Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlNet 1786 Series, Installation Instructions Manual, Page: 49 / 74

Publication CNET-IN002A-EN-P - December 2001
Install a ControlNet Coax Media System 3-13
.
8. Be certain that the center conductor is 4.0 mm. Use the imprint
guide on the back of the ControlNet tap or the calibration tool to
verify this.
all four shield layers
braid/tape/braid/tape
white insulation or
1st tape
center
conductor
sheath
11.44 mm
3.7 mm
4.0 mm
20076a
FEP CL2P
PVC/CL2
FEP/CL2P
center conductor
PVC cable only
T-tap
PVC Cable
4.0 mm
3.7 mm 8.3 mm
Use this end of the calibration
tool to verify proper
measurements for FEP cable.
The center conductor should be 4.0 mm exactly. If the
center conductor is too long, cut off the excess with the
wire cutter from the cable kit. If it is too short, repeat the
entire cable stripping process.
PVC/CL2 FEP/CL2P
calibration/flare tool
41952
ATTENTION
!
Check for any braid stranding that may not have
been cut to the proper length. If one strand comes in
contact with the center conductor, it could short out
the cable. If you find any such strands, cut them to
the correct length.