Using a small flathead
screwdriver or equivalent,
press and crimp the metal ring
securely
onto the cable jacket.
Incorrect:
Jacket is not
under crimp
ring.
8
While maintaining inward
pressure on cable, use the
diagonal cutters or equivalent to
trim excess conductors flush with
termination cap.
6
TERA
™
1-Pair UTP Plug Instructions
Using the CPT cable prepara-
tion tool or equivalent, strip
off approximately 1-2 inches (25-
51mm) of cable jacket.
2
Insert crimp ring into the
housing with the rounded
side forward (contact side).
4
Install boot, narrow end first.
1
Maintain inward pressure on
cable and use parallel jaw
pliers to terminate conductors.
Squeeze cap flush with connector
housing.
Note: Cable jacket should be up
against termination cap.
7
D
B
A
C
Lace the conductors through
the housing and the crimp
ring and into the termination cap.
Orient the conductors in accordance
with color-coded dot on cap.
Note: Cable jacket should be
inserted through the crimp ring and
up against termination cap.
5
Untwist and flatten the
conductors in preparation for
insertion.
3
Crimp Ring
Strain Relief Boot
B
Connector Housing
C
Termination Cap
D
A
Required Tools:
• Jacket Stripper
• Diagonal Cutters
• Small Flathead Screwdriver
• Parallel Jaw Pliers
CRITICAL STEP
