How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool

Введение

The LSA Plus system is a widely used solution for connecting wires to terminal blocks in telecommunication networks. The Krone LSA Plus tool is a specialized tool designed to aid in the installation and maintenance of these systems.

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Шаг 1 LSA vs. LSA Plus

How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool, LSA vs. LSA Plus: шаг 1, изображение 1 из 2

How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool, LSA vs. LSA Plus: шаг 1, изображение 2 из 2

There is a difference between LSA and LSA Plus:
LSA: The insulation displacement terminals are perpendicular to the cable.
LSA Plus: With this technology, the insulation displacement connectors are at an angle of 45° to the cable.

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Шаг 2 Switch the scissors on/off

How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool, Switch the scissors on/off: шаг 2, изображение 1 из 1

The Krone tool has integrated scissors that automatically cut the excess when you punch down the wire.
To enable or disable the scissors, turn the wheel in the middle of the tool.

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Шаг 3 Switch the sensor on/off

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How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool, Switch the sensor on/off: шаг 3, изображение 2 из 2

The sensor is a mechanism that only allows the scissors to work if the tool is properly inserted into the LSA slot. You might want to disable it if you want to connect two wires on one contact (requires special contact).
To disable the sensor, move the metal bracket at the front of the tool towards the toolhead.

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Шаг 4 Place your cable

How to use a Krone LSA-Plus Punchdown Tool, Place your cable: шаг 4, изображение 1 из 1

Place the cable you want to punch down into the terminal.

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Шаг 5 Punch down

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Press down on the connector.
LSA-Plus is directionally keyed. If your tool doesn't enter into the gap, it might be because you're holding it the wrong way around.

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Шаг 6 Cut the excess

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If your scissors are off, or you're working in a tight space where the excess left by the tool might be too much you'll have to manually trim the excess.
Use electronics sidecutters to trim the excess.