Cisco Model 8653-SU Addressable Transmitter Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap
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590212 Rev G
Preparing for Installation
Complete the following tasks before installing the tap housing.
Prepare connectors
Remove the faceplate
To Prepare the Connectors
The tap requires KS-connectors for input and output connections. The connectors,
with pins extending 1.5 inches to 1.6 inches (38 mm to 41 mm) from the connector
shoulder, require no trimming. You must trim longer pins before inserting them into
the housing.
with pins extending 1.5 inches to 1.6 inches (38 mm to 41 mm) from the connector
shoulder, require no trimming. You must trim longer pins before inserting them into
the housing.
Complete the following steps to prepare the connector.
1 Cut the feeder cable to allow proper entry into the port while also allowing for
1 Cut the feeder cable to allow proper entry into the port while also allowing for
expansion loops in strand installations.
WARNING:
Avoid electrical shock and damage to this product. If AC is present on the
cable, take care to avoid electrocution or short circuits when cutting the cable.
cable, take care to avoid electrocution or short circuits when cutting the cable.
2 Prepare the cable ends per the cable manufacturer’s recommended method.
3 Place the connector above the entry port so that it lines up with its installed
3 Place the connector above the entry port so that it lines up with its installed
position.
4 If the pin extends past the stripline on the housing, use wire cutters to trim the
pin flush with the stripline. See the diagram below for a visual guide.
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the length of the center conductor pin is accurate.
Excessive length could damage the connection beam housing and cause
performance problems in the unit.
Always ensure that the length of the center conductor pin is accurate.
Excessive length could damage the connection beam housing and cause
performance problems in the unit.