
3
180°
Arc cut-out
not aligned
Arc cut-out
not aligned
Key
Panduit MPO Connectors
1
Squeeze
Arc cut-outs
aligned
Key
2
Arc cut-outs
aligned
Key
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Squeeze both sides of outer housing at the back end evenly
until you hear an audible click.
Rotate outer housing 180° so arc cut-out is on the opposite side.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Polarity Changeover
Key Up
Pull outer housing off connector.
4
Aligned
Re-install outer housing until you hear a faint audible click.
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Method A
Method B
FS041
Key Down
Aligned
AlignedNot Aligned

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Female = Pins retracted
Pins
retracted
1
CAUTION! Only Panduit tool is to be
used for gender change. Use of any
other tool can cause fiber damage and
will void the product warranty.
Pin retraction
tool
hole
2
3
Male = Pins extracted
Pins
extracted
Gently
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gender Changeover
FS041
Remove outer housing per polarity changeover instructions.
Insert tool into hole, press down gently, and push forward to
advance connector pins to the male state. Repeat process in
opposite direction to retract pins for female state.
Locate hole in the inner housing on the slotted side and position
pin retraction tool over the hole.
Re-install outer housing in the correct orientation. See polarity
changeover instructions on page 1.
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