National Highways Type 609N Cabinet

The NH609N features power cable termination and distribution, communication cable termination and interconnection, and racking.

The NH609N fits a grillage pedestal, chamber pedestal (both manufactured by Ritherdon), or a standard 610 plinth (not supplied). The NH609N is designed, manufactured, and tested according to the National Highways TR 1188 N specification document. Manufactured in Stainless Steel and under the Ritherdon 25-year guarantee.

Features and Accessories

25U 19″ Rack – For the mounting of communications and roadside equipment, up to 50kg. 24U available to use, 1U taken up by NRTS power bar.
IP56 Rating – The NH609N is protected against dust ingress powerful water jets according to BS EN 60529:1992 + A2:2013
15mm Thick Backboard – WBP plywood backboard (EN314.2 Class 2)
Available in BS4800 00-A-09 ‘Flint Grey’, 4003 Grade Stainless Steel construction.
Rural or Gantry PDU Option:
- TSP Socket Strip x1 – BS 1363 6-way 13 A socket strips.
- Rack Power Cables x8 – 3-core 0.75 mm2 flexible cords fitted with ICE 60320 C13 cable sockets located in the Equipment Bay.
- Optional Cabinet Heater – Stego touch safe heater.
- MET – Main Earth Terminal located in the PDU side.
- Surge Protection – Type 1, 2 & 3 surge protection fitted.
- Hinged viewing covers on circuits within the PDU.
- PDU Cable entry – 3x 32.0mm, 9x 25.0mm, 18x 20.0mm diameter holes fitted with blanks located in PDU.
- 13A Maintenance socket mounted to cabinet backboard on equipment side.
Optional Pedestals – Placed between cabinet and plinth/chamber to prevent moisture ingress.
Secure Locking System – Three-point locking on each door operated using an NH-Supplied T-key.
Lifting Lugs – All units are supplied with detachable lifting lugs with 438 kg maximum load.
Cable Entry – Opening at the base for cable entry or duct stubs.
Two 90° Doors – One on each side, allows for easy convenient access to equipment inside.
Horizontal Termination Rails x2 – Under the PDU for the termination and earthing of SWA cables.
Ritherdon Guarantee – All metalwork is guaranteed for 25 years.

Product Dimensions

Model	Height (mm)	Width (mm)	Depth (mm)	Backboard (mm)	Rack Space	Weight (kg)
NH609N	1597	640	560	1166 x 540	25U	103

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Product Documentation

The NH609N fits a grillage pedestal, chamber pedestal (both manufactured by Ritherdon), or a standard 610 plinth (not supplied).

Rural Cabinet – CABINET-0996-2-000

National Highways Part Number	Adaption Kit Description	Drawing No.
CABINET-0854-4-000	Post Mounted AMI	[MCX 8001 Sheet 2]
CABINET-0855-4-000	Matrix Indicator	[MCX 8001 Sheet 2]

Gantry Cabinet – CABINET-0997-2-000

National Highways Part Number	Adaption Kit Description	Drawing No.
CABINET-0853-4-000	Dual Span Remote	[MCX 8001]
CABINET-0854-4-000	Post Mounted AMI	[MCX 8001 Sheet 2]
CABINET-0855-4-000	Matrix Indicator	[MCX 8001 Sheet 2]
CABINET-0856-4-000	AMI 1 to 4	[MCX 8001 Sheet 3]
CABINET-0857-4-000	AMI 5 to 8	[MCX 8001 Sheet 3]
CABINET-0858-4-000	2nd VMS [MS3 / MS4]	[MCX 8001 Sheet 3]
CABINET-0859-4-000	Speed Enforcement	[MCX 8001 Sheet 3]
CABINET-0958-4-000	ADS-Lighting	[MCX 8001 Sheet 6, 7 & 9]
CABINET-0976-4-000	Pilot Circuit Equipment for Gantry Power Isolation	[MCX 8001 Sheet 8]
CABINET-0977-4-000	Pilot Circuit Remote Gantry Main Switch for Gantry Power Isolation	[MCX 8001 Sheet 8]

609N – No Electrical Fit Out: CABINET-0910-1-000

Compatibility with standard Plinth 610 and Skirt

To ensure compatibility with existing road infrastructure, the NH609 Cabinet can be installed on a standard Plinth Type 610 (MCE 1175) and Skirt (MCX 0035). For more detailed information, see the cabinet drawing and instructions.