Tyco Electronics ACO Single Port Kits Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet

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Cover

Single Port
Housing

110Connect
Card Edge
Connector

Unshielded Applications Shielded Applications

Exit Left Exit Right

AMP Communications Outlet (ACO)
Single Port Kits (Cat 6)

1. INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet provides termination and
installation procedures for ACO Single Port Kits. The
kits can be used in panel mount or furniture raceway
applications. Optional faceplate kits and various
adapter insert assemblies are available to meet either
application.

Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inches in brackets]. Figures are not drawn to scale.

2. TERMINATION PROCEDURES

The 110Connect card edge connector comes pre­installed in a single port housing. The single port
housing functions as a secure holding fixture while
terminating.

The edge connector is approved for use with 22
through 24 AWG solid wire with a maximum outside
insulation diameter of 1.6 mm [.06 in.] (100 ohm
UTP or STP).

408-8700

05 JAN 11 Rev A

Figure 1

Figure 2

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LOC B

408-8700

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Housing

Latch

Pins

Cover

47.75 [1.88]
(Approx)

33.27 [1.31]
(Approx)

Panel
Cutout

2.1. Unshielded Applications

1. Remove approximately 70.0 mm [2.75 in.] of the cable jacket.

2. Determine the direction of the cable exit. Using any of the configurations in Figure 2, arrange pairs accordingly.

It is recommended to maintain the pair twists to
within 6.4 mm [.25 in.] of the termination with
Category 6 cables

3. Terminate conductors using Impact Tool 558418-1, 569994-1, 346859-1, or 1375308-1. See Figure 3.

It is recommended to maintain the pair twists to
within 6.4 mm [.25 in.] of the termination with
Category 6 cables

5. Terminate conductors using Impact Tool 558418-1, 569994-1, 346859-1, or 1375308-1. See Figure 3.

3. INSTALLING COVER

Mate cover as shown in Figure 4. Make sure latches on cover enter to all pins in the housing. Listen for the double click, which indicates correct connection.

Figure 3

2.2. Shielded Applications

1. Remove approximately 70.0 mm [2.75 in.] of the cable jacket.

2. Remove 60.0 mm [2.36 in.] of the metal foil/braid. Fold the 10.0 mm [.39 in.] metal foil/braid back over the cable jacket as shown in Figure 2.

3. If a drain wire exists, do not remove it. Wrap all of the drain wire around the metal foil/braid.

4. Determine the direction of the cable exit (either left or right). Using the template in Figure 2, arrange pairs accordingly.

Figure 4

4. PANEL MOUNT

4.1. Unshielded Option

1. Snap housing into back of panel.

(Figure 5)

Figure 5

Rev A

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