Tropos 5210 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide
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Cable Termination Instructions
Follow these steps to prepare and terminate cables connected to the 5210 unit:
1.
Strip off the outer sheath of cable to expose 6 inches of the inner cable or twisted pairs. The
shield may be armored, braided or foil type depending upon cable type (see
Table 36
).
2.
For armored or braided cable, remove all but 1/2 inch of the armor or braid.
Remove waxy residues on the shields of “flooded” type cables.
For foil shielded cable, remove all but 1/2 inch of the foil, and fold the foil part back onto
the outer sheath. Most foil shields are conductive on the inner side, as the outer side
typically has a plastic coating.
The exposed conductive surfaces will ground to the conductive contacts inside the cable
gland.
Figure 36 Cable Components
Outer
jacket
Twisted
pairs
Armor or braided
conductive shield
1/2 inch
5-1/2 inches
Outer
jacket
Foil
conductive side out
Cable gland
Conductive
contacts
