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
VS-BA
Long Handle
Comfort Hand
Tool
VS-3
for loose-piece
connectors
Part Numbers (Select Appropriate Kit)
244271-6
Hand Tool Only
IS 408-7280
408-7326
244271-1
Hand Tool Only
IS 408-7280,
408-7326
231102-5
Applicator Kit w/30”
(762) support bar
and 18” (457)
extension
IS 408-3168
248010-3
Applicator Kit w/27”
(686) extension
IS-408-7418
251101-1
Hand Tool Only
IS 408-7306,
408-7449
229755-1
Tool Holder Only
IS 408-7655
244271-5
Hand Tool with
Tool Holder
IS 408-7280
231102-6
Applicator Kit
w/30” (762)
support bar,
and 27” (686) ext.
IS 408-3168
248010-1
Applicator Kit
w/o extension
IS 408-7418
229755-1
Tool Holder Only
IS 408-7655
91333-1
Long Handle
Upgrade Kit
MA-6U
for strip or
loose-piece
connectors
231102-4
Applicator Kit
w/30” (762)
support bar
IS 408-3168
231039-2
Applicator Only
IS408-3168
MA-6B
for loose-piece
connectors
247329-1
Applicator Only
IS 408-7418
MR-1
(MR-1U)
for loose-piece
connectors
For Mini Connectors
MA-10
for strip
connectors
229528-5 or
229528-1
Applicator Kit
IS 408-7445
244271-3
Hand Tool Kit
IS 408-6539
229534-1
Applicator Only
MVS-3
for loose-piece
connectors
230971-2
Hand Tool Only
229755-1
Tool Holder Only
IS 408-7655N
PICABOND Connector Tooling Accessory Items
Description
Wire Support
Replacement Kit
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
Extension Bar
Crimp Height Gauge
Cleaning Kit
Cleaner-Lubrication
Shear Pin Kit
Cutter Blade Kit
Wire Hold Back
Typical Splicing Applications
Straight (In-line)
Bridge
Full Bridge
Half-tap
Butt
Bronze
Color Code
Orange*
Cable Types & Wire AWG
Air Core PIC
Foam Filled PIC
Pulp or Paper
28-24
26-22
24-19†
26-22
24-19
26-22
26-22
24-19†
26-22
24-19
—
—
—
26-24
24-22*-19**†
—
—
—
26-24
24-22*-19**†
28-24
26-22
24-19†
—
—
—
26-22
24-19†
—
—
Part Numbers
Loose Piece
Strip
61899-1
60945-4
60947-3
61226-2
61292-2
60945-8
60945-1
60947-1
61226-1
61292-1
—
—
229915-1
229917-1
—
60944-6
60946-4
229915-2
229917-2
Bag of 55
406587-1
406588-1
406585-1
406586-1
Standard Connector
Green*
Red*
Purple Weather Resistant
Yellow Weather Resistant
Tool Set-up
Brass
Green
Red
Purple Weather Resistant
Yellow Weather Resistant
†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”
Part Numbers
Loose Piece
Strip
552576-2
552639-2
552647-2
552769-2
—
552639-1
—
—
Color Code
Cable Types & Wire AWG
Air Core PIC
Foam/Filled PIC
Pulp or Paper
26-24*-22*
26-24*-22*
26-24*-22*
—
26-24*-22*
—
26-24*-22
26-22
—
26-22
—
Bronze
Green/Amber
Green/Amber Breakaway
Purple/Amber
Weather Resistant Breakaway
Load Coil Standard
Connector
Purple/Amber Weather Resistant 26-24*-22*
Typical Splicing Application
High Count Straight
Bronze
Cable Types & Wire AWG
Color Code
Blue
Blue
Air Core PIC
26-22
26-22
26-22
24-19
28-24
Foam/Filled PIC
—
—
26-22
—
24-19
—
Pulp or Paper
26-22
26-22
—
24-19
—
28-24
Part Numbers
Loose Piece
552041-4
552041-2
—
552043-2
—
552466-2
Strip
552041-3
552041-1
552439-1
552043-1
552440-1
—
Brass
Blue/White Weather Resistant
Brown
Pink
Mini Connector
Brown/White Weather Resistant 24-19
Note:
*Preferred Usage
**Ins. O.D. .067-.080” (1.70-2.03mm)
Loose Piece—1000 per box
Strip—1000 pieces
Bag of 55—min. order 20 bags
Number of Wires per Connector End
Wire Size
AWG
22 - 28
19
Connectors
Standard/Loadcoil
1 or 2
1 or 1 (19) and 2 (22 - 28)
Mini
1
1
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)
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)
8000 Purfoy Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-9349
Tel 919-557 8900
Fax 919-557 8498
www.tycoelectronics.com
www.telecomosp.com
AMP and PICABOND are trademarks.
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to be reliable. However, Tyco Electronics makes no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness and disclaims any liability in connection
with its use. Tyco Electronics’ obligations shall only be as set forth in Tyco Electronics’ Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this
product and in no case will Tyco Electronics be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising out of the sale, resale,
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such product for the specific application.
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