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Chapter 2. EXTERNAL
CONNECTORS
AND PINOUTS
2.1 Cabling Connection Types
2.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
CouplingType
ConnectorType
Plug Jack
Threaded
(Type‘N’shown)
Figure 2-1. Coaxial Connector Example
The HPOD SSPA uses Type ‘N’ coaxial cables. Type ‘N’ Coaxial cables (plugs) and their mating
connectors (jacks/sockets) are available in a threaded coupling style (Figure 2‐1). Th
e jack for
this coupling style features external threads. The plug shell features internal threads, and has
either a knurled outer surface (to permit hand tightening of the connection) or hex flats (to
accommodatetorquedinstallation).
Connection Instructions – Engage the plug onto the jack threads, and then turn the plu
g
clockwiseuntilitisfullythreadedontothejack.Donotover‐tightentheconnection.
2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections
The circular connectors provided on the HPOD SSPA accommodate weatherproof outdoor
applications.Theconnectorpairs(Fig
ure2‐2)featureasleevelockconfiguration,withanarray
ofpins(maleside)coupledtomatingsockets (femaleside).
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