Installation guide

Installing an RIO Network
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Installing F Connectors on Semirigid Cable
Overview The following procedures are used for installing F connectors on semirigid cable.
Two-Piece
Connector
Installation
Take the following steps for two-piece connector installation. Use 1 in. wrenches for
540 connectors.
Three-Piece
Connector
installation
Take the following steps for three-piece connector installation. Use 1/2 in. wrenches
for 860 connectors.
Note: We recommend that you use the two-piece AI540FMQR adaptor for
connectorizing QR 540 JCA cable or the three-piece AI860FMWQR adaptor for
connectorizing QR 860 JCA cable.
Step Action
1 Remove the clamp nut from the connector and slide it over the prepared cable
end until it reaches the bottom inside the ferrule.
2 Insert the cable prepared end over the mandrel until it reaches the bottom.
3 Use a back-up wrench on the end section, tighten the nut firmly to the positive
stop connector.
Step Action
1 Remove the clamp nut from the center housing and slide it over the prepared
cable end.
2 Remove the center housing and slide it over the prepared cable end until it
reaches the bottom.
3 Insert the cable center conductor into the F connector end piece until it reaches
the bottom of the piece while tightening the center housing firmly against the end
piece positive stop. Use a back-up wrench on the end piece.
4 Slide the clamp nut to the center housing and tighten firmly against the positive
stop. Use a back-up wrench on the center housing.
This document provided by Barr-Thorp Electric Co., Inc. 800-473-9123 www.barr-thorp.com