Rockwell Automation 1770 DH,DHII,DH485 CABLE - Manual (Page 44)

Chapter 3
Constructing a Data Highway or
Data Highway Plus Cable System
3-12
Use Figure 3.3 for reference when performing steps 3 through 6.
Figure 3.3
Connect the dropline to the station connector.
Trunkline Out Trunkline In
Cable Clamp
Ground Wire
(green)
#12 ga. to Earth Ground
Dropline Cable
To
or Data Highway Plus
11276
Data Highway
3. Guide the end of the dropline through the cable clamp on the station
connector.
ATTENTION: Do not allow the foil shield, braid shield, or drain
wire to contact the metal box. If any of these components contact the
metal box, the reliability of the link could be significantly reduced.