Instruction Sheet
LIGHT-N-LOK* Connectors
408-10154
24 JUL 07
Rev A
Wire
White Wire
Black Wire
Plug Assembly
2. DESCRIPTION
Release Latch
These connectors consist of a plug and a receptacle.
Customers may order complete cable assemblies
from Tyco Electronics. Refer to the table in Figure 1
for specific assembly part numbers.
3. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Strain-Relief
CAUTION
In the field, these connectors must be assembled
by a qualified electrician in accordance with
Plug
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White Wire
national and local electrical codes and the
following instructions.
Wire
Select the proper connector part number for your
production requirements.
When selecting connectors 2008149–1, 2008150–1,
or 2008152–1 refer to the following procedures:
Strain-Relief
Receptacle Assembly
1. Strip wires with 18 AWG solid copper
conductors having a maximum insulation diameter
of 2.18 mm [.086 in.] to the dimensions provided in
Figure 2.
Black Wire
Plug Connector
Receptacle
Strip
Gage
CONNECTOR PART
NUMBER
2008149-1
2008150-1
2008152-1
DESCRIPTION
Plug 3-Position
Receptacle 3-Position
Pre-Mated Plug and Receptacle
9.53 +0.80 [.375 +.031]
Recommended Strip Length
Insulation
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Conductor
Figure 2
This instruction sheet covers the assembly
procedures of LIGHT–N–LOK Connectors
2008149–1, 2008150–1, and 2008152–1.
NOTE
For detailed application requirements, refer to
Application Specification 114-13207.
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NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures and
2. Insert each stripped wire into an insertion hole in
the back of the plug or receptacle until bottomed.
For field wiring, black and white wires must be
inserted into corresponding holes marked “B” or
“W”. This “Wire–Trap Termination” method
removes the need for application termination
tooling. See Figure 3.
NOTE
Pull back gently on the wires to ensure they have
latched fully into the connectors.
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illustrations are for reference only and are not
drawn to scale.
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This controlled document is subject to change.
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5. Dress the wire 180° to complete the process.
See Figure 6.
Wires Bottomed
in Connector
Assembly
Wires Dressed
in Slots at 180
°
Figure 3
3. Pull the wire down through the slot in the
strain– relief. See Figure 4.
Figure 6
6. Apply optional approved flammability rated tape
or clamp to organize the wires. See Figure 7.
Figure 4
4. Rotate the wire 90°. See Figure 5.
Optional Tape or
Clamp May Be
Applied
Figure 7
4. CONNECTOR MATING
Align the polarized mating faces of the connectors,
and push the connectors together. DO NOT force the
connectors to mate. When fully mated, the
connectors must appear bottomed with each other
and flush at the point of engagement. An audible and
tactile “click” will be heard and felt. See Figure 8.
Figure 5
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5. CONNECTOR UNMATING
DANGER
To reduce risk of electric shock, DISCONNECT
the electrical supply before unmating the
connectors
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6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
The contacts and connectors, are not repairable. DO
NOT use damaged or defective contacts or
connectors. DO NOT remove the wire and
re–terminate contacts.
To unmate the connectors, squeeze the release
latches on either side of the plug and pull back until
both connectors separate from each other.
CAUTION
Do NOT pull on wires when unmating the
connectors.
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7. REVISION SUMMARY
S
Initial release of document
T
ape or Clamp
T
ape or Clamp
10 [.394] Max.
Plug
Receptacle
10 [.394] Max.
Figure 8
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