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NOTE: The Grommet is made of a special conductive material used to complete the
ground between the Subscriber Unit and indoor junction box.
Figure 6-9 Grommet Location -- Underside of Subscriber Unit
2. Insert the cable end through the grommet clamping plate (Figure 6-10).
3. Insert the cable end through the grommet. The tapered end of the grommet should be
opposite the cable end.
4. Strip 1 inch of insulation off the cable end. Leave 3/8 inch of shielding showing, and trim
the wire ends flat ½ inch from there.
5. Using a piece of 1inch squared tinned copper foil, wrap the foil around the shield/braid and
sheath with the left edge aligned with the edge of the braid, as shown in the following Figure
6-10.
Grommet
Grommet
clamping
plate
Note direction
of taper
Insert wire
into channels
1/2"
3/8"
Shielding
Pin 1
Tab on
underside
1" square tinned copper foil - wrap the copper foil around the
shield/braid and sheath with the left
edge aligned with the edge of the braid.
Figure 6-10 Outdoor Subscriber Unit of the Interconnect Cable with Cable Preparation
6. Separate the twisted pair wires and align by color code in the order listed in the following
Table 6-7.
Grommet is
conductive
and used to
complete
the ground