Solinst 101 Instructions

Tools and Materials Needed
1. Tape Splice Kit - Crimp Style (#110277)
2. Scissors or Shears
3. Wire Stripper
4. Ferrule Crimp Tool (see photo)
5. Molex Crimp Tool (see photo)
6. Heat Gun
7. Soldering Iron (if using polyethylene tape)
8. Solder Wire with Acid Flux (if using polyethylene tape)
9. Acetone or Lacquer Thinner (if using polyethylene tape)
Instructions
1. Cut the replacement tape and original tape at a FT or M
marking. Cut each tape back by 2.5/100 ft (2.5 markings),
or by 7 mm (7 markings) if using metric tape. See diagram.
Original
Tape
Cut Tape
2. Cut both the replacement tape and original tape ends along
the wire leads approximately 1" (25 mm), then remove the
section of tape between the wire leads.
3. Strip the wire leads on both tapes 0.2" (5 mm), so the
ferrules slide easily onto the lead ends.
Notes: 1. If you are splicing the laser marked tape to heat embossed
polyethylene tape, you will need to pre-tin the wires of the
polyethylene tape before installing the ferrules. Pre-tin the
wires by applying a thin layer of acid flux and solder to the
wires using tip of soldering iron. After using the flux, clean
the wires with acetone or lacquer thinner.
2. Ensure each ferrule is slid onto the lead end far enough that
the metal end of the ferrule is crimped onto the stripped
wire.
4. You may need to twist the wires so they slide easier into the
ferrules. Use a ferrule crimp tool to connect a ferrule to each
stripped lead end. See photo of tool options above on right.
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Replacement
Tape
Cut Tape
High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation
Tape Splice Instructions
Laser Marked Model 101/107
Butt Connectors
(20 - 18 AWG)
Tape Splice Kit (#110277)
Use 20 AWG position
Recommended:
American Electrical Inc.
SQ 28-10 (Solinst #110730)
Ferrule Crimp Tool Options
5. Slide the piece of 3" (7.6 cm) long 3/8" (9.5 mm) diameter
heat shrink over one of the tapes, and push out of the way.
6. Push the ferrules on each lead wire into the butt connectors
as far as possible. Use the Molex crimp tool to attach the
connectors to the ferrules. Use the first (red 20-18 AWG)
position on the crimp tool. See photo of tool options below.
Recommended:
Molex 64106-0037 (Solinst #110729)
Molex Crimp Tool Options
Heat Shrink
Ferrules
(DIN 20 AWG
8 mm barrel)
Alternative Tool
Ferrule Crimp Tool
0.08-10mm / AWG 28-7
2
(20 AWG)
Alternative Tool
Use 20-18 AWG
position of tool
(20-18 AWG)
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