Connectors
PICABOND
• 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 Part Numbers (Select Appropriate Kit)
VS-BA 244271-6 229755-1
Long Handle Hand Tool Only Tool Holder Only
Comfort Hand IS 408-7280 IS 408-7655
Tool 408-7326
VS-3 244271-1 244271-5 229755-1 91333-1
for loose-piece Hand Tool Only Hand Tool with Tool Holder Only Long Handle
connectors IS 408-7280, Tool Holder IS 408-7655 Upgrade Kit
408-7326 IS 408-7280
MA-6U 231102-5 231102-6 231102-4 231039-2
for strip or Applicator Kit w/30” Applicator Kit Applicator Kit Applicator Only
loose-piece (762) support bar w/30” (762) w/30” (762) IS408-3168
connectors and 18” (457) support bar, support bar
extension and 27” (686) ext. IS 408-3168
IS 408-3168 IS 408-3168
MA-6B 248010-3 248010-1 247329-1
for loose-piece Applicator Kit w/27” Applicator Kit Applicator Only
connectors (686) extension w/o extension IS 408-7418
IS-408-7418 IS 408-7418
MR-1 251101-1
(MR-1U) Hand Tool Only
for loose-piece IS 408-7306,
connectors 408-7449
For Mini Connectors
MA-10 229528-5 or 229534-1
for strip 229528-1 Applicator Only
connectors Applicator Kit
IS 408-7445
MVS-3 244271-3 230971-2 229755-1
for loose-piece Hand Tool Kit Hand Tool Only Tool Holder Only
connectors IS 408-6539 IS 408-7655N
PICABOND Connector Tooling Accessory Items
Description Applicable Part Number Instruction Sheet
Wire Support (MA-6) 229284-1 408-7670
Replacement Kit (MA-10) 229430-1 408-7581
(MA-6U) 231282-1 408-3193
(VS-3, MR-1 229188-1 408-7474
Extension Bar 18 in. (457 mm) (MA-10) 229308-3 408-7445
27 in. (686 mm) (MA-10) 229308-4 408-7445
18 in. (457 mm) (MA-6, MA-6U) 229308-1 408-3168
27 in. (686 mm) (MA-6, MA-6U) 229308-2 408-7475
Crimp Height Gauge (Std. PICABOND Connectors) 229230-1 —
(Mini PICABOND Connectors) 229640-1 —
Cleaning Kit (VS-3, MA-6, MA-6U) 229333-1 408-7534
(MR-1) 81041-1 408-9408
(MA-10) 229334-1 408-7534
Cleaner-Lubrication (WD-40) 24358-3 —
Shear Pin Kit (MA-10) 229313-1 408-7638
Cutter Blade Kit (MA-10, MA-6U) 229314-1 —
Wire Hold Back (MA-6) 229668-1 408-7619
Note: Loose Piece—1000 per box
*Preferred Usage Strip—1000 pieces
**Ins. O.D. .067-.080” (1.70-2.03mm) Bag of 55—min. order 20 bags
Straight (In-line) Bridge Full Bridge Half-tap Butt
Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers
Color Code Air Core PIC Foam Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip Bag of 55
Orange* 28-24 — 28-24 61899-1 —
Green* 26-22 — 26-22 60945-4 60944-6 406587-1
Red* 24-19† — 24-19† 60947-3 60946-4 406588-1
Purple Weather Resistant 26-22 26-24 — 61226-2 229915-2 406585-1
Yellow Weather Resistant 24-19 24-22*-19**† — 61292-2 229917-2 406586-1
Tool Set-up 26-22 — — 60945-8
High Count Straight
Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers
Color Code Air Core PIC Foam/Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip
Blue 26-22 — 26-22 552041-4 552041-3
Green 26-22 — 26-22 60945-1 —
Red 24-19† — 24-19† 60947-1 —
Purple Weather Resistant 26-22 26-24 — 61226-1 229915-1
Yellow Weather Resistant 24-19 24-22*-19**† — 61292-1 229917-1
Brass
†One 19 AWG (.9mm) wire on each end, .080” (2.03mm) max. insulation diameter.
*RUS listed
Typical Splicing Application
Typical Splicing Applications
Bronze
Blue 26-22 — 26-22 552041-2 552041-1
Blue/White Weather Resistant 26-22 26-22 — — 552439-1
Brown 24-19 — 24-19 552043-2 552043-1
Brown/White Weather Resistant 24-19 24-19 — — 552440-1
Pink 28-24 — 28-24 552466-2 —
Brass
Wire Size Connectors
AWG Standard/Loadcoil Mini
22 - 28 1 or 2 1
19 1 or 1 (19) and 2 (22 - 28) 1
Number of Wires per Connector End
Standard Connector
Mini Connector
Load Coil Standard
Connector
Standard Load Coil Breakaway Load Coil Breakaway “Add Slack”
Cable Types & Wire AWG Part Numbers
Color Code Air Core PIC Foam/Filled PIC Pulp or Paper Loose Piece Strip
Green/Amber 26-24*-22* — 26-22 552576-2 —
Purple/Amber Weather Resistant 26-24*-22* 26-24*-22* — 552639-2 552639-1
Green/Amber Breakaway 26-24*-22* — 26-22 552647-2 —
Purple/Amber 26-24*-22* 26-24*-22 — 552769-2 —
Weather Resistant Breakaway
Typical Splicing Applications
Bronze Bronze
8000 Purfoy Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-9349
Tel 919-557 8900
Fax 919-557 8498
www.tycoelectronics.com
www.telecomosp.com
© 2005 Tyco Electronics Corporation
1307632 C235.09/06
AMP and PICABOND are trademarks.
The information given herein, including drawings, illustrations and schematics which are intended for illustration purposes only, is believed
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,
use or misuse of the product. Users of Tyco Electronics products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each
such product for the specific application.
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.
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)
Technical Documents
To order any of these documents, call our 24-hour fax-on-demand line at 1-800-522-6752.
VS-3 Hand Tool Training Video
198140—NTSC version
199608—Pal version
Comprehensive Tool Training Video
198017—NTSC version
199511—PAC version
PICABOND Connector VS-3 and VS-3A Tool
