Rockwell Automation 1770 DH,DHII,DH485 CABLE User Manual

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Chapter 3

Constructing a Data Highway or

Data Highway Plus Cable System

3-26

4.

Install the jack or plug connector.

a.

Slip the shield dielectric over the shield assembly.

Shield

Shield Dielectric

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b.

Push the connector body over the shield dielectric and engage the
threads of the wrench crimp nut.

ATTENTION: In the next step, be sure to adhere to the torque
specification. Over-tightening the crimp nut may damage the
connector, and under-tightening the crimp nut may create a loose
connection on the shielding.

c.

Tighten the wrench crimp nut to 30-40 lbs-in
(3.4-4.5 N-m).

Now that the connector body is assembled, you must check for electrical
continuity as explained in the next procedure. Do not remove the cable segment
from the vise.

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