Installation guide

220 Installing Custom Cable Systems
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D .6 Installing Connectors W ith the Tool
A tool is available from Modicon (part number ASMBPL001) for
installing the connectors on your network cable. Use of this tool will
ensure a positive connection between the cable and connector. The tool
is illustrated in Figure 89.
If you are not using this tool, skip the instructions below. Go to page
229.
Figure 89 Modbus Plus Connector Installation Tool
D .6.1 Before You Start
Make sure you have the proper type of connector for each point on the
network cable:
Connector type ASMBKT185 (light grey) must be installed at the two
end points. Two connectors are contained in the Modicon kit with this
part number.
Connector type ASMBKT085 (dark grey) must be installed at each
inline point. One connector is contained in the kit with this part
number.