
Installing the sensor cable
FlexZone Product Guide
Page 47
1. Cut the two sections of armored cable so there is a 10 cm (4 in.) overlap at the location of the
splice.
2. Prepare the two sensor cables for splicing.
Figure 52: Using the supplied bushings to protect FlexZone sensor cable
Figure 53: Cutting armored sensor cables for splicing
Figure 54: Armored cable preparation for splicing
Fit the protective bushing over the cable and slide it under the armor to protect the sensor cable.
splice location
10 cm
(4 in.)
a. Carefully, remove 6.5 cm (2.6 in.) of the metal jacket. b. Remove 2 cm (0.8 in.) of the black jacket.
c. Separate the strands of the braided shield.
d. Tightly twist the strands of the braided shield into two
separate conductors. Remove the exposed foil shield.
f. Trim the clear tube back to a length of 5 mm (0.2 in.).
Trim the center conductor and twisted shield to a
length of 6 mm (¼ in.) past the end of the clear tube.
e. Trim off the lower shield/conductor
(leave no loose strands).