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Rockwell Automation 1485P KwikLink Lite Connectors User Manual

Rockwell Automation Equipment

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Installation Instructions

Bulletin 1485P KwikLinkt Lite Connectors

Trunk-Line and Branch-Line Pressure-Welded Connectors

IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

Refer to the product catalog pages for additional information.

Safety Precautions

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Do not pull on the connector or the cable. The connector

may be damaged or the cable conductors may be broken.

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To prevent connector damage and broken cable

conductors, install the cable and connector in locations

where they will not be stepped on, entangled in people’s

legs, or otherwise subjected to excessive strain. If

installation in such locations cannot be avoided, install

protective covers to protect the connector and cable.

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Do not mate the connector in the wrong direction. The

connector may be damaged.

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Do not use the connector if the lock lever is broken. The

connector may become disconnected, possibly causing

machine malfunction.

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When installing the cable, do not bend it past the

specifications given for the cable.

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Do not apply a current exceeding the rated current.

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Do not use pliers or similar tools to remove the connector.

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Hold the connector firmly when working on it, but do not

apply excessive force to it.

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Once a connector has been assembled do not take it apart

and reuse it. If the assembly is not successful, use a new

connector to redo the operation.

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This connector is not water-proof. Do not allow it to be

subjected to water or oil during operation.

Precautions for Correct Use

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Wiring Work
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Do not perform wiring work or connect/disconnect the

connector while the power supply is ON. Electrical

shock or machine malfunction may result.

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Wiring the cable according to the wiring diagram for the

machine being used.

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Confirm that there are no short-circuits caused by wires

sticking out of the connector.

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Connecting the Connector
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Always hold onto the body of the connector when

connecting/disconnecting the connector.

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Be sure the connector is connected completely to the

back and then pull in the reverse direction to be sure the

connector will not disconnect.

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Confirm that the cable labels and cable colors match

before connecting the cable.

Trunk-Line Connector

Part Names

1485P--K1TG4

Wiring Procedure

1. Cutting the Cable
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Cut expansion cables perpendicular to the length of the

cable.

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To prevent short-circuits, cut the cable with a sharp

instrument and be sure there are no whiskers on the

conductors.

2. Assembling the Cable Stopper (for expansion)
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Align the cover and catch the hooks and then press the

cable stopper until it clicks into place and stays in place.

3. Connecting the Cable
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Align the cable labels and cable colors and place the cable

in the connector.

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Sandwich the cable in the cover and catch the hooks to

secure the cable.

Note: For expansion connectors, close the cover first and

then insert the cable into the cover and position the cable to

the end is in contact with the cable stopper.