Cisco Cisco Surge-Gap Passives Guía De Instalación
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap/Passive
Preparing for Installation
Complete the following tasks before installing the tap/passive housing.
Prepare connectors
Important: The installer should review and install this product per EN
50083-1/A2:1998.
To Prepare the Connectors
The tap/passive requires KS-connectors for input and output connections. You must
trim pins to the correct length before inserting them into the housing. Follow these
steps to prepare the connector.
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.
1. Cut the cable to allow proper entry into the port while also allowing for
expansion hoops in strand installations.
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 to the stripline. See the diagram below for a visual guide.
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.
Important: If the pin does not reach the stripline on the housing, inadequate
electrical connection to the tap/passive may occur, causing loss of signal to all
downstream subscribers.
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the length of the center conductor pin is accurate.
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.
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