Cable devices
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Cable devices
Cable splices
Cable splices are used to splice sensor cable to lead-in cable, for sensor cable
bypasses, for gate installations, to join short lengths of sensor cable to create a
longer length (up to 305 m), to reconfigure or extend an existing zone, and for
cable repairs. There is no technical limit to the number of splices that can be used
on a sensor cable. However, the reliability of each spliced connection depends on
the quality of workmanship, the installation, and proper weatherproofing.
Therefore, limiting the number of splices used on a sensor cable will lower the
potential for problems.
For all types of splices, the splice must be made at a location where the cable is
not placed under any strain, and where the splice enclosure can be elevated
above the cable to form drip loops. For cable repair you must determine whether
the center conductor has been damaged by being stretched or elongated with
respect to the dielectric. If the center conductor is damaged over a length you
should replace the cable. If the center conductor is not damaged as described
above, you can use cable splices for repair.
Splice kit
Figure 5-34 Splice kit
terminal block
upper half shell
lower half shell
enclosure snaps closed
