3. Phoenix
™
-Style Connectors:
Phoenix-style connectors, which are usually green, are
often used for signal termination on circuit boards.
Refer to
on the right. Strip one-quarter inch
of insulation from the wire prior to termination. To
remove a wire, turn the above screw counter-
clockwise to loosen the connector's grip on the wire.
To insert a wire, push the bare wire into the connector
and turn the above screw clockwise to lock the wire
into place.
Figure 11: Phoenix Connector
4. Mate-n-Lok
™
Connectors:
The Mate-n-Lok connectors found in the displays are
white and come in a variety of sizes.
on the
right
illustrates a four-pin Mate-n-Lok connector. To
remove the plug from the jack, squeeze the plastic
locking clasps on the side of the plug and pull it from the jack.
Figure 12: Mate-
n-Lok Connector
5. RJ11/RS45
Connectors:
RJ connectors, as seen in
on the lower right, are
similar to the telephone connectors found in homes. In order to
remove this plug from the jack, depress the small clip on the
underside of the plug. RJ11 connectors use six-conductor cable
and RJ45 connectors use eight-conductor cable.
Before replacing an RJ connector, spray it with DeoxIT
™
contact cleaner to remove any foreign matter that may cause
signal problems. In addition, apply a generous amount of
CaiLube
™
protector paste to the plug before inserting it into the
jack. This paste will protect both the plug and the jack from
corrosion.
Figure 13: RJ11
Connector
6. Six-Pin Insulation Displacement Connector:
The six-pin connectors found in the display are keyed
connectors, meaning that they will only go together one way
and should not be forced. To remove the connector, squeeze the
plastic tab and gently pull the plug from the jack.
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