3M 3R108-0000-000CE Assembly Instructions

Industrial rj45 modular plug for ethernet

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Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug

™

for Ethernet, 3R108-0000-000CE

Assembly Instructions

1.0 General

The 3M Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug is based on the standard RJ45 pin profile and was developed

specifically for use in rugged industrial IP 20 environments using double-shielded enhanced category

5 (Cat 5e) cabling. 3M's 50-year, award-winning, insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology

incorporated into the RJ45 modular plug allows a reliable and easy termination process without the need

to strip the wires. This RJ45 modular plug can be terminated in the field using only a pair of pliers.

Conductive Tape

2.0 Product Information

a. These assembly instructions apply to 3M part number 3R108-0000-000CE.

b. Compatible cable includes enhanced category 5 (Cat 5e) cable as follows:

Cable Size

Cable Ground

Cable Diameter

c. To prevent damage, a hand tool with a flat clamping surface is recommended.

Upon using a set of pliers, place a plastic plate in between the pliers and the connector.

d. Package components are outlined in Figure 1.

April 2012

80-4000-7019-1

Figure 1

AWG # 24 Sold of stranded (7 wire); AWG # 26 stranded (7 wire)

Double-shielded cable with braided shield or drain

6.8 mm max. Add spacers for thin cables if necessary.

Body Module

Case Module

Cover Module

Cable Clamp

Page 1 Assembly Instructions 1.0 General The 3M Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug is based on the standard RJ45 pin profile and was developed specifically for use in rugged industrial IP 20 environments using double-shielded enhanced category 5 (Cat 5e) cabling. 3M’s 50-year, award-winning, insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology incorporated into the RJ45 modular plug allows a reliable and easy termination process without the need to strip the wires.
Page 2 Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug for Ethernet, Assembly Instructions ™ Cable Prep Slide case module onto cable. (Figure 2) Figure 2 Trim outer jacket approximately 50 mm. (Figure 3) Figure 3 Fold back braided shield or drain wire and remove foil shield. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Attach conductive tape over the braided shield or drain wire at the...
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