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Figure 4-4 illustrates the dimensions of the center conductor:

Figure 4-4

Center conductor length

1.65"Max. 1.50" Min.

There are no surge protectors over the center seizure screws and none should be installed. Adding surge protectors degrades the return loss of the housing port.

Coaxial Cables

To install coaxial cables in the base:

1Loosen, but do not remove, the three bolts on top of the housing and the bolt on each side of the housing. Rotate these bolts away from the cover.

2Swing the housing lid away from the lower housing base.

3Remove the protective port cap(s) in the base and verify that the seizure screw within either the trunk or feeder port is loosened to accept the center pin of the cable connector.

4Secure the cable end in the cable connector as described in the instruction sheet for the connector.

5Insert the center conductor fully until it enters the seizure mechanism. Tighten the terminal screw onto the cable connector and torque to 12 in-lbs (1 ft-lb).

6Repeat steps 3 through 5 for all other cable connections required.

7Protect all cable connections with heat-shrink tape or tubing.

8Lash the cables to the strand where they approach it and secure the cable lashing wire to the strand with commercial clamps.

9Verify that port plugs on any unused ports are firmly seated and torqued to 5 ft-lbs.

Fiber Cables

To install fiber cables in the lid:

1Remove the protective port plug from the side of the housing lid and carefully pass the connector ends of the fiber service cable through this port. It is necessary to insert one connector at a time. Be careful not to bend the fiber any more than is necessary.

2Thread the compression fitting into the port. The compression nut and rubber grommet must be sufficiently loose to enable the fitting to be turned without turning the fiber cable at the same time. Torque the main body of the fitting to 60 to 72 in-lbs (5 to 6 ft-lbs).

SG 2000 Installation and O peration Manual

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Motorola SG 2000 operation manual Coaxial Cables, Fiber Cables, Center conductor length