363-208-011
Cabling, Wiring, and Assembly
Issue 4 February 1997 3-4
Connector Description
The connectors employed in the system are generally of the following types:
a. Cinch 50 pin connectors used for transmission, alarms, and miscellaneous
system interface connections.
b. AMP 6 and 15 pin connectors used for dc power connectors.
c. D Subminiature (DB9, DB25, DB37 pin arrangements) connectors used for
digital signal transmission and telemetry interconnections.
Cinch Connectors
Cinch connectors as furnished on factory equipment (shelves and intershelf cable
assemblies) are the insulation displacement (ID) type. The connectors furnished
for use by installers are also ID type requiring the use of special tools for wire
insertion or replacement.
Each plug/jack connector combination has an associated covering (hood) which
must be installed over the connector to complete the assembly.
Each plug and jack connector has terminal numbers embossed on the pin and
wiring sides of the assembly.
Figure 3-1. Cinch Type Connectors
2 PULL
1
PRESS AND
HOLD CLIP
TO
DISCONNECT