iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual 59
Figure 20. Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid
4 Fold the braid back over the jacket and trim the braid to the length as defined under
Length C in Table 16 on page 58 and shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Folding the Braid
5 Flare the inner, outer braids and the outer foil shield only. Do not flare the inner foil
shield (last foil around dielectric).
6 (If using a coax stripper, skip this step.) Being careful not to cut into the copper of the
center conductor, remove the foil and cut the dielectric to the length shown under
Length B in Table 16 on page 58. Remove any dielectric residue.
7 If the conductive foil is burred, then smooth out the burr so that the edge (area where the
dielectric material was removed) is smooth and provides a lead-in for the connector
mandrel.
8 Install the RG-6 connector compression sleeve, or mandrel, (top left (A) in Figure 22 on
page 60) over foil and underneath the braid. A good, weatherproof outdoor connector
mandrel should have a visible O-Ring (bottom right (B) Figure 22 on page 60).
Note: The white colored inner dielectric insulation should be flush with the inner rear
surface of the connector. Refer to the picture on the right (C) in Figure 22 on
page 60 for an RG-6/RG-11 termination.
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