4 Cabling the AC 800F
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4.2.7.4 Crimping 10Base2 cables
Ready-made cables with a maximum length of 185 m are available for 10Base2
networks.
If it is necessary to shorten or repair a cable while installing, all necessary parts can
be found in a 10Base2 mounting tool kit. 10Base2 cable connectors can be ordered
separately.
The mounting tool kit consists of a crimp tool and a three-step wire stripper. Before
first use the wire stripper has to be adjusted as described in the instructions. The
crimping steps are described below.
Required material :
1. Bending restrictor
2. Crimping sleeve
3. Internal conductor
4. Housing
Strip off the cable sheath
Put the bending restrictor and
the crimping sleeve on the cable
Crimp the internal conductor
Widen the braided shield
Put on the housing
Slip the crimping sleeve over the
shield and housing and crimp
Push the bending restrictor into
the right position.