April 2012
80-4000-7019-1
3M
™
Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug
for Ethernet, 3R108-0000-000CE
Assembly Instructions
1.0 General
The 3M Industrial RJ45 Modular Plug is based on the standard RJ45 pin profile and was developed
specifically for use in rugged industrial IP 20 environments using double-shielded enhanced category
5 (Cat 5e) cabling. 3M’s 50-year, award-winning, insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology
incorporated into the RJ45 modular plug allows a reliable and easy termination process without the need
to strip the wires. This RJ45 modular plug can be terminated in the field using only a pair of pliers.
Figure 1
2.0 Product Information
a. These assembly instructions apply to 3M part number 3R108-0000-000CE.
b. Compatible cable includes enhanced category 5 (Cat 5e) cable as follows:
Cable Size AWG # 24 Sold of stranded (7 wire); AWG # 26 stranded (7 wire)
Cable Ground Double-shielded cable with braided shield or drain
Cable Diameter 6.8 mm max. Add spacers for thin cables if necessary.
c. To prevent damage, a hand tool with a flat clamping surface is recommended.
Upon using a set of pliers, place a plastic plate in between the pliers and the connector.
d. Package components are outlined in Figure 1.
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Body Module
Conductive Tape
Case Module
Cover Module
Cable Clamp
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