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#279517 20-Oct-2020 16:36

I wonder if someone could tell me what type of punchdown tool should be used for PDL Iconic RJ45 sockets and where they can be bought etc.

I gather the tool is different to the one for the dynamix RJ45 sockets that I've previously used.

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#2589439 20-Oct-2020 16:40

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#2589450 20-Oct-2020 17:34

I only use my GENUINE krone tool for these

The cheap $8 CDL ones just don’t give a nice clean cut and the can damage the connection terminals after extended use

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#2589458 20-Oct-2020 17:56

Hi the pdl iconic are a 110 idc, although as Tim points out a krone LSA tool will work also.

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#2589462 20-Oct-2020 18:03

cyril7: Hi the pdl iconic are a 110 idc, although as Tim points out a krone LSA tool will work also.

Cyril

My point is don’t use knock off cheap tools, they will damage things and give poor cuts

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#2590056 21-Oct-2020 21:43

If you’re in Wellington I have a 110 tool you can use as I have a spare.

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#2590111 22-Oct-2020 07:19

To add my 5c to this I never use a punchdown tool for RJ45 sockets - the only tool I use is a proper crimping/compression tool for the specific keystone module. You insert the wires and do the whole 8 wires at once. IMHO it's the only foolproof way to ever do keystone modules.

The problem with keystone modules is that there are different designs and therefore tools typically only with with a single brand.

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#2590114 22-Oct-2020 07:56

sbiddle:

To add my 5c to this I never use a punchdown tool for RJ45 sockets - the only tool I use is a proper crimping/compression tool for the specific keystone module. You insert the wires and do the whole 8 wires at once. IMHO it's the only foolproof way to ever do keystone modules.

The problem with keystone modules is that there are different designs and therefore tools typically only with with a single brand.

I don't think the new Iconic jacks are keystone PDL319MD-TN looks like a single moulid frontloading jack

The PDL 600 Series definitely are are a keystone insert to a PDL converter

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#2590121 22-Oct-2020 08:42

Hi Tim, correct the iconic series have their own faceplate retaining mechanisim that requires modules are inserted from the rear and a self retaining plastic clip secures the module to the faceplate. The way the module clips to the faceplate is not unlike an amdex mech, however not as strong retention, instead the aforementioned clip secures the mech fully, this makes for ready removal and remediation.

The Iconic range does have clip PDL319MKC that allows you to use conventional keystones.

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#2590129 22-Oct-2020 09:03

I am fan of standards so would likely use that keystone converter with a standards based keystone jack

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