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Appendix D
Making the Cable
The procedure for making up the cable is described below.
Also refer to this procedure for making a connecting cable for use with RS-422A/485 type connections.
Cable Preparation
The
preparation of the cable dif
fers according to whether or not the shielding wire is to be connected to the
FG.
Cable with Shield Connected to FG
1, 2, 3... 1. Cut the cable to the required length.
2. Remove
the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade. T
ake care not
to damage the
shielding underneath.
3. Cut back the shielding wire with scissors.
4. Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire.
5. Fold back the shielding wire.
6. Wrap aluminum foil tape around the folded-back shielding wire.
40
(1.57) (RS-232C)
25 (0.98) (RS-422A)
10
5
Units: mm (inch)
Aluminum foil tape
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(0.19)
(0.39)
Cable with Shield Not Connected to FG
1, 2, 3... 1. Cut the cable to the required length.
2. Remove
the external vinyl insulation from the cable with a razor blade. T
ake care not
to damage the
shielding underneath.
3. Cut back the shielding wire with scissors.
4. Use wire strippers to strip the insulation from each wire.
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