Hughes Network Systems 24HX-001 Manual De Usuario
C.4
1027145 – 0001 Revision E
Terminating IFL cables C–11
Hub installation
Apply the heat–shrink tubing as follows:
1.
Position the heat–shrink tubing near (but not touching) the
jam nut, so it covers the crimp ring and a portion of the
connector collar, as shown in figure C-12.
jam nut, so it covers the crimp ring and a portion of the
connector collar, as shown in figure C-12.
Figure C-12
Heat–shrink tubing,
properly placed for shrinking
Heat-shrink
tubing
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Collar
Jam
nut
Crimp
ring
2.
Using a heat gun, heat-shrink the tubing until it snugly fits
around the cable, crimp ring, and part of the connector
collar.
around the cable, crimp ring, and part of the connector
collar.
Point the connector upward. Begin heating at the connector
end, and work toward the cable. The adhesive should flow
away from the jam nut.
end, and work toward the cable. The adhesive should flow
away from the jam nut.
CAUTION
Do not allow the cable jacket and dielectric
to overheat. This can damage the cable and
cause cable failure.
to overheat. This can damage the cable and
cause cable failure.
During heating, the tubing may shift and
the adhesive lining may bleed. Make sure
the adhesive does not bleed onto the jam
nut and damage the connector.
the adhesive lining may bleed. Make sure
the adhesive does not bleed onto the jam
nut and damage the connector.
To install an additional N connector, repeat all steps above,
beginning with the section Preparing the cable ends (page C–3).
beginning with the section Preparing the cable ends (page C–3).
Applying
heat–shrink tubing
heat–shrink tubing