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VeriSafe Insulation-Piercing
Connection Kits
Insulation-Piercing Connectors for
VeriSafe AVT Sensor Lead Tapping on Copper Conductors
T-PMPI-322EN
Rev. 02 [10-2018]
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models: VS-CKP14-6, VS-CKP4-000
© Panduit Corp. 2018
PANDUIT VSC Series Insulation-Piercing Connectors are intended for use in simplifying
installation and connection of PANDUIT VeriSafe AVT Absence of Voltage Testers to phase
(run) conductors, per electrical code requirements, within the rated environmental and
operational limitations according to regulatory / safety standard certifications or listings.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER
MUST READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
NOTE: In the interest of higher quality and value, Panduit products are
continually being improved and updated. Consequently, pictures
may vary from the enclosed product.
NOTE: Updates to this Installation Instructions may be available. Check
www.panduit.com for the latest version of this manual.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models: VS-CKP14-6, VS-CKP4-000
T-PMPI-322EN
Rev. 02 [10-2018]
DOC#: T-PMPI-322EN Page 2 of 4 Rev 02 [10-2018]
Safety Information
This installation instructions contains information and warnings which must be followed to ensure safe
termination and operation of the Insulation-piercing Connectors and an AVT Device.
• Always de-energize panel and verify absence of voltage in the panel before attempting to install
connector. Do not install connector on an energized conductor.
• Installer must also follow all safety, installation, commissioning and operating steps from the
AVT Device Manual.
• Connector is intended for one-time installation and use. Do not reuse nor re-install connector.
Connection Kit Contents
Connection Kits contain connectors and ferrules for installing an AVT Device, per below;
CONNECTION
KIT CATALOG
PART NUMBER
“RUN” Wire
(CODE WIRE)
“TAP” Wire AWG
(Terminated w/ Ferrule)
CONNECTOR
FERRULE
MIN. AWG
[METRIC, mm2]
MAX. AWG
[METRIC, mm2]
Catalog
P/N
Quantity
Catalog
P/N
Quantity
VS-CKP14-6
14 AWG
[2.1, r]
6 AWG
[13.3, r]
14 AWG STR
Class K
(Terminated w/ Ferrule)
VSC6
3
F80-12-M
12
VS-CKP4-000
4 AWG
[21.2, r]
3/0 AWG STR
[85, r]
VSC3/0
3
F80-12-M
12
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure
1. See FIGURE 1: Prepare (strip) AVT device sensor leads.
2. See FIGURE 1: Crimp ferrules F80-12-M onto sensor leads.
3. See FIGURE 1: Make locating mark on sensor leads.
4. See FIGURE 2: Review connector features.
5. See FIGURE 2: Loosen factory-tightened MAIN FASTENER
at least 6 full turns before proceeding to the next step.
AFTER PROPER TERMINATION OF FERRULE,
MARK LINE ON CONDUCTOR INSULATION
FROM END OF CRIMPED FERRULE
STRIP
SENSOR LEAD
INSULATION
FERRULE F80-12-M
0.875”
FIGURE 1: PREPARATION OF
FERRULES ONTO
SENSOR LEADS
INSERTION PORTS FOR FULLY-INSERTED
AND PROPERLY CRIMPED TAP WIRES
(AVT SENSOR LEADS) INTO TERMINALS
INSIDE THE CONNECTOR
T10 TORX TERMINAL SCREWS ARE ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE TWO PORTS AND ARE USED TO
ADJUST TERMINALS INSIDE THE CONNECTOR.
TERMINALS ARE USED TO SECURE A PAIR OF
COLOR-CODED, FULLY-INSERTED AND
PROPERLY-CRIMPED TAP WIRES (AVT SENSOR
LEADS) WITHIN TERMINALS
FIGURE 2: CONNECTOR
FEATURES
MAIN FASTENER
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models: VS-CKP14-6, VS-CKP4-000
T-PMPI-322EN
Rev. 02 [10-2018]
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Step-by-Step Installation Procedure (continued from page 2 of 4)
6. See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4: Inspect location of factory-tightened TERMINAL in each TAP WIRE port
in connector.
• Connector was shipped with each TERMINAL SCREW and TERMINAL in a factory-tightened state.
• In a factory-tightened state, the TERMINAL blocks access to and restricts insertion of TAP WIRE.
• Installer must loosen TERMINAL SCREW and push down on SCREW to ensure TERMINAL position
permits insertion of TAP WIRE.
• REMOVE TAP TORQUE reminder label before proceeding to STEP 7.
7. See FIGURE 5: Loosen TERMINAL SCREW two turns and push down on SCREW to move TERMINAL.
• Verify position of TERMINAL and repeat loosening two turns and repeat push down on the SCREW.
• Repeat until TERMINAL is in the position shown in FIGURE 6. DO NOT completely loosen screw.
