Siemon Z-PLUG User manual

Z
-
PLUG Termination Instructions
2a
Tools
2b
2c
Remove center spline
Prep foil/drain wire,
remove mylar
Flush Cutters
Jacket
Stripper
Z
-
PLUG
Termination tool
(p/n: Z
-
TOOL
-
ZP)
Plug Body
Termination
Module
Boot & Latch
Protector (optional)
!
F/UTP shown here
See back page for other
cable types.
Foil
Invert
Foil
Wrap
Drain
wire
Remove
Mylar Wrap
3
T568A
T568B
Remove
Jacket
~ 2 in. (51
mm)
Optional
Accessories
!
4
1
Good
UTP (skip to step 2C)
F/UTP
(23
-
26 AWG)
*S/FTP
22 AWG
TIP:
Arrange pairs in line
prior
to insertion
leading with the brown pair along with either
the orange for T568A or green if T568B.
Not
Good
*OSP
F/UTP 23 AWG
Foil over
inner jacket.
*Other cable preparation recommendations and
supplemental instructions are available for these and other
cable types. See back page for additional details.
End of
outer
jacket.
Tip for 22 AWG
S/FTP: Wrap
braid on top of
foil pairs in
direction of door.
Braid wrap
direction
Aramid yarn
Arrange pairs and
insert into module.
(see tip above prior
to insertion).
If pair
crossing, keep
close to jacket
If pair crossing is
necessary, this should be
done before next step.
0
-
5 mm (0.2 in.)
End of
Jacket
8
7 4 5 <
Pin#’s
> 2 1 6 3

Termination
module
latch
Latching
side
Z
-
PLUG Termination Instructions
5
OR
6
Poor lacing Good lacing
7
> 1 mm
(0.04 in.)
Lace all
four pairs*
Close door with
fingers or with tool
9
8
Preloaded
position
Align termination module latch
(blue/brown side) with plug latch.
Plug Latch
Flush
Cutters
only
Trim flush
0
-
1 mm
(<0.04 in.)
*Optional:
For large O.D.
cables, pliers
may be helpful
when lacing
Click
Tip for larger OD
cables: Press to
seat before
closing door.
Press
Door
Insert onto
matching shape
with door side up.
2
1
Remove excess
shield to prevent
interference when
attaching boot
foil
braid
OR
2

Z
-
PLUG Termination Instructions
10
11
12
If using boot, engage both
top & bottom latches
Insert in tool
Ensure plug sits
flush with bottom
before handle is
depressed
Fully terminated
latched position
R2
Use underside of tool handle to defeat
termination module latch
Unassembling for re
-
termination..
R1
Remove boot by disengaging latches (can use
small screwdriver if necessary)
Boot Removal..
Removal Tools
Flat
Screwdriver
Z
-
PLUG
Tool
Probe Pic
(Optional)
Press
Pull
1
2
Press
1
Remove laced
conductors.
(Probe pic use
optional)
Open door
using small
screwdriver.
R2
!
PRESS
2
1
PRESS
1
2
Plug Pin
Positions

©
2018
Siemon Rev.
B 12/18
100.24877.00
To assist safe installations, comply with the following:
A. Use caution when installing or modifying telecommunications circuits.
B. Never touch uninsulated wire terminals unless the circuit has been disconnected.
C. Never install this device in a wet location.
D. Never install wiring during a lightning storm.
Lors de l'installation, respectez les consignes de sécurité suivantes:
A. Utiliser avec prudence lors de l'installation ou de la modification circuits de
télécommunications.
B. Ne jamais toucher les bornes de fil métallique non isolés sauf si le circuit a été débranché.
C. Ne jamais installer cet appareil dans un endroit humide.
D. Ne jamais installer pendant un orage.
To ensure you have the latest
revision to this document, please visit:
Z
-
PLUG Termination
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Alternate Cable types
S/FTP
Stranded
(26 AWG)
Continue To Step 3
!
4X (Foil)
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
~38 mm
(1.5 in)
~13 mm
(0.5 in)
~13 mm
(0.5 in)
Continue To Step 3
!
U/FTP
Solid
2a
2b
~70 mm
(2.75 in)
≤6.35 mm
(.25 in)
1X
(foil)
Drain
Wire
3X
(foil)
360
°
2X
*Note for OSP Category 6A shielded cable:
Please refer to the supplemental cable preparation instructions
available at:
www.siemon.com/us/download/installation.aspx
and click on
WORK AREA
.
www.siemon.com
S/FTP
Solid
(22 AWG)
4X (Foil)
~51 mm
(2 in)
2a
2b
2c
2d
360
°
Note braid
wrap direction
Continue To Step 3
!
~10
-
12 mm
(.4
-
.5 in)
S/FTP
and
F/FTP
Solid
(23 AWG)
Continue To Step 3
!
2a
2b
2c
~51 mm
(2 in)
F/FTP & S/FTP
4X
(Foil)
F/FTP & S/FTP
F/FTP S/FTP
~6.35 mm
(.25 in
)
~6.35 mm
(.25 in)
End of
Jacket