The L-com NB181608-2HF is an 18x16x8 inch weatherproof enclosure designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. Constructed from molded fiberglass reinforced polyester, it is suitable for high temperature and corrosive environments. The enclosure features a fully gasketed lid with stainless steel quick release latches and padlock hasps, ensuring secure access. It is rated NEMA Type 3R, 3RX / IP24, providing protection against water and dust. This model includes a built-in heating and cooling system, featuring two 240V thermostat-controlled 200W heaters and two 240V 18W fans, which help maintain optimal internal temperatures in hot and cold environments. The aluminum mounting plate accommodates various WLAN equipment and includes provisions for additional mounting options. The enclosure also supports lightning protection with optional bulkhead-mount N-Type connectors. Weighing 21.8 lbs, it is designed for easy installation and can be mounted on walls, flat surfaces, or poles with additional hardware.
Start with the Box...
The box is a rugged 18" x 16" x 8" weatherproof enclosure that is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. Constructed from molded fiberglass, it is well suited for high temperature or corrosive environments. The mounting flange allows it to be wall mounted as well as on a flat surface. The box can also be pole mounted with the optional pole mounting hardware kit.
The fully gasketed lid features a stainless steel continuous hinge and stainless steel quick release latches with padlock hasps. The enclosure material is UV stabilized and comes in machine tool gray. The enclosure also features holes for mounting Lightning Protectors or Connectors, a grounding lug and ½" cable conduit connector. Due to the large size of this enclosure, it can accommodate dual sets of most access points.
Mounting Plate
The aluminum mounting plate has provisions to mount WLAN equipment from Cisco®, Symbol®, D-Link®, HyperLink and more (see mounting plate drawing). With the optional HGX-AMOUNT02 bracket a wide array of HyperLink Amplifiers, Power-Over-Ethernet products and Power Supplies can be mounted as well. Two of these brackets can be mounted side by side. Also available is the HGX-NMOUNT03 Universal Mounting Shelf that can be attached to the mounting plate and can accommodate additional equipment to be placed in the enclosure.
Hot and Cold Environments
To help ensure trouble-free operation of electronic equipment, proper operating temperatures inside an enclosure needs to be maintained. With the built-in Heater and Cooling system, internal temperatures can be better maintained. This model is ideal in Hot and Cold environments.
The NB181608-2HF model includes two 240V thermostat-controlle
For cooling, the two 240V thermostat-controlle
Lightning Protection
The unit can accept up to two optional bulkhead-mount N-Type lightning protectors to protect the coaxial cable runs. Mounted to the optional HGX-AMOUNT02 bracket, the HGLN-CAT5 lightning protector can be used with Power-over-Ethernet applications.
Features
Application
| L-com, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Industrial Enclosures |
| Product Number | NB181608-2HF |
| Product Name | 18x16x8 Inch 240 VAC Weatherproof Enclosure with Cooling Fans and Heaters |
| Length | 18 inch (457 mm) |