Modular Plug Installation - Firecom 5000D Series Installation & Operation Manual

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
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. Push the cable into the plug as far as it will go. Make sure the orientation of plugs are correct for the device
being connected (see wiring diagrams on pages 26 and 27).
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.
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Tool FIGURE 22: Stripped CA Cable
FIGURE 23: RJ-12 Modular Plug