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1.0 General
1.1 These instructions describe MS
2™
Modular System Splicing, including modules, tools and applications.
2.0 Module Description
2.01 3M MS
2
modules will:
• Connect and trim off 25 pairs of conductors at one time without stripping insulation.
• Accept 22-28 AWG (.6 - .32 mm) solid copper conductors insulated with PIC, pulp or paper
with a maximum insulation O.D. of .065" (1.7 mm).
• Accept a variety of wire gauges and insulation types in one module.
2.02 3M MS
2
modules have:
• Individual elements
• Cutoff blades
• Test entry ports
• Removable covers and bases for reentry
Note: Encapsulated versions are also available:
• 4000-G Straight splice
• 4008-G Half-tap
• 4005-GBM Bridge module
4008-D Half Tapping
2.1 Super-Mini
4000-D Straight Splicing
Cut
Corner
Write on Surface
Cover
(Yellow)
Body
(Yellow/Gold)
Base
(Gold)
Yellow
Yellow/Green
Green
Note: 4000-D CO is all gray in color.
Note: 4008-D CO is all gray in color.
Module Types
2.2 Super-Mate Pluggable
4005-DPM
Note: 4005-DPM/FR is gray/blue in color.
Cover (Yellow)
Insulator (Red)
Body
843004
843006
843004
Yellow
Top Conductor
Placement
Blue Bottom
Pluggable
Cover
Body
Body
Base
Body
Cover
Body
Body
Insulator
Super Mate
4005-DPM
to
Super-Mini
4000-D or
4008-D
Super Mate
4005-DPM
to
Super Mate
to
Super Mate
843064
Two Way Pluggability
843064
One Way Pluggability