Protect the termination point
An IP65-rated housing with UV-resistant plastic, EPDM box sealing and rubber port seals supports deployment in outdoor access environments.
24F Outdoor Fiber Distribution Box
24F Outdoor Fiber Distribution Box
A protected hand-off between feeder fiber and the final drop. An IP65-rated enclosure for managing optical splicing, patching and passive distribution in FTTx access networks.
The installation challenge
One outdoor enclosure. Several critical fiber paths.
At the feeder-to-drop transition, fibers must be routed, terminated and accessed without turning the enclosure into an unmanaged cable junction. This distribution box provides dedicated entry points and internal space for those functions.
Separate cable entry paths
Dedicated mid-span, branch and drop cable ports allow the physical entry arrangement to be matched to the network architecture.
Match patching to the network
Choose an SC or LC patching arrangement and the required splice configuration instead of assuming every deployment uses the same internal layout.
Fiber path / conceptual flow
From feeder cable to distribution outputs.
The enclosure brings cable entry, splice management, optional splitting and connection access into one service location. The exact internal build depends on the selected configuration.
01 / INFeeder & mid-spanOptical input and through-cable entry
02 / ROUTECable managementDesignated branch and drop paths
03 / PREPARESplice traysConfiguration-dependent splicing
04 / DISTRIBUTEPLC / patch panelSpecified passive components
05 / OUTDrop connectionsIndividual field-facing outputs
Illustrative functional sequence only; it is not an internal wiring diagram or confirmation of included accessories.
Inside the enclosure
Accessibility begins with the internal layout.
The source photographs show the optical adapter area, internal fiber-routing zones and a separate cable-entry interface. The arrangement can be configured to suit the selected optical distribution method.
External mounting is supported on a wall or a pole, with the appropriate kit chosen for the site.
Orderable configuration
Specify the build, not just the enclosure.
The datasheet identifies the following orderable assembly. Its included components must be distinguished from the maximum capacity listed for the enclosure family.
PART NUMBER / FCEL-OP0018
Preconfigured optical distribution assembly
The documented FCEL-OP0018 configuration includes a 1:16 PLC splitter and 16 SC/APC adapters within the outdoor distribution box.
1 × 1:16 PLC splitter16 × SC/APC adaptersOutdoor distribution enclosure
Important configuration distinction
Maximum capacity ≠ supplied quantity.
Up to 24 SC or 48 LC patching is listed as a capacity option for the enclosure. It does not mean 24 SC or 48 LC adapters are included in FCEL-OP0018.
Other splitter arrangements appear in the source document but need confirmation before publication or quotation.
Verified data / rev 1.1, October 2020
Technical specifications.
Enclosure and cable-entry values are grouped here to give engineering, installation and procurement teams a consistent reference point.
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H/W/D not specified) | 290 × 208 × 93 mm |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Housing & finish | Plastic; UV-resistant; grey RAL 7035 |
| Box / port seals | EPDM / rubber |
| Maximum patching* | 24 SC or 48 LC |
| Splice capacity* | 12 or 24 fibers |
| Mid-span ports | 2 × 14 mm |
| Branch-cable ports | 2 × 14 mm (2 × PG16) |
| Drop cable ports | 24 × maximum 5 mm |
| Installation | Wall or pole mounting |
Port planning matters
Check feeder, branch and drop cable outer diameters against the stated port dimensions. The gland and sealing arrangement must be confirmed for the final installation.
Specification note
Capacity is configuration-dependent.
The 12/24 splice values and the SC/LC patching alternatives are preserved as stated by the manufacturer; they are not additive totals. Splitter notation requires technical clarification.
*Maximum or alternative configuration, as applicable. Confirm current availability and exact component fit before ordering.
Where it fits
Outdoor fiber access applications.
FTTH feeder-to-drop points
Terminate optical feeder routes and manage subscriber-facing drop connections within a protected access enclosure.
FTTx distribution branches
Organize cable entry and passive optical distribution where feeder routes branch toward service areas.
Wall- and pole-mounted sites
Select the mechanical installation approach to suit available infrastructure and access conditions.