3M UR2, UY2, UB2A User Manual

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Scotchlok

™

UR2, UY2 and UB2A Connectors

Over 30 years ago, 3M introduced the
industry’s original IDC Connector, the
3M™Scotchlok UR Connector. The
latest series of connectors, the
Scotchlok UR2, UY2, and UB2A
Connectors, feature that same originality
in technological advantages. Building
on the successful Scotchlok
Connector’s design, shape, color-coded
cap concepts, and element technology,
the Scotchlok Series 2 Connectors
additionally incorporate full wire range
capability, increased port size to
accommodate up to .082" (2.08 mm)
insulation sizes, double elements in all
products and a new solvent resistant
plastic construction.

The UR2 Connector for
general butt splicing

The UR2 Connector accepts any two
or three solid copper conductor
combinations of 19-26 AWG (0.9mm -

0.4 mm) air core or filled cable with a
maximum insulation O.D. of .082"
(2.08 mm). The wires joined can be of

different wire gauges.

Its three ports accept two or three
conductors for butt splicing. And like
most Scotchlok Connectors, the UR2
is filled with a sealant to provide
moisture resistance. A dry version of
the UR2, the UR2-D, is also available.

The UR2 and UR2-D Connectors
are available in box, bulk, bin, jumbo
package and cartridge. The cartridges,
containing ten connectors each, are
for use with the Scotchlok E-9C
Series Tools.

The UY2 Connector for
smaller splice bundles

Approximately half the size of the
UR2, the UY2 Connector can handle
a higher pair count cable and keep the
splicing bundle O.D. to a minimum.

The UY2’s two ports accept any
two solid copper conductor
combinations of 19-26 AWG (0.9 mm

- 0.4 mm) filled or air core cable with
a maximum insulation O.D. of .082"
(2.08 mm). The wires joined can be of

different wire gauges. Factory inserted
sealant insulates the connections,
protects against corrosion, and seals
out moisture. In addition, the UY2 is
available in a dry version, the UY2-D.

The UY2 and UY2-D are available

in box, bulk, bin and cartridge.

The UB2A Connector:
a unique time-saver for
tap splicing

The pre-crimp feature of this compact
bridging connector gives the
craftsperson a time saving edge.
By positioning the UB2A on the
conductor and pre-crimping, the
conductor is prevented from slipping
out of the connector before the crimp
is completed. A thin membrane
molded into the tap wire entry port
also assists the craftsperson by
securing the tap wire until the crimp
is completed. Like the UR2, a
factory-installed sealant insulates
against corrosion, and seals out
moisture. The UB2A-D, a dry version,
is available as well.

The UB2A permits tapping directly
onto an existing conductor without
interrupting service. In ready access
closures, the UB2A eliminates cutting
cable pairs, opening pairs, and piecing
out wires.

Fast and easy to work with, the
UB2A accepts 19-26 AWG (0.9 mm -

0.4 mm) plastic-, paper-, or pulp­insulated solid copper wire with a
maximum O.D. of .082'' (2.08 mm).
The wires joined can be of different
wire gauges.

The UB2A and UB2A-D are
available in box, bulk and bin.

Dry versions of connectors

The UR2-D, UY2-D and UB2A-D are
dry versions of the UR2, UY2 and
UB2A. They are designed for splicing
PIC, pulp and paper conductors where
a nonfilled connector is preferred.

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Prov en splicing technology designed for your
specific splicing applications.

SCOTCHLOK TYPE MAXIMUM CABLE TYPE APPROVED TOOLS
CONNECTOR CONNECTION INSULATION

O.D. PIC-unfilled PIC-filled Pulp or Paper* Mechanical advantage

Metric metric metric metric

indicated in ( )

in. (mm) AWG (mm) AWG (mm) AWG (mm)
UR2 .082 2.08 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4
UR2-D
UY2
UY2-D .082 2.08 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4
UB2A
UB2A-D .082 2.08 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4 19-26 0.9-0.4

Product Specifications

*Use caution to make sure insulation is pushed completely into connector before crimping. Scotchlok communication connectors may be used on standard
polyethylene wire insulation, the polypropylene wire insulation of Filled Cable and on pulp. Use of a connector is limited only to port size. Wire sizes may be
intermixed within a connector.

**The E-9BM and E-9C tools are recommended when splicing 19 AWG conductors.

Scotchlok UR2/UR2-D

Butt Connector
Box (UR2 only)
Packing:100/box, 1000/cs., 3 lbs.
(1.36 kg.)/cs
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Bulk

Packing: 500/box, 5000/cs.,

15.2 lbs. (6.7 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 5000 connectors

Bin

Packing:20/bag, 1000/bin, 3.0 lbs.
(1.4 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Cartridge

Packing: 10/cart., 100/pk., 1000/cs.,

4.6 lbs. (2.09 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors
(10 packs)

Ordering Information

Scotchlok UY2/UY2-D

Butt Connector
Box (UY2 only)
Packing:100/box, 1000/cs., 1.3 lbs.
(0.9 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Bulk

Packing:1000/box, 5000/cs., 6.1 lbs.
(2.8 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 5000 connectors

Bin

Packing: 20/bag, 1000/bin, 1.5 lbs.
(0.68 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Cartridge

Packing:12/cart., 120/pk., 1200/cs.,

3.5 lbs. (1.4 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1200 connectors
(10 packs)

Scotchlok UB2A/UB2A-D

Tap Connector

Box

Packing:100/box, 1000/cs., 2.6 lbs.
(1.2 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Bin

Packing:20/bag, 1000/bin, 2.5 lbs.
(1.1 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

Bulk

Packing:500/box, 5000/cs.

12.9 lbs. (5.9 kg)/cs.
Shipping Unit: 1000 connectors

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E-9C/CW

(7:1)

E-9B/E-9BM

(10:1)

E-9Y**

(3:1)

E-9E
(4:1)

3M™Scotchlok™UR2, UY2 and UB2A Connectors

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