Cisco GainMaker Optoelectronic Node 1GHz with 65 86 MHz Split Installation Guide
Attaching the Coaxial Connectors
Attaching the Coaxial Connectors
To Trim the Center Conductor
The GainMaker Node requires pin-type connectors for all RF connections.
Standard pin connectors, with pins extending 1.5 in. to 1.6 in. (3.8 cm to 4.1 cm) from
Standard pin connectors, with pins extending 1.5 in. to 1.6 in. (3.8 cm to 4.1 cm) from
the connector shoulder, require no trimming. You must trim longer pins before
inserting them into the housing.
Complete the following steps to trim long pins.
1 Place the connector above the entry port so that it lines up with its installed
Complete the following steps to trim long pins.
1 Place the connector above the entry port so that it lines up with its installed
position.
2 If the center conductor pin extends past the STRIP line on the housing, trim the
pin flush to the STRIP line.
The following diagram shows a visual guide of the center conductor trim length.
To Connect the Coaxial Cable Pin Connector to the Node Housing
Complete the following steps to connect the coaxial cable pin connector to the node
housing.
1 Open the node housing. Refer to
1 Open the node housing. Refer to
To Open the Node Housing (on page 17).
2 If the center conductor pin extends beyond the STRIP line on the housing, trim
the pin with heavy-duty wire cutters.
3 Insert the appropriate coaxial connector into the housing at the desired housing
port. Tighten the connector nut according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
4 Tighten the seizure screw from 2 ft-lb to 5 ft-lb (2.7 Nm to 6.8 Nm).
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