8. See FIGURE 6: Verify that TERMINAL is positioned at the bottom of port for TAP WIRE insertion.
• TERMINAL must be positioned at bottom of port, permitting full-insertion of TAP WIRE.
COMPLETELY REMOVE
TAP TORQUE LABEL
FROM CONNECTOR
BEFORE STEP 7
TERMINAL
POSITION
RESTRICTS
INSERTION
OF TAP WIRE
FIGURE 3: TERMINAL POSITION
FIGURE 4: DETAIL VIEW
TERMINAL
OPENING IS VISIBLE WHEN
POSITIONED AT THE BOTTOM OF
THE WIRE PORT AND PERMITS
FULL-INSERTION OF THE TAP WIRE
Top Housing outline
shown for clarity of the
Terminal position
within the Connector
LOOSEN SCREW WITH T10 TORX
TORQUE-DRIVER AND
PUSH DOWN
ON SCREW HEAD
FIGURE 5: LOOSEN TERMINAL SCREWS AND
PUSH TERMINAL INTO PROPER POSITION
FIGURE 6: VERIFY TERMINALS ARE IN
PROPER POSITION AND
THAT TAP WIRE CAN BE
FULLY-INSERTED
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Models: VS-CKP14-6, VS-CKP4-000
T-PMPI-322EN
Rev. 02 [10-2018]
DOC#: T-PMPI-322EN Page 4 of 4 Rev 02 [10-2018]
Step-by-Step Installation Procedure (continued from page 3 of 4)
9. See FIGURE 7: Insert a crimped, color-coded pair of AVT sensor leads into TAP WIRE terminals.
10. See FIGURE 7: Verify fully-inserted AVT sensor leads by verifying that “location mark” (STEP 3) is flush
with the connector body at wire insertion port.
11. See FIGURE 7: Use torque-driver (T10 Torx drive) to tighten terminal screws to specified Torque, as
listed on Connector packaging (also shown below in Connector Rating Information).
12. See FIGURE 8: Properly position connector onto phase conductor (RUN WIRE) and keep RUN WIRE
centered with the circular recess during next step.
13. See FIGURE 8: Use torque-driver (SAE Hex) to tighten MAIN FASTENER, while keeping RUN WIRE
centered with the circular recess of opening. Tighten until the specified TORQUE value is achieved and
maintained for 5 seconds. Torque value is listed on Connector packaging (also shown below in
Connector Rating Information).
CONNECTOR RATING INFORMATION
PANDUIT CATALOG P/N
VSC6
VSC3/0
MAX. Operating Temperature (°C)
90°C
MAX. Operating Voltage (Volts)
600V
RUN
WIRE
Torque-driver SAE Hex Size
(Main Fastener)
5/16”
3/8”
Installation Torque (Required)
40 in-lb
[4.52 N⋅m]
80 in-lb
[9.04 N⋅m]
Minimum Rated Wire Size, AWG
[Metric, mm2, rigid]
14 SOL
14 STR
[2.1, r]
4 SOL
4 STR
[21.2, r]
Maximum Rated Wire Size, AWG
[Metric, mm2, rigid]
6 SOL
6 STR
[13.3, r]
3/0 STR
[85, r]
TAP
WIRE
Torque-driver Installation Bit Size
T10 Torx
Torque-driver Installation Tool*
Wiha P/N 28502
(*recommended)
Installation Torque (Required)
7 in-lb
[0.79 N⋅m]
Minimum Rated Wire Size, AWG
14 STR Class K
Required Ferrule (Panduit P/N)
F80-12-M
Recommended Crimp Tool
(Panduit P/N)
CT-1160
USE TORQUE-DRIVER (T10 TORX) FOR
TIGHTENING TERMINAL SCREWS TO
SPECIFIED TORQUE. TORQUE VALUE
IS LISTED ON CONNECTOR PACKAGING
AND SHOWN BELOW IN
CONNECTOR RATING INFORMATION
INSERT WIRE FULLY UNTIL “LOCATING
MARK” IS FLUSH WITH CONNECTOR
BODY AT THE WIRE INSERTION PORTS
MAIN FASTENER HEX SIZE
VSC6: 5/16” SAE HEX
VSC3/0: 3/8” SAE HEX
KEEP RUN WIRE
CENTERED WITH THE
CIRCULAR RECESS
OF OPENING
FIGURE 8: INSERT AND CENTER THE
RUN WIRE, IN THE CENTER OF
THE CIRCULAR RECESS.
TIGHTEN HEX BOLT UNTIL THE
SPECIFIED TORQUE IS ACHIEVED
AND MAINTAINED FOR 5 SECONDS
FIGURE 7: FULLY-INSERT
SENSOR LEADS AND
SECURE BY TIGHTENING
TERMINAL SCREWS
TO SPECIFIED TORQUE
WIRE
CONNECTOR
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