Installation guide

Installing an RIO Network
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890 USE 101 00 October 2006
Installing BNC
Connectors
Take the following steps to install BNC or self-terminating F connectors.
Installing Self-
Terminating
Crimp-on
Connectors
The RG-6 Self Terminating Crimp-on Connectors are prepared the same way as the
MA-0329-000 connectors. Use the appropriate 60-0544-000 tool crimp die.
Step Action
1 Strip the end of the cable jacket by a maximum of 0.375 in. and gently flare the
cable shield, exposing the cable’s center conductor. Slip a crimp ferrule onto the
cable as shown below.
2 Insert the cable center conductor into the stem of the connector, pushing firmly
to enter the spring clip of the pin. The cable insulator should seat on the
connector insulator. Distribute the cable shield evenly around the outside of the
connector collar.
3 Work the ferrule over the shield braid onto the connector collar. Then crimp with
the 043509432 tool.
Crimp Ferrule
Center Conductor
Crimp
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