[Edrick]

Got these terminal blocks that were in a panel that was gutted. What tool would I use to repunch new wiring into these?

 

[LARMGUY]

Hey, I took a shot.

This is what you want.



MTA connectors. Use them all the time. This tool ratchets to the next wire in line.

 

[Rollie73]

Im going to need some more info or a pic or something


Never mind.........pic shows now

 

[Edrick]

The darn phone app for a year hasn't let me upload photos, so I had to get on the computer. I've now attached photos.

 

[Rollie73]

I don't recognize those terminals at all.

 

[papaotis]

im thinking maybe those color-coded caps are the "tool"

 

[Edrick]

By color coded you mean the orange grey yellow purple? Those are the wires that the ass hat scrappers cut out of the control cabinet. Those wires are pushed into the teeth via some tool. They're connectors that pull off the board each accepting 4 wires.

 

[papaotis]

well it looks like maybe that 'cap' over the terminal is what makes the wire fit on the terminal. maybe a tool that crimps that end on the wire?:001_huh:

 

[Ty Wrapp]

I would try the 110 with the cutting edge turned inside the tool handle.

 

[Edrick]

Definitely not a 110 tool, it's made by amp I found AMP P17 written on the connector some type of tool pushes the wire into the teeth

 

[dspiffy]

I've always used a flathead screwdriver.

 

[RFguy]

You need an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) tool .

I see you posted it was AMP. Here's an AMP hand tool (2 sizes):

http://www.digikey.ca/product-search/en?vendor=0&keywords=59803-1
http://www.digikey.ca/product-search/en?vendor=0&keywords=59804-1

Instruction sheet: http://documents.tycoelectronics.co...408-7907OpdfEnglishENG_SS_408-7907_O.pdf

.

 

[HARRY304E]

It might be this....


http://www.youdoitelectronics.com/Paladin/id889.htm

 

[FlyingSparks]

Wow I am surprised that Leviton would use such crap proprietary connectors, I wonder if they offer a certification to install these and use those as a deterrent. I still prefer screw terminals any day of the week.

 

[dspiffy]

I've seen them in any number of items that werent Levitron . . . I suppose Levitron could have been a parts supplier . . .

 

[LARMGUY]

See my first post that I edited.

 

[five.five-six]

Definitely not a 110 tool, it's made by amp I found AMP P17 written on the connector some type of tool pushes the wire into the teeth

Bogen uses those, they have a tool for them, it's rather simple to use.


http://store.acradiosupplyinc.com/bogentl156.aspx

 

[jeffmoss26]

Wow, have not seen those connectors since the Fisher Berkeley nurse call systems.
Same AMP tool and everything.

 

[Edrick]

Well before investing the time in repairing this I jerry rigged up the controller to make sure it was still functional. Sure enough she started right up. It's a leviton A2000 lighting control cabinet that some scrapers ripped the copper out of. So it was given to me to do with as I please. Along with a crapton of Levitons Dimension Series entry stations. The cabinet has 22 out of 24 channels (one card was damaged). Plus I can control DMX lighting through it. Planning on rebuilding the unit and working with my EC who handles the line vintage work and setting it up. Not a bad score I'd say

The picture of the cabinet isn't my photo. But to give you guys a reference of what it is.

 

[dspiffy]

I'd say that's a great score.