Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 5.0 Installation Manual page 167

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 5.0
Installation 555-650-140
Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface
Wiring
If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second column.

Run the 25-pair amphenol cable on the RJ21X interface to the

termination blocks.
If more length is needed, use an A25D male-connector, single-ended,
25-pair, nonplenum cable.
Mount the D-rings to properly dress the wires, as needed.

Cut off the amphenol connector nearest to the cross-connect field

and strip the wires for each of the 25 pairs.
Punch down the 25-pair wires to the termination block.

a. Route the wires through the fanning slots on the termination block.
b. Insert the conductors into the designated 110 connecting blocks
c. Use the D-impact tool to seat the conductors. See
d. Remove any insulation fragments with a spudger.
D-Impact Tool
Figure 4-4. Using the D-Impact Tool to Seat the Conductors
already on the termination block.
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Figure 4-4.