All variations of the UIT share the same core functionality. The differences between configurations mainly involve the orientation of the pass-through lug on the splice enclosure, the clearance space around the lug (to accommodate the UIT), and the size ofthe lug opening that the UIT must cover to ensure a proper fit.

Please review the UIT decision tree at the bottom of the Solutions page. As well as verifying dimensions of each UIT on their respective product pages.

The Quick Disconnect was designed to reduce the amount of #6 copper wire required for properly locating each fiber optic cable spliced in a vault or manhole. Traditionally, a continuous run of #6 copper locate wire was needed from the locate terminal post to the ground locating lug on the splice enclosure for each cable.

By using the Quick Disconnect, users can significantly reduce the length of #6 copper wire needed. Instead of running wire along thefullservice looplength of each fiber cable from the splice enclosure to the locate terminal post, only a short length is needed—from the locate terminal post into the vault or manhole—just enough to allow the splice enclosure to be lifted and disconnected.

Once the wire is disconnected, the splice enclosure and fiber cable can be freely moved to a work area, such as a splicing trailer or van, without requiring 60 or more feet of #6 copper wire for each fiber cable. This results in substantial material savings at every splice point

The Universal Isolation Terminal (UIT) was designed to provide an insulated, watertight connection to the external grounding lug on a variety of splice enclosures. This feature is essential for cable locating applications, especially in challenging environments.

When a splice enclosure is left at the bottom of a manhole or cable vault, water—or a mix of water and mud—often accumulates. In such cases, cable locating personnel must enter the vault and retrieve the splice enclosure from the water or mud to ensure the locating signal continues along the cable instead of shorting out within the vault.

This issue becomes even more critical during natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, or heavy rain, which increase the likelihood of vaults or manholes filling with water and debris. If the grounding lugs are compromised by moisture, they may short out, severely hampering cable locating efforts—especially when time is of the essence.