M O D U L A R P L U G I N S T A L L A T I O N
27.
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 29), 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 29) until the end of the cable hits the stop (labeled “B” in Figure 29).
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 30).
6.
Push a RJ-12 Modular Plug into the plug holder on the crimping tool (labeled “D”
in Figure 29) until the release tab on the plug locks into position.
7.
Holding the cable so that the printed side of the cable is toward the release-tab on
the plug, push the cable into the plug as far as it will go.
ALWAYS make sure the printed side of the cable is facing the release-tab on the
RJ-12 Modular Plug (Figure 31). This ensures proper orientation of the plug on
each end of the cable.
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 31) 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.
FIGURE 29:
RJ-12 Modular Plug
Crimping T
ool
FIGURE 31:
The RJ-12 Modular Plug
Release Tab
Cable Slot
FIGURE 30:
The Stripped CA Cable
3/16"
C
D
B
A
