- Port Count: 4, 6, 8, or 12
- Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2)
- Cable Type: Dielectric or Toneable Flat Drop
- Input Ports: Factory-installed OptiTip® multifiber connector
- Output Ports: OptiTap® compatible
- Cable Lengths: 50 ft to 2500 ft
MST – OptiTip®
Product Overview
NetSource’s Pre-Terminated Multiport Terminals with OptiTip® connectors provide a plug-and-play solution for rapid fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) deployments. These terminals feature OptiTap® compatible ports for customer drop connections, while the factory-installed tail is terminated with an OptiTip® multifiber connector for quick integration into distribution networks. By eliminating the need for field splicing, this design significantly accelerates installation timelines, ensures low-loss connectivity, and supports modular network growth. Available in 4-, 6-, 8-, and 12-port configurations with stub lengths ranging from 50 ft to 2500 ft, these terminals are built for aerial, pedestal, handhole, wall, and pole-mounted applications.
- Product Specifications
- Environmental and Mechanical Properties
- Features and Benefits
- Conformance Standards
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- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Cold Mate/Demate Performance: Tested to -40°C (-40°F)
- UV Resistance: Jacket material designed for long-term outdoor exposure
- Installation Environments: Aerial, pole, pedestal, handhole, and wall-mounted
- OptiTap®-style connector ports provide quick, secure drop terminations for faster installations
- Available in toneable or dielectric cable options to suit underground or aerial deployments
- Compact MST design supports efficient cable management and phased network growth
- Rugged, weatherproof construction ensures reliable performance in aerial, pole, pedestal, or underground environments
- Scalable design enables efficient fiber distribution and supports future network expansion
- Compatible with most 8–10-inch pedestals for flexible deployment
- Optical Performance:
- FOTP-171 (TIA/EIA-455-171) – Insertion Loss
- FOTP-107 (TIA/EIA-455-107) – Return Loss
- Endface Geometry & Inspection:
- IEC 61300-3-35 – Visual Inspection
- IEC 61755-3-1 – Endface Geometry — Single-Fiber
- Environmental/Mechanical (Connectors & Assemblies):
- GR-3120 – Environmental, Mechanical & Performance Requirements
- IP68 – Ingress Protection — OptiTip® / OptiTap® Interfaces
- GR-771 – Outdoor Terminal / Closure Environmental & Mechanical Requirements
- Outdoor Cable Requirements:
- GR-20 – Outside Plant Cable Environmental & Mechanical Requirements
- Environmental Compliance:
- RoHS/REACH – Environmental Compliance
Part Numbers
| Toneable | Dielectric |
| HE-4PSMD35755-XXXFT | HE-12SMD15755-XXXFT |
| HE-8PSMD35755-XXXFT | HE-6PSMD15755-XXXFT |
| HE-6PSMD35755-XXXFT | HE-8PSMD15755-XXXFT |
| HE-12SMD35755-XXXFT | HE-4PSMD15755-XXXFT |
Notes : add R for reverse Pull (Pull from the Terminal end) Lengths over 950ft on a reel
Dimensions
| Port Configuration | H (in/mm) | L (in/mm) | W (in/mm) |
| 2/4PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 8.26 / 209.80 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 6PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 11.25 / 285.75 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 8PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 11.09 / 281.69 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 12PORT | 4.25 / 107.95 | 14.25 / 361.95 | 5.32 / 135.13 |
Insertion and Return Loss
| Characteristics | Standard | Singlemode | |
| MTP®/MPO/OptiTip® | SC-APC & OptiTap® | ||
| Insertion Loss | TIA 568-C.3 | .75 dB | .75 dB |
| Maximum | ≤0.50 dB | ≤0.50 dB | |
| Typical | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.15 dB | |
| Return Loss Minimum | TIA 568-C.3 | -26 dB | -26 dB |
| NetSource, Inc | ≤-65 dB | ≤-65 dB | |
