Install the trunk cable, Wire external enclosures, Wire internal enclosures – Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide User Manual
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Publication CNET-IN002B-EN-P - June 2010
Chapter 3 Install a ControlNet Coax Media System
Install the Trunk Cable
Install your trunk cable, observing your cable supplier’s installation
instructions and these guidelines.
Wire External Enclosures
When you pull the RG-6 type coax cable through multiple conduit bends,
follow these specifications.
Wire Internal Enclosures
When the RG-6 type coax cable is not passed through conduit, follow
these specifications.
For this
coax cable
Pull strength should not exceed Bend radius should not exceed
PVC
42.75 kg (95 lb)
76.2 mm (3.0 in.)
FEP
61.65 kg (137 lb)
69.9 mm (2.75 in.)
Tap drop-cable
42.75 kg (95 lb)
76.2 mm (3.0 in.)
IMPORTANT
DS/3/4 tap drop-cable can be used as trunk cable in a protected
area where space or small
is needed. The
maximum length in a segment is limited to 30 m (98.43 ft).
For this coax cable
Bend radius should not exceed
38.1 mm (1.5 in.)
35.6 mm (1.4 in.)
Tap drop-cable
38.1 mm (1.5 in.)