Episode 9: Fiber Optic Closure Specs Explained – GR-771-CORE Environmental Criteria

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Episode 9: Fiber Optic Closure Specs Explained – GR-771-CORE: Environmental Criteria

Will the fiber optic splice closures in your network withstand the rigors of being in an outside plant environment? Find out how to ensure they can in this next episode of PLP’s Fiber Tips and Tricks, where we’ll cover the basics of the Thermal Aging, Hot/Cold Assembly, and Thermal Cycling requirements of the GR-771-CORE standard.

While these are just a few of the many GR-771-CORE requirements, all three tests are essential for designing and selecting a closure that will withstand the rigors of any outside plant network.

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