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

This procedure should appropriately strip the cable, exposing these
layers of the cable as shown in the illustration.

All four shield layers: braid or tape, braid or tape

White foam dielectric core or first tape, if tape bonded

Center conductor

If stripping problems persist, the strip tool may need adjustment. Refer
to

Appendix B

for instructions on how to adjust the strip tool.

9.

If you are terminating plenum FEP cable, cut off an additional 3.1 mm
(approximately 1/8 in.) of the outer sheath with the knife from the
toolkit.

TIP

If you do not see the three distinct layers of cable or if the
outer braid was scored or cut, snip off the exposed end
with the wire cutters and repeat the entire cable-stripping
process. It is very important that the outer braid be intact
before crimping the connector.

8.3 mm
(0.33 in.)

3.7 mm
(0.15 in.)

4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)

20076a

PVC CL2

Braid or Tape

Dielectric
Foam Core

Center Conductor

Sheath

FEP CL2P

11.44 mm
(0.45 in.)

3.7 mm
(0.15 in.)

4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)

20076

3.1 mm
(0.12 in.)

Sheath

Dielectric
Foam Core

Braid or Tape

Center
Conductor

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