Tool Instructions
Pair Preparation—Pick Method, Figures 3 & 4
Lay each twisted pair into the tool channel with the pair ends facing
toward the pick. Place your thumb on the thumb notch to stabilize and
secure the pair. The tip of the pick should rest in the webbing between
the two conductors. While holding the pair in place with your thumb,
puncture the pair webbing with the pick.
Holding the cable in one hand, and the tool in the other, pull the tool
away from you, allowing the pick to separate the conductors of the
pair.
Pair Preparation—Blade Slot Method, Figure 2
Determine which blade slot to use by either referencing the Blade Slot
Selection Table (use QR code or link on the back of this brochure to
access the table) or locate the best t of the pair to the available slots
(see back page).
Insert each twisted pair into the appropriate slot. Rotate the tool or
the pair in the direction opposite of the twist to prevent stripping the
conductor insulation. Continue insertion to match the desire length of
untwisted section. The EDGE of the strip SLOT is designed to provide
a TIA approved separation length (see blue pair example in Figure 2).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2
NOTE: TIA-568-C.2 allows a maximum of 0.5 inch of untwisted
section after termination.
Jacket Removal—Figure 1
Insert cable into the cutting area and rotate tool at least one
complete turn. Remove the jacket end.
MediaTwist
®
: Score the printed top and both sides of the cable with
scissors or the Cable Preparation Tool. Then snap the cable from side
to side to complete jacket separation.
CHOOSE EITHER PICK METHOD OR BLADE SLOT METHOD
Figure 1
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