Rockwell Automation 57C570 AutoMax PC3000 User Manual - Manual (Page 110)

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7.6 Constructing Long Cable Segments
To construct a cable segment longer than the standard maximum
cable spool length (over 1,000 feet or 300 m for Belden 9259 and
over 2,000 feet or 600 m for Belden 8213), use a BNC jackĆtoĆjack
inĆline splicing adapter. Use the following procedure to construct a
long cable segment:
Step 1.
Terminate both parts of a cable segment.
Step 2. Splice both parts using the jackĆtoĆjack adapter. (Refer to
figure 7.20.) Ensure that the splicing connection can be
accessed easily.
ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
MATED
CABLE
ASSEMBLY
COMPLETED
INSTALLATION
BOOT
CONNECTOR
Figure 7.20 Ć Cable Splicing
Step 3. Isolate the splicing connection with an insulating jacket, a
boot, heat shrink tubing, or electrical sealant tape.
Step 4. Document this connection on the cable system layout.