Appendix 5 Preparing Connecting Cables 
Appendix 5  Preparing Connecting Cables 
Use the following procedure to prepare connecting cables. 
Refer to this cable preparation method to prepare cables for the RS-232C/RS-422A Con-
verter. 
A-5-1 Cable Preparation  
1.  Cut the cables to the required length. 
 
2.  Remove the vinyl cable covering using a razor blade or other tool. 
Use care not to damage the shield (braided mesh). 
 
3.  Cut the shield using scissors. 
 
4.  Strip back to the core of each wire using a stripper. 
 
5.  Bend back the shields. 
 
6.  Wrap the section of the shields that is bent back with aluminum foil tape. 
 
(Unit: mm)
Aluminum foil tape 
 
 
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