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BIX Cross-Connect System

BIX Tools, Testing Tools,

Accessories and Designation Strip

BIX Connecting Tool

The BIX Connecting Tool is the only tool required to terminate cables, pigtails or jumper wires on all

GigaBIX and BIX connection products. The BIX Connecting Tool is a spring-activated hand tool. A single

forward movement will seat the wire into the BIX IDC clip and cut off the excess wire. The tool will

terminate 22-26-AWG plastic insulated solid copper conductors. A separate leather BIX Tool Pouch to

carry and protect the BIX Tool can be ordered.

BIX Test Probe

The BIX Test Probe is a single-pair probe that clips onto the termination clip of BIX Distribution or BIX

Modular Jack Connectors to facilitate testing.

BIX Accessories

The BIX Special Service Guard is a single-pair red plastic clip used to identify a connection within a

BIX distribution field that requires special attention prior to any maintenance work.

The BIX Bridging Clip is a single-pair clip used to bridge single-pair connections of two BIX

connectors.

The BIX Wire Retainer is a plastic extrusion that fits over the terminated wires on a BIX Connector

to prevent them from being pulled out of the IDC contacts. It can be used to secure a permanent

connection on either side of a BIX Connector.

This 19 in. Rack Bracket Kit provides the hardware for BIX Mount installation into a 19 in. rack. This

kit comes complete with two mounting bars, four screws for rack mounting, four screws for BIX Mount

assemblies and an installation guide.

BIX Cable Ties are used for securing wire bundles to the BIX Connector.

BIX Designation Strip

The BIX Designation Strip is designed to be used in conjunction with all BIX Mounts and BIX

Connectors. It snaps in between two connectors and provides space for self adhesive BIX labels.

The strip is made of white fire-retardant plastic, with ridges on the top and bottom for easy alignment

and placement of designation labels. (See the LabelFlex section for designation labels.)

Belden Part Number

Description

BIX Cross-Connect System

BIX Tools

BIX Connecting Tool

A0270165

Tool Pouch

C0054642

BIX Test Probe

BIX Test Probe, 1-pair, 1/pack

A0270166

BIX Accessories

BIX Special Service Guard, 1-pair, Red, 50/pack

A0270172

BIX Bridging Clip, 1-pair, Gray, 50/pack

A0325091

BIX Bridging Clip, 1-pair, White, 50/pack

A0325493

BIX Wire Retainer, 100/pack

P0660798

19 in. Rack Bracket Kit, 2 bars/pack

A0352331

BIX Cable Tie, 100/pack

C0039222

BIX Designation Strip

BIX Designation Strip, White, 50/pack

A0270169

These products are in the process of being assessed for RoHS compliance. Please check our Web Site for the most current RoHS status.

Tool in CUT position

A0270165 BIX Connecting Tool

Tool in NO CUT position

C0054642

Tool Pouch

A0270166 BIX Test Probe

A0270172

Special Service

Guard

A0325493

Bridging Clip

P0660798 BIX Wire

Retainer

A0352331 19 in. Rack

Bracket Kit

C0039222 BIX

Cable Tie

A0270169 BIX Designation Strip