Cisco Cisco Digital Service Access Node (DSAN) 8210 Technical References

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This section provides guidance for cutting coaxial cable pin connectors for the Cisco 
DSAN. It provides a description of the housing port interfaces, the connector cut 
length specifications, and suggestions to allow for easier pin connector insertion. 

The Cisco DSAN housing has three KS ports that accept coaxial cable pin connectors. 
These ports have an internal spring-loaded contact that enables pin connectors to be 
inserted and replaced without requiring internal access to the product. Pin 
connectors are installed by pushing the pin of the connector into the port, through 
the internal spring-loaded contact, and then tightening the connector threads to the 
housing. 

The length of the cut pin connector has a specification of 1.5 to 1.6 inches. This 
specification shall not be exceeded in order to maintain proper product performance. 
There is a cut guide provided on the DSAN housing to aid in the cutting process of 
the pin connector. 

As shown in the following illustration, the edge of the guide is the minimum limit of 
the pin connector length specification and the tip of the CUT arrow label is the 
maximum limit of the length specification. The length specification measurement 
locations are from the tip of the pin to the edge of the pin connector that will sit flush 
with the housing when the pin connector is full installed.