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| RGB 202xiModel Differences |
Making ShiftLock™ Cables
Extron supplies connectors for making ShiftLock cables; the user supplies the cable. Twisted pair cable may be used – up to 50 feet in length.
The illustration below shows the steps for a making a cable using twisted pair. Do each step for both ends of the cable. Make as many cables as required.
___ Although the color of the wire is not important, however you must use the same wire color assignments for each end of the cable.
1. Unscrew the Metal Case. 
2. Identify the contacts, parts and connections.
Wire
___ The Plastic Insulator must be inside to prevent electrical contact with the metal Case.
As shown here, the connectors have three contacts.
However, only the “Tip” and “Ring” contacts are used.
3. Insert the Metal Case (Insulator and flex Spring) over the cable.
4. Strip the wires and attach them through the holes in the contacts.
5. Solder both connections.
6. Bend the Tabs around the Cable Jacket.
7. Press the wires and contacts inward to allow the Insulator and Metal Case to 
slide over easily.
___ Do not allow the contacts to touch each other.
8. Screw the Metal Case |
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Connect the cables as shown on Page
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