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Outside Plant for
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Description
The Emerson Network Power MC89 front facing line terminal block is a rotating block that
interconnects line circuits to the outside telephone plant. The MC89 block's swing -out
design provides easy access to both the mounting holes and rear terminal block for field
termination.
The block is made of durable engineering plastic enclosed in metal housing, measuring
approximately 4-in. high by 8-in. long by 5 1/2-in. deep. This compact design allows ter-
mination for a maximum of 256 wire-wrap pair. The front cover is designed to not swing
down and interfere with jumpering on the shelf below. Identification labels slide into the
cover and can be easily removed for efficient identification changes.
The terminal block rotates 180° for easy field termination. The rotation also facilitates
access to the mounting holes in the rear of the unit. Two (4 hole) mounting center options
are provided: 1.125 x 3.75 or 1.18 x 7.50. Cable bundles are more efficiently routed
through a cable guide bar on the rear wire-wrap field strain relief bracket.
The checkerboard pattern on the terminal block enhances visual identification to reduce
wiring errors. A slotted fanning strip with beveled slots prevents jumper wires from slip-
ping out.
Available in various pair counts, the MC89 block can be connectorized or unconnectorized,
and can be equipped with single wire-wrap, bifurcated wire-wrap, or quick-clip terminals.
Contact customer service for specific ordering information.
Application
The MC89 front-facing line ter-
minal block serves as a point to
interconnect line circuits to the
outside telephone plant. The
unit is designed to mount on
most conventional distribution
frames or on the Emerson 2500
Frame Series.
MC89
Front Facing Line Terminal Block
Key Features
• Plastic/metal design for more
efficient installation and
lightweight, rugged construction
• Swing-out design for easy access
to both the mounting holes and
the back of the block for field
termination
• Rugged locking mechanism holds
block firmly in place during wire
wrapping
• Static cover prevents cover from
interfering with jumpering to the
shelf below
• Slide-in labels labeling
identification and pin protection
can be retained
• Cable guide on strain relief bracket
facilitates cable bundle installation
• Single and bifurcated wire-wrap,
or quick clip termination fits all
applications
• Connectorized (optional) reduces
installation time and eliminates
initial termination wiring errors
• Checkerboard pattern terminal
field enhances visual identification
and reduces wiring errors
• Beveled fanning strip prevents
jumpers from slipping out of
fanning strip
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