Modular connectors with detachable line status indicators

摘要

A modular connector for receiving a complementary plug to effect an electrical connection therebetween is disclosed. The connector includes a housing that defines a cavity and an opening for receiving the plug. A plurality of electrical terminals are disposed within the cavity, and are adapted to make electrical contact with complementary electrical terminals of the plug upon insertion of the plug into the cavity. A status indicator is detachably coupled to the housing. The status indicator has a status display adapted to indicate a status of the connection. The status indicator includes a lead that display can be electrically connected by a lead that provides an electrical connection between the status display and a status controller that causes the status display to indicate the status of the connection.