVC | Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C~+85°C | 40°C~+70°C | -40°C~+70°C | -40°C~+80°C |
| Min. Bending Radius (mm) | 40mm | 160mm | 140mm | 100mm |
| Crush Resistance (N/100) | 5000 | 3000 | 2200 | 1000 |
| Mating Durability (IP68 Connector) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Environment | Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor | Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
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OptoSpan NP Series Panel Specifications and Max Capacity |
Outdoor Fiber Cable Compatibility with NP Series Panels |
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| Model | Type | # Slots | Max. Fibers | # HD Series Cassettes | # HD Adapter Panels | # Splice Trays | # Entry Ports | Entry Port Size | Cable Glands for Entry Ports | SteelFlex- IP68 | SteelMax- IP68 | SteelPatch- IP68 | TPU-IP68 |
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| NP-24-LC | LC | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-96-LC | LC | 8 | 192 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-144-LC | LC | 12 | 288 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-288-LC | LC | 24 | 576 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-24-MDC | MDC | 2 | 144 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-96-MDC | MDC | 8 | 576 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-144-MDC | MDC | 12 | 864 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-288-MDC | MDC | 24 | 1728 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-24-MMC | MMC | 2 | 864 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-96-MMC | MMC | 8 | 3456 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-144-MMC | MMC | 12 | 5184 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-288-MMC | MMC | 24 | 10368 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-24-SN | SN | 2 | 96 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-96-SN | SN | 8 | 384 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-144-SN | SN | 12 | 576 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-288-SN | SN | 24 | 1152 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
