PICABOND Connectors * Lightweight, compact, and economical means of splicing multiconductor telephone cable * Require 33% less space than other comparable techniques * No prestripping or cutting required; fast and easy installation PICABOND connectors provide an economical and reliable means of splicing multiconductor telephone cable. PICABOND connectors are manufactured from tin-plated phosphor bronze and tin-plated brass with bonded polyester insulation. Color coding of the insulation is provided to denote wire size and weather-resistant type. Any solid core wire, 28 to 19 AWG (0.32 - 0.90 mm), with pulp, paper or plastic insulation can be spliced. Lightweight and compact, PICABOND splices reduce the space required over other splicing techniques by up to 33%. Straight, butt, tap, and bridge splices can be made with these connectors. Advantages: * Saves time -- no prestripping or cutting required, can tap without service interruptions, eliminates "turndowns" * Versatile -- Color-coded to indicate size and type of wire; used for butt, straight, bridge and half-tap applications * Economical -- Lower applied cost, minimum training required, higher application rates Applications: * Splicing * Central Office * Manhole * Aerial Pole * CEV * Pedestal * Demarcation Points TELECOM OUTSIDE PLANT For Standard and Load Coil Connectors Tool Style Part Numbers (Select Appropriate Kit) VS-BA Long Handle Comfort Hand Tool 244271-6 229755-1 Hand Tool Only Tool Holder Only IS 408-7280 IS 408-7655 408-7326 VS-3 for loose-piece connectors 244271-1 Hand Tool Only IS 408-7280, 408-7326 244271-5 Hand Tool with Tool Holder IS 408-7280 229755-1 Tool Holder Only IS 408-7655 91333-1 Long Handle Upgrade Kit MA-6U for strip or loose-piece connectors 231102-5 Applicator Kit w/30" (762) support bar and 18" (457) extension IS 408-3168 231102-6 Applicator Kit w/30" (762) support bar, and 27" (686) ext. IS 408-3168 231102-4 Applicator Kit w/30" (762) support bar IS 408-3168 231039-2 Applicator Only IS408-3168 MA-6B for loose-piece connectors 248010-3 Applicator Kit w/27" (686) extension IS-408-7418 248010-1 Applicator Kit w/o extension IS 408-7418 247329-1 Applicator Only IS 408-7418 MR-1 (MR-1U) for loose-piece connectors 251101-1 Hand Tool Only IS 408-7306, 408-7449 For Mini Connectors MA-10 for strip connectors MVS-3 for loose-piece connectors 229528-5 or 229528-1 Applicator Kit IS 408-7445 229534-1 Applicator Only 244271-3 230971-2 Hand Tool Kit Hand Tool Only IS 408-6539 229755-1 Tool Holder Only IS 408-7655N PICABOND Connector Tooling Accessory Items Description Wire Support Replacement Kit Extension Bar Crimp Height Gauge Cleaning Kit Cleaner-Lubrication Shear Pin Kit Cutter Blade Kit Wire Hold Back Applicable (MA-6) (MA-10) (MA-6U) (VS-3, MR-1 18 in. (457 mm) (MA-10) 27 in. (686 mm) (MA-10) 18 in. (457 mm) (MA-6, MA-6U) 27 in. (686 mm) (MA-6, MA-6U) (Std. PICABOND Connectors) (Mini PICABOND Connectors) (VS-3, MA-6, MA-6U) (MR-1) (MA-10) (WD-40) (MA-10) (MA-10, MA-6U) (MA-6) Part Number 229284-1 229430-1 231282-1 229188-1 229308-3 229308-4 229308-1 229308-2 229230-1 229640-1 229333-1 81041-1 229334-1 24358-3 229313-1 229314-1 229668-1 Instruction Sheet 408-7670 408-7581 408-3193 408-7474 408-7445 408-7445 408-3168 408-7475 -- -- 408-7534 408-9408 408-7534 -- 408-7638 -- 408-7619 Typical Splicing Applications Straight (In-line) Full Bridge Half-tap Butt Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers Color Code Air Core PIC