Abstract: A modular connector includes a housing assembly having a port configured for receiving an armored cable, a first connector insert disposed in the housing assembly, and a first contact and a second contact in the first connector insert. The first connector insert is configured to be attached to a second connector insert in a second modular connector in a direction of attachment. The first contact includes a contact end, and the second contact includes a contact end spaced from the contact end of the first contact in the direction of attachment.