Harsh-environment connectivity
IP68 MPO / MTP rugged assemblies
Outdoor assemblies that place a multi-fiber interface inside a sealed rugged housing for dust, water and mechanical protection in base stations, transport and industrial networks. IP performance must be validated as a complete mated system.
CONFIGURATION ENVELOPE
Specifications and configuration options
| Interface | MPO/MTP-compatible inside sealed housing |
|---|---|
| Fiber types | OS2 and multimode |
| Fiber count | 12F/24F or custom |
| Length | Configured to approved drawing |
| Testing | Test items and acceptance methods defined in the approved specification |
Insertion loss, return loss and environmental requirements depend on the complete configuration. Final acceptance limits and test methods are defined in the approved specification.
APPLICATIONS
Engineering tasks
- FTTA and base stations
- Outdoor industrial networks
Recommended definition flow
- Submit interfaces, application and installation constraints
- Confirm port map, materials and test method
- Sample and mating validation
- Release volume build after drawing approval
DEFINE BEFORE YOU ORDER
Define the configuration first
These historical catalog references guide selection. Materials, performance and available configurations require project review.
- Optical and housing mating
- Check internal MTP fiber count, pins and map separately from the external bayonet plug/receptacle family.
- Installation options
- The catalog lists standard/short boots, hex-flange and four-screw receptacles; confirm cutout, clearance and entry sealing.
- Record the mated/capped state and project-required water depth, duration and mounting orientation.
- Review cable diameter, seals, flange and panel as one assembly.
Reference: Multi-Fiber Solution Catalogue (2017), printed pages 50–53 . Not an ARRANEX stock, certification or performance guarantee.
PROCUREMENT QUESTIONS
Questions before sourcing
No. Define the complete assembly, mating state and project-specific test conditions, then obtain validation for that revision.
Provide the application, both interfaces, fiber count, fiber type, length, quantity and installation environment. A drawing or existing sample reduces clarification cycles.
Interface combinations, port mapping, breakout lengths, jacket and labeling can be evaluated. The approved specification and drawing define the final product.
Samples and mating validation are recommended for new interfaces, complex polarity or harsh-environment projects before volume release.
Confirm test method, instrument interface, reference cable, pass/fail thresholds and report format before quotation.
Include required test items, serialisation and report format in your RFQ so data deliverables can be confirmed in the quotation and approved specification.
Submit the configuration, quantity and target date for review against current materials. Final performance, test methods and delivery dates follow the mutually approved documents.