Terminate and join fibers
Organize fiber splices at the distribution point, with a maximum documented splice capacity of 16 cores.
Outdoor FTTx Distribution Box. One Protected Feeder-to-Drop Point
SKU FOTB-16C-R
Outdoor FTTx Distribution Box. One Protected Feeder-to-Drop Point
The Fibernet Outdoor FTTx Distribution Box – 16C_R provides a structured termination point for feeder-to-drop fiber connections, integrating splicing, optional splitter arrangements and cable routing inside an IP65-rated enclosure.
Choose Configuration
Splice-Only
SKUFOTB-16C-RPart NumberFOTB-16C-R
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Splice-only outdoor distribution box.
- Splice capacity
- 16cores
- Adapter plate
- Not included in this version
With Adapter Plate
SKUFOTB-16C-R2Part NumberFOTB-16C-R2
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Connector-access configuration with adapter plate; SC adapters not confirmed as included.
- Splice capacity
- 16cores
- Optional SC adapter panel
- Up to 12adapters
THE INSTALLATION CHALLENGE
A Fiber Distribution Point Has More to Manage Than a Splice.
At the FTTx network edge, feeder and drop cables must terminate in an enclosure that accommodates branching, cable retention and future access.
The 16C_R places those functions in a single enclosed housing: defined entry and exit ports, internal fiber management and space for a suitable splitter configuration where required.
- Protect the feeder-to-drop connection point.
- Keep fiber joining and passive distribution in a controlled location.
- Choose splice-only or adapter-panel construction to suit the installation.
Internal layout shown in the original product datasheet
THREE DISTINCT FUNCTIONS
One Enclosure. A Defined Role for Every Fiber.
The design supports the operational steps required at an FTTx feeder-to-drop handoff, without mixing splice, splitter and connector capacity into one number.
Plan passive fan-out
Configure the enclosure for up to two 1×8 splitter units or one 1×16 splitter, as specified for the model.
Route feeder and drop cables
Dedicated cable clamping and described input/output openings support orderly entry and exit routing.
FTTx distribution path – conceptual layout, not a wiring diagram
Feeder cableIncoming optical fibers
→
16C_R enclosureSplice / splitter zone
→
Distribution interfaceOptional adapter panel
→
Drop cablesOutgoing fiber routes
CHOOSE THE VERSION
Two Ordering Options. One Distribution Architecture.
The difference is the supplied panel arrangement – not an automatically higher splice count.
Outdoor Distribution Box
For applications requiring an enclosure dedicated to fiber splicing and internal distribution without the adapter-plate option described for the other variant.
FOTB-16C-R
Connector-Access Configuration
Includes an adapter plate. The source lists an optional panel for up to 12 SC adapters; confirm whether adapters themselves are included in the ordered build.
FOTB-16C-R2
*Splitter support and adapter-panel suitability do not establish that splitter modules or pre-populated SC adapters are included with either SKU.
Original close-up: routing and internal components
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Designed for Accessible Outdoor Fiber Routing.
The enclosure uses an enclosed construction, documented wall mounting, feeder/drop cable clamping and dedicated cable passages.
Ingress protection
IP65 per the supplied datasheet; suitable use should be evaluated against site conditions.
Connection options
Splice-only version or adapter-plate version, selected at the ordering stage.
Splitter layouts
Up to two 1×8 units or one 1×16 unit as listed; verify actual supply and installation clearance.
Working environment
The documented temperature range is -40°C to +70°C.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications at a Glance.
All values below are taken from the supplied Rev. 1 datasheet (March 2018). Material identification is held for confirmation and documented in the implementation notes.
| Parameter | Documented value |
|---|---|
| Enclosure dimensions | 287 × 172 × 100 mm |
| Maximum splice capacity | 16 cores |
| Optional SC adapter panel | Up to 12 SC adapters |
| PLC splitter arrangement | Up to 2 × 1×8 or 1 × 1×16 |
| Input openings | Express port up to 14 mm + 2 × PG13.5 |
| Output ports | 16 ports for 2-4.6 mm cables (as listed) |
| Installation | Wall mounted |
| Enclosure protection | IP65 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Relative humidity | ≤ 85% at +30°C |
| Atmospheric pressure | 70-106 kPa |
| Available colors | White or grey |
Material is labeled “EPDM” in the 2018 source, but its application to the entire housing versus sealing components requires engineering confirmation.
NETWORK APPLICATIONS
Where the 16C_R Fits.
These are relevant use cases inferred from the documented feeder-to-drop, splicing and optical splitting functions; confirm suitability for the actual network architecture.
FTTH / FTTx Access Networks
Feeder-to-drop transition points in fiber access distribution networks.
Passive Optical Splitting
Locations requiring an internal 1×8 or 1×16 splitter arrangement as part of the distribution plan.
Wall-Mounted Fiber Termination
Enclosed splice and cable interface points at walls or other suitable mounting surfaces.