Outdoor Waterproof Patch Panel - NP-96
NP-96
96 Port NEMA 4X Outdoor Waterproof Fiber Patch Panel
OptoSpan's Select NP-96 Outdoor Waterproof Patch Panels provide a secure housing for fiber optic connectors and cables and is engineered to withstand exposure to severe environmental conditions, making it a crucial component for a variety of industrial and telecommunications applications. This NEMA 4X patch panel has two sections for incoming and outgoing fiber optic cables. It can be pre-configured with up to two (8) MTP-LC cassettes, up-to 96 pass-through LC, SC, ST or FC adapters, or 96 fiber splicing capacity. Lockable gasketed doors and stainless steel hardware are features of these enclosures.
This waterproof patch panel includes cable management accessories such as cable ties, rack mounting screws, and a grid label sticker to support and organize cables, thereby reducing the risk of damage or tangling. Optional splice trays, pigtails, outdoor fiber optic cables with cable glands, and a pole mounting kit are available for this panel.
Exclusive Feature
IP5x Rated LC Adapter Panels with Automated Dust Shield
This panel features OptoSpan's exclusive LC Adapter Panels with an IP5x complaint 100% automated dust shield to keep the LC connectors clean and prevent network failures. No Dust Caps Required!
“The leading cause of packet corruption and link downtime in the fiber optic network are the contaminated connectors.”
Key Features and Benefits
| NEMA 4X and IP68 Rating | Waterproof and corrosion resistant - ready for outdoor installations |
| Splice and Termination Enclosure | Cable termination or splicing flexibility in a single panel |
| Modular Design for up to 8 Cassettes, Adapter Panels or Splice Trays | Provides a flexible, modular solution for a variety of pre-terminated cables in a compact form factor |
| Compatible with full line of OptoSpan HD Series Cassettes and Adapter Panels | Option to select modules from the OptoSpan HD Series, including 8 MTP-LC cassettes, 8 pass-through LC, SC, ST, or FC adapter panels, four (4) Splice Trays |
| Compatible with OptoSpan IP68 Series Armored and Non-Armored Cables | Simple to integrate this panel with outdoor rated (IP68) waterproof cables, enabling reliable networks even in the harshest conditions |
| Compatible with OptoSpan IP68 rated Cable Glands | Provides a means for cable ingress/egress and stress relief while preserving the NEMA 4X rating |
| Flexible Mounting Options | Wall or Pole Mounted (with Optional pole mount kit) |
| 11 Gauge Aluminum Body with Beige Polyester Powder Coat | Able to withstand exposure to moisture, rain, snow, and extreme temperature variations |
| 20 Gauge Aluminum Splice Trays | Pre-installed splice chip that is rugged and ready for fusion, mechanical, or ribbon splicing |
| Tight Seal with Gaskets | Prevent water, dust, and other contaminants from entering |
| Dedicated Compartments and Trays | Designed to safeguard delicate fiber splices as well as separate entry and exit cables |
| Spacious Interior Sections | Makes field access and installations easier |
| Rugged Construction andLocking Mechanism | Enhance Physical Security |
| Rubber Entrance Ports | Easily open and close cable entry ports to install cable glands for strain relief and waterproofing |
| Included Cable Management Accessories | Facilitate identification and maintenance of cables and connectors |
| Turn-key Pre Installed Option | Panels can be delivered pre-installed with MTP-LCcassettes, adapter panels, pigtails, or cable glands to save time in the field. |
| Made in USA | Made in the USA from the finest components to ensure years of dependable use |
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions: | 22”L x 17.1”W x 7.1”D (20lbs) |
| Cable Entry Ports: | (4) 1 5/8 Diameter Bottom Access |
| Maximum Capacity: | |
| MTP-LC Cassettes: | Qty. 8 (12F) High Density MTP-LC Cassettes |
| Termination (Pass-through): | Qty. 8 (12F) High Density Series Adapter Panels. MPO, LC SC, ST, FC pass through options available. |
| Splicing: | Qty. 8 (12F) High Density Series LC, SC, ST or FC Adapter Panels with Pigtails and Qty. 4 24F Splice Trays |
Splice Trays
Cable Glands
NP Series Panel Comparison
| OptoSpan NP Series Panel Specifications and Max Capacity | Outdoor Fiber Cable Compatibility with NP Series Panels | |||||||||||
| Model | # Slots | Max. Fibers | # HD Series Cassettes | # HD Series Adapter Panels | # Splice Trays | # Entry Ports | Entry Port Size | Cable Glands for Entry Ports | SteelFlex- IP68 | SteelMax- IP68 | SteelPatch- IP68 | TPU-IP68 |
| Incl. | Incl. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Incl. | Incl. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | |
| NP-24 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-96 | 8 | 192 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-144 | 12 | 288 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NP-288 | 24 | 576 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 1 5/8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ordering Information
Models:
NP-96-S: Preconfigured for 96F Splicing Option. Includes Qty. 8 12F splice trays. Pigtails and Adapter panels sold separately.
NP-96-P: Preconfigured for installation of up to eight OptoSpan High Density Series Adapter Panels. Adapter panels sold separately.
NP-96-D: Preconfigured for installation of up to eight 12F OptoSpan High Density Series MTP-LC Cassette. MTP-LC Cassettes sold separately.
Accessories:
NP-96-SK – Splice kit for OptoSpan NP-96 Series Panels. Includes Qty. 8 - 12F S9 splice trays. Pigtails and Adapter panels sold separately.
NP-96-PM – Pole-mount kit for OptoSpan NP-96 Series Panels
NP-96-CG – Cable Gland kit for OptoSpan NP-96 Panels. Includes 4 cable glands for waterproof seal and cable stress relief (compatible with OptoSpan's IP68 series cables).
Quality and Engineering Excellence
By utilizing our proprietary manufacturing process developed over 15 years of experience, we are able to produce higher performance products using the same components, hence lowering the cost to our clients. OptoSpan cables are made in a Class 10,000 (ISO14644-1, ISO7) clean room facility, which eliminates the potential of end face contamination.
Quality Management Systems
- ISO 9001: 2008
- TL9000 (Ver. 5)
Standards Compliance
- Telcordia GR-326 Core
- TIA-604-18: FOCIS 18
- IEC 61754-7-3:2019
- US Conec® owns the registered trademarks PRIZM LightTurn®, MTP® and MTP Elite®.