Centracom Gold Elite 7 pair cable connector

[WB4JGI]

Does anyone know if the 7 pair cable connectors from Amp are available anywhere or know what type of punch tool is required to assemble them? It looks like a 110 tool almost but knowing Mother it's probably some crazy ridiculous expensive tool. Any info will be appreciated.

[d119]

Did you try calling AMP? I know they were available as I have a styrofoam carrier full of them, but as for how they are assembled, you've got me.

You might try calling Motorola SSC and asking the console guys...

[WB4JGI]

The part numbers below are AMP part numbers. Motorola typically gets theirs from Newark catalog but it looks like digi-key carries these parts to.

552282-1 is the male connector
552312-1 is the female connector
229384-1 is the t handle insertion tool

[Bill_G]

Let us know how well the hand insertion tool works. When I have to make the fully populated 25pr telco type, I have a real AMP jig for combing out the colors, crimping the wires, and trimming the ends. When I have to do it by hand, I use a really dull Xacto blade. Gits er dun, but takes a while.

[com501]

I can't count how many times I've stabbed myself with that hand tool. No one else I know has one, so YMMV.

[Bill_G]

Feature!

Good to know. thx!