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3M™ Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178-LS

3M ID  80610933154    UPC#  00051138577780    3M Product Number  2178-LS     
3M(TM) 2178-LS Large Fiber Optic Splice Case
The compact 3M™ Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178-LS features a rugged closure tested under harsh, real-world conditions to stand up to even the most severe conditions of moisture, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
Benefits
  • Designed with larger and smaller interchangeable closure halves so you can select the size case that meets your needs today but with the flexibility to expand for the future
  • Cable ports and space for trays can be added at reentry with the 2181-L/S Cable Addition Kit
  • The ease of installation is unsurpassed, requiring no special tools or complicated training procedures
  • The closures are easily re-enterable
  • To allow access to the splics.
  • Features a tough, rigid non-filled case, tested under real-world conditions, that stands up to even the most severe conditions of moisture, vibration and extreme temperatures
  • The closure will withstand up to 90.7 kg (200 lbs.) compression
  • Includes changes to improve the cable strain relief and a movable tray support
  • The closures hold cables of varying sizes and provide flexibility to add ports on both ends with the cable addition kit
  • Can be used with the 2522 or 2523 Fiber Splice Organiser Trays or the Fibrlok™ 2524 Small Fiber Splice Organiser Tray
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    Overview

    Suggested Applications
  • Designed for the protection of fiber optic connections
  • The compact size of the 2178-LS closure makes it ideal for aerial strand, pedestal and hand hole splicing. Specifically designed for inline or butt splicing applications, the closure has two 1.0” cable entry ports per end. The multiport grommet feature provides for simple, flexible and future-proof drop or small diameter branch cable additions. The maximum single fusion and mass fusion splice capacity for the 2178-LS closure is 288 and 864, respectively. The fiber optic splice closure 2178-LS is Rural Development (RUS) Listed. If additional space is needed for buffer tube slack storage, please refer to the 2178-LL closure (larger bottom). If you cannot find a model that works for you below, 3M can customize a closure for you. Please call a 3M representative.

    Specifications

    Application Aerial Strand Mount, Pedestal, Pole Mount, Underground, Wall Mount
    Branch Cable Port Diameter 0.20 to 1.00 Inch
    Cable Type Armored, Dielectric
    China RoHS - Below MCV Yes
    Closure Height 8.00 Inch
    Closure Length 21.90 Inch
    Closure Seal Gasket
    Closure Type Bolted Half
    Closure Width 8.50 Inch
    Compatible With 2178-LS, 2527-144-MF Tray, 2527-24-SF Tray, 2527-48-SF Tray
    Component Type Splice Closure
    EU RoHS Compliant Yes
    Express Cable Port Diameter 0.20 to 1.00 Inch
    Flame Retardant No
    Maximum Number of Ports 12, 16, 2, 4, 6, 8
    Number Grounding Kits included 0
    Number of Cable Entry Kits Included 3
    Number of Ground Lugs Included 2
    Number of Splice Trays Included 0 Trays
    RUS Listed Yes/BA
    Seal Type Watertight
    Splice Configuration Butt, Inline
    Splice Type Mass Fusion, Single Fusion