Simply45 RJ45 - User Manual

Best Practice
Termination Instructions
P/N:S45-1150
Simply45® Standard Series
Shielded RJ45 Modular Plugs
(patent pending)
Congratulations on purchasing the Simply45® S45-1150
Standard Series Shielded External Ground RJ45 Modular
Plugs for Cat6 STP Cables PE Insulated. Our S45-1150 plugs
include the uniquely designed and patent pending Bar45™.

Summary

Simply45 RJ45 Plug Termination Guide

Prepare Cable Jacket

Score and remove cable jacket about 1.25 inches from the end without nicking conductors.

Install Metal Shell

Slide the S45-1150 metal shell onto the cable jacket with the front facing the termination end.

Manage Cable Shielding

Trim shielding, fold drain wire back 1 inch, and cut spline if present.

Align Wire Conductors

Untwist, straighten, and align wire conductors according to T568A or T568B pattern.

Insert Wires into Load Bar

Insert top and bottom wires into the Bar45 load bar, ensuring correct pattern alignment.

Position Load Bar and Trim Wires

Slide load bar back, trim wires to 0.4 inches protruding past the load bar.

Insert Cable into Plug

Insert cable with Bar45 into plug, ensuring jacket alignment and drain wire position.

Insert Plug into Crimp Tool

Completely insert the loaded plug into the RJ45 crimp tool socket.

Perform Crimp Operation

Compress crimper handles firmly until release to crimp the plug.

Attach Metal Shell

Slide metal shell over plug, press bottom to snap into shell, ensuring drain wire placement.

Position External Ground Arm

Push external ground arm down over the drain wire and against the cable jacket.

Fold Ground Arm Wings

Loosely fold external ground arm wings around the cable jacket.

Crimp External Ground

Crimp the external ground wings securely around the cable jacket using the crimper.

Inspect Final Product

Inspect the finished RJ45 plug termination for proper assembly and function.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

This document provides "Best Practice Termination Instructions" for the Simply45® Standard Series Shielded RJ45 Modular Plugs, specifically model P/N: S45-1150. These plugs are designed for Cat6 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables with PE (Polyethylene) insulation. The instructions guide users through the process of properly terminating these shielded RJ45 plugs, emphasizing techniques to ensure optimal performance and a secure connection.

Function Description:

The Simply45® S45-1150 plugs are shielded RJ45 modular connectors used to terminate Cat6 STP cables. Their primary function is to provide a reliable and high-performance connection for network applications, particularly in environments where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a concern, thanks to their shielding capabilities. The "external ground" feature is crucial for maintaining the cable's shielding integrity, ensuring that any induced noise is properly drained away from the data signals. The plugs incorporate a "Bar45™" load bar, a patent-pending design feature that aids in wire alignment and reduces the length of untwisted wire inside the plug, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity and improving termination performance.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Model Number: S45-1150
• Series: Simply45® Standard Series
• Type: Shielded External Ground RJ45 Modular Plugs
• Compatibility: Designed for Cat6 STP Cables with PE Insulation.
• Key Feature: Includes the Bar45™ load bar (patent pending) for improved wire management and termination performance.
• Shielding: Features a metal shell and an external ground arm to ensure proper shielding and grounding of the STP cable.
• Wire Alignment: Supports both T568A and T568B wiring patterns, with T568B being the most commonly used.

Usage Features:

The termination process involves several steps, each designed to ensure a precise and robust connection:

1. Cable Jacket Stripping (Step 1):

   • Utilizes the Simply45 Adjustable LAN Cable Stripper (S45-S01BL/YL).
   • Scores the cable jacket approximately 1.25 inches (3cm) from the end.
   • Emphasizes caution to avoid nicking wire conductors.
   • The stripped jacket is then removed.

2. Metal Shell Placement (Step 2):

   • The S45-1150 metal shell is slid onto the cable jacket, with its front facing the termination end.
   • It is temporarily slid back out of the way for subsequent steps.

