3M MS2 - Half Tapping Using 4005-DPM Super-Mate

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6.13 Half-Tapping Using 4005-DPM Super-
Mate
An alternative method of half-tapping exist-
ing cables, using only 4005 Series Super-
Mate Pluggable Modules, is available where
the advantages of a completely pluggable
half-tap splice are desired.
Note: When half-tapping using all Super-Mate
Series Modules, the wire guide and wire
separator should be raised to their maxi-
mum height by loosening the 3 screws at
the back of the splice head and raising
both the wire guide and separator, and re-
tightening the screws.
6.13.1 Open existing tap cable (new cable.) Provide
free conductor length and slack according to
standard MS
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procedure for half-tapping.
Mount splice rig with one splice head on
cables.
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6.13.2 Lay tap (new) conductors into a 4005 Series
Super-Mate Module in the unilength configu-
ration. Place a second 4005 Series Super-
Mate into the splice head and crimp, using
the back edge of the check comb as a tempo-
rary cover and remove cut conductors.
Lay the field conductors into the second
Super-Mate Module, but DO NOT CRIMP.
Place a third Super-Mate Module into the
splice head. Lay corresponding pairs (old)
into the matching wire channels of the third
Super-Mate Module.
Place cover, crimp and remove conductors.
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New C.O.
Old C.O.
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6.13.4 Crimp a new cover onto the Super-Mate
splice and place a red module insulator on the
old C.O. module termination.
Optional Method:
New C.O. cable may be preterminated in the
unilength configuration. Old C.O. and Field
Cable may be handled as described in
Section 6.14 Slack Removal, using 4005-
DPM Super-Mate Modules.
6.13.3 When related work is complete and the
removal ov the old C.O. is needed; use the
4053-PM Separator Tool to separate the old
cable that is the top Super-Mate Module.
Old C.O.
New C.O.
FIELD
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Body 4005-DPM
Body 4005-DPM
4005-DPM Insulator
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Cover 4005-DPM
FIELD
Old C.O.
New C.O.