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5.2.3 Connecting the Connector for the Coaxial Cable
The following section explains how to connect the BNC connector (connector
plug for the coaxial cable) to the cable.
1) Structure of the BNC connector and coaxial cable
The structure of the BNC connector and coaxial cable are shown in the
figure below.
Nut
Washer
Gasket
Plug shell
Clamp
Contact
Parts comprising the BNC connector
Outer sheath
Insulation material
External conductor
Internal conductor
Structure of the coaxial cable
2) How to connect the BNC connector and the coaxial cable
a) Cut off the outer sheath of the coaxial cable to the length shown in the
diagram below.
15 mm
(0.59 in.)
Cut this portion of the outer sheath
b) Feed the nut, washer, gasket and clamp on the coaxial cable through,
as shown below, then unfasten the external conductor.
Clamp
Gasket
Washer
Nut
