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CAT 6A, CAT 6 and CAT 5EMT Modular Plugs
These modular plugs consist of a three-piece design: the modular plug body
with contacts; a wire holder to manage the conductors and ensure performance
and; a metal strain relief for securing the cable and if used with a shielded cable
provides the shielding for the plug. These plugs can be used with shielded or
unshielded cables. They are available with 3 dierent size strain reliefs to handle
the range of cable diameters. Each performance level uses slightly dierent wire
holders to achieve the desired performance levels. All three of these plug types
utilize the 2153256-1 or 2153257-1 series plug boots. They utilize the Pro-Crimper
III Hand Tool (354940-1) with the appropriate die set based on strain relief
diameter or Dual Terminator (1320840) with terminating module (791804-X).
CAT 5E, 8-Position Plug
The CAT 5E Modular Plug is a two-piece design consisting of the modular plug
body with contacts, and a load bar or wire holder. In this design the strain relief
is built into the plug body. If the shielded option is desired, the plug comes with
a factory installed wrap around shield. This plug utilizes the 569875, 569876 or
569877 series boot depending upon cable diameter. It utilizes the Pro-Installer
tool with the “White” dot die set or Dual Terminator (1320840) with terminating
module (1-856196-1).
CAT 5, 8-Position Modular Plug
The CAT 5, 8-position plug is a one-piece design. The plug is also available for
use with “round” cable as well as “flat oval” cable. Additionally, it is available in
unshielded and shielded utilizing a wrap-around shield. This plug utilizes the
same boots as the CAT 5E and the Pro-Installer tool with the “Black” dot
die set or Dual Terminator (1320840) with terminating module (856196-2).
6-Position Modular Plug
The 6-position (RJ-11) modular plug is also a one-piece design and is oered in
a “standard” design 0.530 inches long and also a “long” version which is 0.895
inches long. The plug is available for round as well as flat oval cable. It is
available in unshielded and shielded versions. The 6-postion plug has a unique
variety called “small conductor” for use with conductors with thin-wall insulation
and overall diameter of 0.029 to 0.034 inches. Lastly, the 6-position plug is
available with only 4 or 2 contacts installed. This plug utilizes the Pro-Installer
tool with the “standard” plug using the “Blue” dot die set and the “long” using
the “Violet” dot die set or Dual Terminator (1320840) with terminating module
(856196-1 or -4).
4-Position Modular Plug
The 4-position (telephone handset) modular plug is a one-piece design and is
0.530 inches long and is designed for use with flat-oval cables. It is only available
as unshielded. The plug utilizes the “Green” dot die set with the Pro-Installer Tool
or Dual Terminator (1320840) with terminating module (856196-3).
TE CONNECTIVITY MODULAR PLUG PORTFOLIO
TE Connectivity oers a vast portfolio of Modular Plugs
for a wide variety of applications, performance and cable
and conductor styles. Below is a brief explanation of the
basics of this portfolio to assist in proper plug selection.