Splice connector assemblies and methods for using the same

Abstract

A splice connector assembly for mechanically and electrically connecting a conductor pair including a first conductor member and a second conductor member, and for use with an electrical probe, includes a connector body adapted to receive the first and second conductor members. The connector body includes first and second body members. The first body member has first and second opposed sides. The second body member is adapted to engage the first body member. A terminal member is provided. The terminal member includes a first terminal disposed on the first side of the first body member and adapted to electrically engage the first conductor member, and a second terminal disposed on the second side of the first body member and electrically connected to the first terminal. The second terminal is adapted to electrically engage the second conductor member. An access hole is formed in the connector body and is adapted to receive the probe such that the probe can selectively contact the terminal member. The splice connector assembly is arranged and configured to crimp the first conductor member to the first terminal when the first and second body members are engaged with the first conductor member positioned therebetween. The connector body is adapted to receive the first conductor member from the first side thereof to engage the first terminal, and is adapted to receive the second conductor member from the second side thereof to engage the second terminal.