Splice cassette
A splice cassette is used to install a bundle of cables, fix the place where the pigtail is welded with the optical fiber, and also to protect the backup optical fiber from breaking. The appearance of the cassette resembles a plastic tray or box. Despite its light weight, it is durable and reliably protects cables. May be white, gray and black.
The internal structure is simple and clear. An optical splice cassette consists of holders for cable connections and free space for a spare cable, which is wound in 2-3 circles with a permissible bend. Fiber optic cable can withstand stretching well, but when bent, the fibers break easily, so it is recommended to lay them with a radius of more than 30 mm. The main place of installation of the device is cross-connect equipment. Splice boxes are used only when the fiber optic cable is welded to pigtails.
Installing the box takes a minimum of time. The outer part of the cassette has holes for fastening to the panel with two screws or one central one. Also, the optical cross-splice cassette can be installed on a wall or inside a cabinet or rack.
Splice cassette characteristics
An important point when choosing a cassette is its dimensions. The use of compact models with a height of up to 7 mm allows you to install splice cassettes in a set of 4 pieces into a single-unit patch panel, which will increase the number of cable connections by 4 times. For small cassettes with a cradle length of up to 25 mm, it is recommended to select splice clamps with a length of no more than 45 mm.
There are models with a rigid lid or with a flexible one made of transparent plastic. The cassette is also equipped with a table for marking cable connections. A removable cover for the splice cassette is provided in order to install cassettes on top of each other. With this placement, each subsequent cassette serves as a cover for the previous one, and in the optical crossover with splice cassettes, all cable splices will be securely fixed and organized.
The capacity of the cassette is determined by the number of holders. The most popular models are for 12, 24 and 32 holders. A splice cassette with 24 ports can accommodate up to 48 connections. You can buy a splice cassette with fixed or removable holders with snaps. You can also purchase them with an adhesive mount. Procedure for working with a cassette:
- put the cable into the box;
- lay down a supply of fibers;
- place sleeves with welded joints in clamps.
Two sleeves are fixed in one holder. If you need to lay an odd number of connections, an additional “dummy” sleeve is placed in the holder with one sleeve. Perforated holes on the inputs/outputs allow you to secure the cable harness with the clamps included in the kit.
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A universal splice cassette can be purchased in our store in a few clicks. There are models available that differ in the number of holders and sizes. We offer splice cassettes at a price that will suit projects with different budgets. All products are covered by a manufacturer's warranty.
The dimensions of the splice cassette body depend on the size of the plates with connection clamps. Our consultants will help you determine the dimensions of the cassettes, the possibility of connecting them, and select models for the appropriate cross-country equipment.