3.0Install Ground Braid
3.1Select a Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension, apply a single
wrap of mastic around the cable jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from cut edge (Figure 2). Cut off excess.
1/4” (6 mm) |
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| Tape Shield |
1ST | Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 |
Cable Jacket |
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Figure 2
3.2Position preformed ground braid with short tail over tape shield directly adjacent to cable jacket cut edge. PLEASE NOTE: The ground braid needs to make full contact with the metallic shield. Position long tail of ground braid, extending over cable jacket with solder block over mastic strip (Figure 3). Secure ground braid to cable jacket 4 l/2" (114 mm) from cable
NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.
4 1/2 | (1 14 | mm) |
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| Tape Shield |
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| Ground Braid |
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| Cable Jacket Edge |
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| 1 ST Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230 |
Vinyl Tape Marker | ||
Figure 3
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