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2017-12-21 / V1.3
Connectors Series M – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Content
1. Important Basic Information ......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Legal Notes .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Conventions for this Installation and Maintenance Instructions ......................... 3
2. General and Security Information ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Observing the Installation and Maintenance Instructions .................................... 3
2.2 User Obligations .................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Intended Use........................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Ambient Conditions ............................................................................................................. 4
3. Dangers and Security Measures ................................................................................... 5
3.1 Electrical Dangers ................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Other Hazards ......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Measures for Avoiding Damages..................................................................................... 6
3.4 Measures for Avoiding Malfunctions ............................................................................. 6
4. Description ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Varieties of Conguration .................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Survey of the Components ................................................................................................ 8
5. Installation ......................................................................................................................10
5.1 Check Parts for Transport Damage ...............................................................................10
5.2 Assembly of Receptacles / Plugs into a Mounting Wall .........................................10
6. Cable Assembly and Processing .................................................................................12
6.1 Required Tools ......................................................................................................................12
6.2 Crimp Contacts (Pin / Socket) and Filler Plugs ..........................................................13
6.3 Ordering Code for Contacts ............................................................................................14
6.4 Threading Parts on Cables ...............................................................................................14
6.5 Make Crimp Connections .................................................................................................16
6.6 Assemble Contacts into Contact Inserts .....................................................................17
6.7 Assemble Filler Plugs .........................................................................................................18
6.8 Assemble Contact Inserts into Receptacle / Plug shells ........................................18
6.9 Final Assembly of the Connectors.................................................................................20
7. Plugging Procedure.......................................................................................................22
7.1 Plugging .................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Unplugging ...........................................................................................................................23
7.3 Attach Protection Caps .....................................................................................................23
8. Regular Visual Checks / Functional Checks ...............................................................25
8.1 Checking Intervals ..............................................................................................................25
8.2 Visual and Functional Check with Every Plugging Procedure ............................25
9. Special Tools and Spare Parts ......................................................................................27
10. Technical Data ................................................................................................................27