3. Shielding and Drain Wire Management (Step 3):

   • All cable shielding (AL foil, metal braid) is trimmed back to the cable jacket using the Simply45 5" Angled Flush Cutter (S45-801).
   • The drain wire is not cut off; instead, it is folded straight back about 1 inch (2.5cm) over the cable jacket.
   • Any center spline/pair separator is cut off as close to the jacket as possible.

4. Wire Untwisting and Alignment (Step 4):

   • Wire conductors are untwisted and straightened, ideally using the wire straightener comb on the Simply45 Adjustable LAN Cable Stripper (S45-S01BL/YL).
   • Wires are aligned according to either the T568A or T568B pattern. The T568B pattern is noted as the most common.
     • T568A Pattern: Top Row: WG, WO, WBL, WBR; Bottom Row: GR, BL, O, BR.
     • T568B Pattern: Top Row: WO, WG, WBL, WBR; Bottom Row: O, BL, G, BR.

5. Load Bar Insertion (Step 5):

   • The top and bottom wires are inserted into the Bar45™ load bar, following the chosen wiring pattern.
   • Verification of correct pattern adherence is crucial.

6. Wire Trimming with Load Bar (Step 6):

   • The Bar45™ load bar is slid as far back to the cable jacket as possible to minimize untwisted wire length, which is vital for termination performance.
   • Using the S45-801 Flush Cutter, the wire ends are trimmed straight, leaving approximately 0.4 inches (1.0cm) protruding past the front of the load bar.

7. Plug Insertion (Step 7):

   • The cable with the Bar45™ is inserted into the RJ45 plug until fully seated.
   • The cable jacket should meet or come close to a horizontal line visible underneath the plug.
   • The drain wire must remain straight down the cable jacket.

8. Crimping Preparation (Step 8):

   • The loaded plug is fully inserted into the crimper socket of the Simply45 Heavy Duty RJ45 Crimp Tool (S45-C100/S45-C101).

9. Crimping Action (Step 9):

   • The crimper handles are compressed firmly and swiftly until they release, ensuring a complete crimp.

10. Metal Shell Attachment (Step 10):

    • The S45-1150 metal shell is slid over the plug body.
    • Pressure is applied to the bottom of the plug to snap it into the metal shell.
    • The drain wire should remain straight back against the cable jacket, exit the back of the shell, and extend past the external ground arm.

11. External Ground Arm Positioning (Step 11):

    • The external ground arm is pushed down over the drain wire and against the cable jacket.
    • The drain wire should align with the rear end of the external ground arm.

12. External Ground Arm Folding (Step 12):

    • The wings of the external ground arm are loosely folded around the cable jacket using fingers or a flat head screwdriver.

13. External Ground Arm Crimping (Step 13):

    • The external ground arm crimp feature on the Simply45 Shielded External Ground Crimper (S45-C101) is used to securely crimp the external ground wings around the cable jacket. Pliers (S45-802) can also be used for this task.

14. Final Inspection (Step 14):

    • The finished product is inspected to ensure proper termination and secure connections.

Maintenance Features:

While the document focuses on the termination process rather than device maintenance, the emphasis on "Best Practice Termination Instructions" inherently contributes to the longevity and reliability of the terminated cable. Proper termination, as detailed, minimizes points of failure and reduces the need for future maintenance or re-termination. The use of specialized tools like the Simply45 Adjustable LAN Cable Stripper, Angled Flush Cutter, and Heavy Duty RJ45 Crimp Tool ensures that the termination is performed correctly, leading to a durable connection that requires minimal ongoing maintenance. The shielded design, when properly terminated with the external ground, also contributes to a more robust and interference-resistant connection, reducing potential signal degradation issues that might otherwise require troubleshooting or re-work. The instructions themselves serve as a maintenance guide for ensuring the quality of the initial installation.

Simply45 RJ45 Specifications

General

Brand	Simply45
Model	RJ45
Category	Cables and connectors
Language	English