Crestron DM-8G-CRIMP-WG Quick Start Guide
DM-8G-CONN-WG-100 and DM-8G-CRIMP-WG
DigitalMedia 8G™ Wire Guide Connectors and Crimper
Introduction
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DM-8G-CONN-WG-100 and DM-8G-CRIMP-WG (sold
together or separately) are used to terminate Crestron®
DigitalMedia 8G™ cable (DM-CBL-8G):
● DM-8G-CONN-WG-100 contains 100 RJ-45 shielded
DM-8G-CONN-WG connectors. As shown in the
illustration below, a DM-8G-CONN-WG connector
consists of a modular plug, integrated external
ground, and a wire guide bar. A boot provides a
protective covering and strain relief for the connector.
Plug
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Wire Guide
Bar
● DM-8G-CRIMP-WG is a
tool that allows hand
crimping of the
DM-8G-CONN-WG
connector for proper
cable termination.
Additional items (not supplied) required for termination
of the DM-CBL-8G cable are the following:
● Wire or diagonal cutter
● Razor knife or scissors
External Ground
with Wing Tips
Boot
Preparing the Cable
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A sectional view of DM-CBL-8G shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable is shown below.
Drain
Wire
Cable
Jacket
To prepare the cable for termination, do the following:
CAUTION: Do not nick the insulation of the wires or
!
the foil shield of the cable.
1. Slide the boot over the end of the cable.
2. Strip the cable jacket 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) from the
end of the cable.
3. Fold back the foil shield so that it lies smoothly over
the cable jacket.
Foil
Shield
Clear
Plastic
Wrap
1-1/2 in
(38 mm)
(4) Wire
Pairs
4. Fold back the drain wire over the foil shield.
5. Cut and remove the clear plastic wrap.
Positioning the Cable
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To position the cable for insertion into the connector,
do the following:
1. Untwist each of the four twisted wire pairs.
2. Straighten the wires.
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Positioning the Cable (Continued)
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3. Arrange the wires for T568B termination.
T568B Pin Assignments
PIN NUMBER
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4. Slide on the wire guide bar until it is about 3/16 inch
5. Trim all wires about 1/16 inch (2 mm) from the front
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4
5
6
7
8
(5 mm) from the end of the foil shield.
edge of the wire guide bar.
COLOR
Orange/White
Orange
Green/White
Blue
Blue/White
Green
Brown/White
Brown
To Pin 1
(Orange/
White)
To Pin 8
(Brown)
b. Push the wires forward until they are seated flush
against the front end of the connector.
c. Push the external ground upward toward the cable
and push in the wing tips.
Terminating the Cable
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Using the DM-8G-CRIMP-WG tool, terminate the cable
as follows:
1. Crimp the connector by placing it into the the 8P slot
and then pressing the handle.
2. Crimp the external ground by placing the cable in the
external ground crimping cavity and then pressing the
handle.
3. Trim away the excess drain wire and foil shield that
extend beyond the end of the external ground.
4. Slide the boot over the crimped connector.
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6. Insert the cable into the connector as follows:
a. Carefully insert the wires into the back end of the
connector while ensuring that the drain wire is
positioned within the external ground.
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The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at patents.crestron.com.
Crestron, the Crestron logo, and DigitalMedia 8G are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this
document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their
products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of
others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.
This document was written by the Technical Publications department at Crestron.
©2013 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Testing the Cable
Test the cable to ensure that it is terminated properly.
For detailed information, refer to the DigitalMedia Cable
Plant Certification Reference Guide (Doc. 4565) at
www.crestron.com/dmresources.
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