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
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