Siemon TERA Instructions For Use Manual

Using a small flathead
screwdriver or equivalent,

press and crimp the metal ring

securely onto the cable jacket.

Incorrect:

Jacket is not
under crimp
ring.

8

While maintaining inward

pressure on cable, use the
diagonal cutters or equivalent to
trim excess conductors flush with
termination cap.

6

TERA

™

1-Pair UTP Plug Instructions

Using the CPT cable prepara-

tion tool or equivalent, strip
off approximately 1-2 inches (25­51mm) of cable jacket.

2

Insert crimp ring into the
housing with the rounded

side forward (contact side).

4

Install boot, narrow end first.

1

Maintain inward pressure on

cable and use parallel jaw
pliers to terminate conductors.
Squeeze cap flush with connector
housing.

Note: Cable jacket should be up
against termination cap.

7

D

B

A

C

Lace the conductors through

the housing and the crimp
ring and into the termination cap.
Orient the conductors in accordance
with color-coded dot on cap.

Note: Cable jacket should be
inserted through the crimp ring and
up against termination cap.

5

Untwist and flatten the
conductors in preparation for

insertion.

3

Crimp Ring

Strain Relief Boot

B

Connector Housing

C

Termination Cap

D

A

Required Tools:

• Jacket Stripper

• Diagonal Cutters

• Small Flathead Screwdriver

• Parallel Jaw Pliers

CRITICAL STEP

Slide the strain relief boot
into place.

10

Swing close and latch the
cover nto the connector

housing.

9

TERA™ 1-Pair UTP Plug Instructions

57S5

Inspect finished connector.

11

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.

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.

Rev. C 5/02 100.10419

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