Foam Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip Bronze Standard Connector Bridge Orange* 28-24 28-24 61899-1 Green* Red* Purple Weather Resistant 26-22 -- 26-22 24-19 -- 24-19 26-22 26-24 -- Yellow Weather Resistant 24-19 Tool Set-up Brass -- Bag of 55 -- 60945-4 60947-3 61226-2 60944-6 60946-4 229915-2 406587-1 406588-1 406585-1 24-22*-19** -- 61292-2 229917-2 406586-1 26-22 -- -- 60945-8 Green 26-22 --26-22 60945-1 -- Red 24-19 --24-19 60947-1 -- Purple Weather Resistant 26-22 26-24 -- 61226-1 229915-1 Yellow Weather Resistant 24-19 24-22*-19** -- 61292-1 229917-1 One 19 AWG (.9mm) wire on each end, .080" (2.03mm) max. insulation diameter. *RUS listed Typical Splicing Applications Standard Load Coil Breakaway Load Coil Breakaway "Add Slack" Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers Color Code Air Core PIC Foam/Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip Green/Amber Bronze Load Coil Standard Connector -- 26-22 552576-2 -- Purple/Amber Weather Resistant 26-24*-22* 26-24*-22* 26-24*-22* -- 552639-2 552639-1 Green/Amber Breakaway Purple/Amber Weather Resistant Breakaway -- 26-24*-22 26-22 -- 552647-2 552769-2 -- -- 26-24*-22* 26-24*-22* Typical Splicing Application Brass Bronze High Count Straight Mini Connector Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers Color Code Air Core PIC Foam/Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip Blue 26-22 -- 26-22 552041-4 552041-3 Blue 26-22 -- 26-22 552041-2 552041-1 Blue/White Weather Resistant 26-22 26-22 -- -- 552439-1 24-19 -- 24-19 552043-2 552043-1 24-19 -- -- 552440-1 -- 28-24 552466-2 -- Brown Brown/White Weather Resistant 24-19 Pink 28-24 Note: *Preferred Usage **Ins. O.D. .067-.080" (1.70-2.03mm) Number of Wires per Connector End Wire Size AWG Connectors Standard/Loadcoil Mini 22 - 28 1 or 2 1 19 1 or 1 (19) and 2 (22 - 28) 1 Loose Piece--1000 per box Strip--1000 pieces Bag of 55--min. order 20 bags PICABOND Connector VS-3 and VS-3A Tool VS-3 Hand Tool Training Video 198140--NTSC version 199608--Pal version Comprehensive Tool Training Video 198017--NTSC version 199511--PAC version PICABOND Connector Applicator Kits Contents Each kit contains a mounting bar with J-hooks, an applicator clamp (to attach applicator bar), an instruction sheet, and support legs. Note: The MA-10 Kit also contains a reel holder. Technical Documents To order any of these documents, call our 24-hour fax-on-demand line at 1-800-522-6752. Product Specifications 108-6008 (Mini Strip) 108-6009 (Mini) 108-6011 (Standard) 108-6014 (Mini Strip) 108-6015 (Mini Strip) 8000 Purfoy Road Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-9349 Tel 919-557 8900 Fax 919-557 8498 www.tycoelectronics.com www.telecomosp.com (c) 2005 Tyco Electronics Corporation 1307632 C235.09/06 Application Specifications 114-6002 (Standard) 114-6004 (Load Coil) 114-6006 (Load Coil) 114-6012 (Mini) 114-6025 (Mini) Instruction Sheets 408-6513 (Standard, Load Coil, Mini Strip) 408-6539 (Mini) 408-7418 (Standard, Load Coil LP) 408-7457 (Standard, Load Coil LP) 408-7657 (Mini) 408-7658 (Mini) AMP and PICABOND are trademarks. The information given herein, including drawings, illustrations and schematics which are intended for illustration purposes only, is believed to be reliable. However, Tyco Electronics makes no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness and disclaims any liability in connection with its use. 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