Z-PLUG Termination Instructions

2a

Tools

2b 2c Remove center splinePrep foil/drain wire,remove mylar

Flush Cutters

JacketStripper

Z-PLUGTermination tool(p/n: Z-TOOL-ZP)

Plug BodyTermination

Module

Boot & LatchProtector (optional)

!

F/UTP shown here

See back page for othercable types.

Foil

InvertFoil

WrapDrainwire

RemoveMylar Wrap

3

T568AT568B

RemoveJacket

~ 2 in. (51mm)

OptionalAccessories

!

4

1

Good

UTP (skip to step 2C)

F/UTP(23-26 AWG)

*S/FTP22 AWG

TIP: Arrange pairs in line prior to insertionleading with the brown pair along with eitherthe orange for T568A or green if T568B.

NotGood

*OSPF/UTP 23 AWG

Foil overinner jacket.

*Other cable preparation recommendations andsupplemental instructions are available for these and othercable types. See back page for additional details.

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Tip for 22 AWGS/FTP: Wrapbraid on top offoil pairs indirection of door.

Braid wrapdirection

Aramid yarn

Arrange pairs andinsert into module.(see tip above priorto insertion).

If paircrossing, keepclose to jacket

If pair crossing isnecessary, this should bedone before next step.

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5m

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8 7 4 5 < Pin#’s > 2 1 6 3

Terminationmodulelatch

Latchingside

Z-PLUG Termination Instructions

5

OR

6

Poor lacing Good lacing

7

> 1 mm(0.04 in.)

Lace allfour pairs*

Close door withfingers or with tool

98

Preloadedposition

Align termination module latch(blue/brown side) with plug latch.

Plug Latch

FlushCuttersonly

Trim flush0-1 mm(<0.04 in.)

*Optional:For large O.D.cables, pliersmay be helpfulwhen lacing

Click

Tip for larger ODcables: Press toseat beforeclosing door.

Press

Door

Insert ontomatching shapewith door side up.

21

Remove excessshield to preventinterference whenattaching boot

foil

braid

OR

2

Z-PLUG Termination Instructions

10 11 12

If using boot, engage bothtop & bottom latches

Insert in tool

Ensure plug sitsflush with bottombefore handle isdepressed

Fully terminatedlatched position

R2

Use underside of tool handle to defeattermination module latch

Unassembling for re-termination..

R1

Remove boot by disengaging latches (can usesmall screwdriver if necessary)

Boot Removal..

Removal Tools

FlatScrewdriver

Z-PLUGTool

Probe Pic(Optional)

Press

Pull

1

2

Press

1

Remove lacedconductors.(Probe pic useoptional)

Open doorusing smallscrewdriver.

R2

!

PRESS

2

1

PRESS

1

2

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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.

Lors de l'installation, respectez les consignes de sécurité suivantes:A. Utiliser avec prudence lors de l'installation ou de la modification circuits de

télécommunications.B. Ne jamais toucher les bornes de fil métallique non isolés sauf si le circuit a été débranché.C. Ne jamais installer cet appareil dans un endroit humide.D. Ne jamais installer pendant un orage.

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Z-PLUG Termination – Alternate Cable types

S/FTPStranded(26 AWG)

Co

ntin

ue

To

Ste

p3

!

4X (Foil)2a 2b 2c 2d 2e

~38 mm(1.5 in)

~13 mm(0.5 in)

~13 mm(0.5 in)

Co

ntin

ue

To

Ste

p3

!

U/FTPSolid

2a 2b

~70 mm(2.75 in)

≤ 6.35 mm(.25 in)

1X(foil)

DrainWire

3X

(foil)

360°2X

*Note for OSP Category 6A shielded cable:Please refer to the supplemental cable preparation instructionsavailable at: www.siemon.com/us/download/installation.aspxand click on WORK AREA.

www.siemon.com

S/FTPSolid(22 AWG)

4X (Foil)

~51 mm(2 in)

2a 2b 2c 2d

360°

Note braidwrap direction

Co

ntin

ue

To

Ste

p3

!

~10-12 mm(.4-.5 in)

S/FTPandF/FTPSolid(23 AWG)

Co

ntin

ue

To

Ste

p3

!

2a 2b 2c

~51 mm(2 in)

F/FTP & S/FTP

4X(Foil)

F/FTP & S/FTPF/FTP S/FTP

~6.35 mm(.25 in) ~6.35 mm

(.25 in)

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