Selection Guide
Compression
BNC/RCA
Connectors
Compression
RG-11 F-Connector
Compression
F-Connector
Compression Connector Instructions
Use IDEAL Data T
®
-Cutter (45-074) to
cut cable to desired length.
1
2
Use an IDEAL coax stripper (45-603 or 45-526)
to step-strip coax to proper dimensions.
• Proper strip length settings will leave 1/49
(minimum) of the center conductor exposed
and 1/49 of the braiding (shield) exposed.
• After stripping, make sure the tip of the center
conductor is straight and not bent. Straighten
the conductor if necessary. Conductor must
be straight to make proper contact with the
pin contact inside of the connector.
3
Fold back the outer layer of braiding
(shield) against the cable jacket. Keep
the braid strands as straight and as close
to the jacket as possible.
• Note: For Quad Shield cables (with 4
layers: outer braid, outer foil, inner braid,
inner foil), fold back the outer braiding.
Use the 45-074 to score and remove the exposed 1/49 of outer foil.
Remove outer foil, and fold back inner braiding.
Measure and mark the cable insertion length. For BNC’s, align the tip of
the center conductor with the top of the knurled nut tting. For RCA’s,
align the tip of the center conductor with the top of the retention collar.
Mark or lightly score the cable jacket near the base of the connector.
Connector should be within 1/89 of this mark after it is pushed on to the
cable. If it is more than 1/89 away from the mark, continue rocking and
guiding the connector on to the cable. Approximately 1-1/49 of cable
length should be inserted into the connector prior to compressing the
connector for the BNC. Approximately 1-1/89 of cable length should be
inserted into the connector prior to compressing the connector for the RCA.
4
5
Insert the connector/cable assembly into the
OmniSeal
™
Pro XL compression tool, squeeze
the handle completely to compress the tting.
Remove the completed cable assembly.
Use IDEAL Data T
®
-Cutter (45-074) to cut
cable to desired length.
1
2
Use an IDEAL coax stripper (45-603 or 45-526)
to step-strip coax to proper dimensions.
• Proper strip length settings will leave 1/49 of
the center conductor exposed and 1/49 of the
braiding (shield) exposed.
• After stripping, make sure the tip of the center
conductor is straight and not bent. Straighten
the conductor if necessary.
3
Fold back the outer layer of braiding
(shield) against the cable jacket. Keep
the braid strands as straight and as close
to the jacket as possible.
• Note: For Quad Shield cables (with
4 layers: outer braid, outer foil, inner
braid, inner foil), rst fold back the outer
braiding. Use the 45-074 to score and remove the exposed 1/49 of outer
foil. Remove outer foil, and fold back inner braiding.
Push the F connector on to the prepared cable until the white center
dielectric is ush with the bottom of the nut of the F connector.
4
5
Insert the connector/cable assembly into the
OmniSeal
™
Pro XL compression tool, squeeze
the handle completely to compress the tting.
Remove the completed cable assembly.
Use IDEAL Data T
®
-Cutter (45-074) to
cut cable to desired length.
1
2
Use an IDEAL coax stripper (45-111) to step-
strip RG-11 coax to proper dimensions.
• Proper strip length settings will leave 1/49
(minimum) of the center conductor exposed
and 1/49 of the braiding (shield) exposed.
• After stripping, make sure the tip of the center
conductor is straight and not bent. Straighten
the conductor if necessary. Conductor must
be straight to make proper contact with the
pin contact inside of the connector.
3
Fold back the outer layer of braiding
(shield) against the cable jacket. Keep the
braid strands as straight and as close to
the jacket as possible.
• Note: For Quad Shield cables (with 4
layers: outer braid, outer foil, inner braid,
inner foil), rst fold back the outer braiding. Use the 45-074 to score
and remove the exposed 1/49 of outer foil. Remove outer foil, and fold
back inner braiding.
Measure and mark the cable insertion length. Align the tip of the center
conductor with the bottom of the hex nut tting of the connector. Mark
or lightly score the cable jacket near the base of the connector. Connector
should be within 1/89 of this mark after it is pushed on to the cable. If it
is more than 1/89 away from the mark, continue rocking and guiding the
connector on to the cable. Approximately 1-1/49 of cable length should
be inserted into the connector prior to compressing the connector.
4
5
Insert the connector/cable assembly into the
OmniSeal
™
Pro XL compression tool (adjust
the plunger setting if necessary), squeeze
the handle completely to compress the t-
ting. Remove the completed cable assembly.
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45-603
45-074
45-111
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STEP 2 & 3
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⁄49
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⁄49
STEP 2 & 3
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⁄49
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⁄49
STEP 2 & 3
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⁄49
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⁄49
STEP 4
STEP 4
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STEP 2
45-074
STEP 1
STEP 2
45-603
45-074
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