2M Micro-Miniature Series Assembly Instructions

This guide offers step-by-step instructions for assembling Amphenol's 2M Micro-Miniature Connector Series so you achieve proper installation while maximizing performance from your interconnects and avoiding avoiding common installation errors. 

Wire Stripping

1. Strip wire to required length. (See Figure at right). When using hot wire stripping, do not wipe melted insulation material on wire strands; with mechanical strippers do not cut or nick strands.
2. See Table 1 for proper finished outside wire dimensions.
3. Twist strands together to form a firm bundle.
4. Insert stripped wire into contact applying slight pressure until wire insulation butts against wire well. Check inspection hole to see that wire strands are visible. If there are strayed wire strands, entire wire end should be re-twisted. When wire is stripped and properly installed into contact, the next step is to crimp the wire inside the contact by using the proper crimping tool.

Stripping Dimensions

Wire Size	A
23	.115 (2.92)
20/20HD	.188 (4.77)
16	.188 (4.77)
12	.188 (4.77)

Table 1

** Min. diameters to insure moisture proof assembly; max. diameters to permit use of metal
removal tools.

Crimping

See table on preceding page for more information on crimp contacts, contact tools, and crimp tensile strength

Contact Insertion

Descriptions	Images
1. First remove hardware from the plug and receptacle and slide the hardware over wires in proper sequence.	Note: All plastic tools are double-ended. The colored side is the insertion tool and the white side is the removal tool.
2. Use proper plastic or metal insertion tool for corresponding contact. (Consult Insertion Tool table on preceding page). Slide correct tool (with plastic tool use colored end) over wire insulation and slide forward until tool bottoms against rear contact shoulder.	Plastic tool with contact in proper position. Metal tool with contact.
3. Next align the tool and contact up to the properly identified cavity at rear of connector plug. Use firm, even pressure; do not use excessive pressure. It is recommended to start at the center cavity. Contact must be aligned with grommet hole and not inserted at an angle. Push forward until contact is felt to snap into position within insert.
4. Remove tool and pull back lightly on wire, making sure contact stays properly seated and isn’t dragged back with the tool. Repeat operation with remainder of contacts to be inserted, beginning with the center cavity and working outward in alternating rows.	CAUTION: when inserting or removing contacts, do not spread or rotate tool tips.
5. After all contacts are inserted, fill any empty cavities with wire sealing plugs.
6. Reassemble plug or receptacle hardware slide forward and tighten using connector pliers. Connector holding tools are recommended while tightening back accessories. When using strain relief, center wires at bar clamp. Slide clamp grommet into position and tighten clamp bar screws. When tightening screws, pressure should be applied in the same direction that clamp is threaded to rear threads of connector. When not using clamp grommet, build up wire bundle with vinyl tape so clamp bar will maintain pressure on wires.

CONTACT REMOVAL

Descriptions	Images
1. Remove hardware from plug or receptacle and slide hardware back along wire bundle.
2. Use proper plastic or metal removal tool for corresponding contact. Slide correct size tool over wire insulation.	Use white end of plastic tool fo removal of contacts.
3. Insert plastic or metal removal tool into contact cavity until tool tips enter rear grommet and come to a positive stop. Hold tool tip firmly against positive stop on contact shoulder. Grip wire and simultaneously remove tool and contact. (On occasion, it may be necessary to remove tool, rotate 90° and reinsert.)	Removal of contacts with metal tool.

CAP ATTACHMENT TO JAM NUT RECEPTACLE

CAP ATTACHMENT TO PANEL

CAP ATTACHMENT TO CABLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVABLE CAP ATTACHMENT TO CABLE