Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide - Manual (Page 48)

48 Publication CNET-IN002B-EN-P - June 2010
Chapter 3 Install a ControlNet Coax Media System
Install a Tap Through the Body Holes
Mount the tap to a suitable fixture by threading the screws through the body
holes, as shown in the illustration on the right.
When using screws and flat washers, any suitable hardware can be used,
provided the diameter is less than 4 mm (0.15 in.).
The illustration on the left shows a tie wrap threaded through the body holes.
Install a Repeater To install a repeater adapter, see the ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter
Installation Instructions, publication
1786-IN013 .
Install Cable Connectors See the following instructions to attach cable connectors to the ends of your
trunk-cable sections:
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Obtain the Toolkit
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Calibrate the Cutting Blades
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Strip the Cable
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Attach the Connectors to the Cable
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Test for Electrical Shorts and Continuity
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ATTENTION
Do not over-tighten the screws. Over-tightening the screws can
damage the tap. The applied torque should be
0.2…0.4 N
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m (1…2 lb
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ft).