Polycom Soundstation

[rpearson]

I am installing several Polycom conference systems,and a Polycom expert I am not...So hopefully some of you guys have done some of these.Its basically a very high quality conference phone (

http://www.polycom.com)with

two expanded micrphones that get mount over head.At each end of the microphone cables are a smaller version of a RJ-11,either a 3.5 (mini)or 2.5(micro).Which of this type is it on the jumper.As of now I cannot find doc's on the specifics.Can these be crimped with a standard RJ-11 crimper?Ive never been faced with this type of plug,thanks.

 

[Bobg1]

Unless they changed the connectors, last time I worked on one of those it was either a rj11 or the regular handset size size connector. I know I didn't have to get anything special. So from what you are saying, I would think it was the handset connector.

 

[AdmanOK]

I use regular handset clips to shorten the cables on the spider mics.

 

[rpearson]

Thanks guys...I did relize today that these were indeed handset modular plug size.Can you crimp the handset size plugs with a standard RJ-11 crimper.Thanks.

 

[franklin97355]

Not with a standard one. The two outside punches will crush the plastic of the plug.

 

[62838]

Hi cablepuller
The Polycom comes with all plugs connected, please don't shorten the cables as you can damage the connectivity.

 

[skip555]

you need a crimper of the proper size I have seen some low end crimpers for this plug (I believe its a rj22 )

If you have a crimper that takes dies you can get a die for it, its a handy thing to have in general you can shorten 25'handset cords get two 12.5's you can also cure a lot of static calls without changing the curly cord by crimping new plugs on the end ..very handy for repairing those odd colored special order cords

 

[rpearson]

Thanks for the help guys.The connectors on the ext. mic line are in fact handset mod plugs.I also ended up finding a crimper made by Greelee that crimps 11,45,and handset plugs for around $70.Thanks.