Abstract: Element insertion location apparatus (60) is connected to a completed first end (79) of a cable (80) to locate the position for inserting an element (82) attached to a conductor of the cable (80) in a cable connector (84) at the second end (81) of the cable (80). A power supply (64) energizes a plurality of electrical circuits each containing a light emitting diode (1 through 52). Each of the circuits is connected to one element of a cable connector (76,78). The completed first end (79) of a cable (80) is also connected to the cable connector (76,78). Upon placing an element (82) attached to a conductor at the second end (81) of a cable (80) into an element insertion tool (62) grounded (66) to a power supply (64) one of the circuits is completed illuminating a light emitting diode (1 through 52). The light emitting diodes (1 through 52 ) are in an array (86) that represents the physical arrangement of the element insertion locations in a cable connector (84).

Abstract: Press element insertion apparatus (86) is a press-like apparatus used to insert pins (82) or sockets (82) into a cable connector (84). Clamp (104) is adapted to securely hold a pin (82) or socket (82) with a conductor attached for insertion into a cable connector (84). Clamp (104) readily releases the pin (82) or socket (82) after insertion into a cable connector (84) by operating lever operated cam (120) which releases movable jaw member (118). Internal springs (122) cause movable jaw member (118) to laterally release pin (82) or socket (82). The cable connector support (90,92) is a two-axis position guide that prevents cable connector (84) from rotating during cable fabrication while simultaneously providing two degrees of freedom that are necessary to insert pins (82) and sockets (82) in an array (86) of element insertion locations.