Rockwell Automation 1797-Series ControlNet Ex Media Plannng Installation Manual - Manual (Page 76)

Publication CNET-IN003A-EN-P - January 2006
B-2 Adjust the Cable Strip Tool
6. Retract the handle of the cable strip tool.
7. Remove the calibration tool from the cable strip tool.
When you have finished, the blade should make a cut of the
following dimensions in your cable.
The first and second cut adjustments need to be precise. Adjustments
as small as 1/12 to 1/8 of a turn can make the difference between a
perfect and an imperfect cut.
First Cut: All Four Shield
Layers-braid/tape/braid/tape Second Cut: White
Insulation Or 1st Tape Third Cut: Center Conductor
The first cut should cut the
outer sheath without cutting
the outer wire braid. If the
braid is frayed, scored, or cut
by the blade, adjust the blade
outward slightly to eliminate
the fraying. The second cut should cut the
sheath, three outer shields, and
possibly the inner tape shield. The
insulation can be scored slightly,
but should not have a deep cut.
The third cut should cut all layers
of the cable down to the center
conductor. This cut should not
score the center conductor. If the
blade leaves a mark on the
conductor, adjust the blade slightly
so to eliminate marking the
conductor.
8.3 mm
(0.33 in.) 3.7 mm
(0.15 in.) 4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)
30030-m
ATTENTION
Check the outer braid of cable for cut or scored braid
wire after stripping the cable. If the braid is
damaged, strip the cable again. If needed, adjust the
appropriate striper blade by backing the set screw
out 1/8 of a turn. Do not crimp the BNC to a
damaged braid. This type of mistake accounts for
most of the connectivity problems that occur.
Precise, clean connections will reduce network
errors.