21
MODULAR PLUG INSTALLATION
This section describes the installation of the RJ-12 Modular Plugs onto the flat CA Cable.
1.
Using the cutter blade on the crimping tool (labeled
A
in Figure 21), cut the flat CA Cable so the cut is clean
and 90 degrees to the sides of the cable.
2.
Fully insert one end of the CA Cable between the stripping blades (labeled
C
in Figure 21) until the end of the
cable hits the stop (labeled
B
in Figure 21).
FIGURE 21: RJ-12 Modular Plug Crimping T
ool
FIGURE 22: Stripped CA Cable
3.
Squeeze the handles of the crimping tool together until the tool bottoms out.
4.
While holding the handles together, pull the cable out of the tool.
5.
The stripped insulation should expose approximately 3/16” of wire (Figure 22).
6.
Push a RJ-12 Modular Plug into the plug holder on the crimping tool (labeled
D
in Figure 21) until the release tab
on the plug locks into position.
7.
Holding the cable so that the printed side of the cable is toward the release-tab on the plug, push the cable into
the plug as far as it will go.
ALWAYS make sure the printed side of the cable is facing away from the release-tab on the RJ-12 Modular Plug (Figure
23). This ensures proper orientation of the plug on each end of the cable.
8.
Squeeze the tool handles
COMPLETELY
together. You may feel the crimper finish
punching the contacts through the insulation on the wires.
9.
Let the handles spring open.
10.
Push down on the release-tab on the RJ-12 Modular Plug (Figure 23) and remove the
RJ-12 Modular Plug from the crimping tool.
11.
Inspect the plug to ensure that the cable is held securely in place.
12.
Repeat this procedure as necessary to install a RJ-12 Modular Plug on each end of each
CA Cable.
FIGURE 23: RJ-12 Modular Plug
