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Instructions For Tape Shielded Cable
2.0 Prepare Cable
2.1 Check to be sure cable size fits within kit range as shown in
Table 1
.
2.2 Prepare cable using dimensions shown in
Figure 1
.
BE SURE TO ALLOW FOR DEPTH OF TERMINAL
LUG.
If necessary to prevent tape shield from unrolling, hold down edge with a single wrap of 3M™ EMI
Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181.
NOTE: Provide additional 1/4" (6 mm) exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of
ALUMINUM lugs or connectors.
NOTE: It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi-con layer, even if the semi-con layer comes off as one
layer. There should not be any remaining black areas, or particles, on the cable insulation layer.
Jacket Removal Length
6 3/4" (171 mm)
2" (51 mm)
Semi-Con
Tape Shield
Depth Of Terminal Lug + Growth Allowance
1" (25 mm)
Cable Jacket
Figure 1
3.0 Install Ground Braid
3.1 Select 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.
Semi-Con
Tape Shield
Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230
Cable Jacket
1/4" (6 mm)
Figure 2
