Legrand AC345050 User Manual
Terminating cat 5 cable
Legrand Products:
364555-01 - eZ-rJ45 Modular Plug Hand tool
363292-01 - cat 5 strip and Fit tool
364554-01 - eZ-rJ45 Modular cat5 Plug
Terminating Cat 5 Cable
1.
iTems Needed
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3.
How To sTep-by-sTep
Step 1
use the strip and Fit tool to cut off
approximately two inches of the
jacket.
Step 2
cut the wire separator strands, separate
the pairs and untwist them.
Step 3
now fan them out in the t568a pattern.
White/green
green
White/orange
Blue
White/Blue
orange
White/Brown
Brown
tooLs & additionaL suPPLies:
• Wire cutter
• continuity tester
• cat 5 cable
2.
iNTRodUCTioN
A structured wiring foundation is
the most effective way to distribute
information throughout a home. it
supports high-performance technology
through clutter-free cabling hidden
behind the walls. To ensure more
efficient installation, run a single home
run to a central distribution point and
bundle cables for access to multiple
services.
there are several fundamentals to
remember when working with cat 5:
• on-Q products utilize the t568a wiring
standard
• never splice cat 5 cable
• always maintain a 12-inch minimum
separation between the cat 5 and any
120 Volt ac cabling. if you must cross
and electrical circuit, do so at a 90
degree angle
• always maintain a minimum bend
radius of 1 inch.
• never exceed the 25 pound pull limit.
doing so may pull the twists out of
the wire, which is what gives cat 5 its
immunity from interference. For the
same reason, you shouldn’t stand on
the wire or use any retention devices
that flatten out the wire.