Installation Manual

Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide
Installing the AMP CPC Connector with Shield and Strain Relief
The indoor end of the BSU Power and Ethernet cable uses an 8-pin circular plastic AMP connector with
crimp contacts. The connector is a reverse sex plug with male connector pins. The plug provided is not
weather tight and is meant for indoor use only. The connector uses a shield to cover the pin end of the
wires and has a strain relief clamp with two self-tapping screws to clamp the cable sheath to the
connector.
Figure 44. 8-Pin AMP Connector
To install the AMP CPC connector on the BSU Power and Ethernet cable:
1. Install the shield on the cable before removing the cable jacket. Slide the shield onto the cable so
that the threaded, large-diameter end faces the end of the cable.
2. Crimp the contacts to the wires according to the documentation included with the crimp tooling. Pins
are size 20 DM and the wire strip length is 0.100”.
3. Insert the contacts into the housing one at a time by gripping the insulation of the wire directly
behind the contact and aligning the contact with the back of the desired contact cavity.
4. Insert each contact straight into the cavity until it bottoms, then pull back lightly on the wire to be
sure the contact is locked in place.
5. Thread the shield onto the connector and tighten the shield finger-tight.
6. Screw in the strain relief over the end of the cable using the two supplied Phillips head screws.
Appendix D. Constructing Power and Ethernet Cables 69
CPN 63179 Issue Date: 01/24/03