Installing Data Highway II
Link Cabling Hardware
Chapter 3
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bottom or left side of the node interface. Avoid routing the dropline cable
over AC power terminals on the node interface.
The PLC-3 interface module (1779-KP3) requires further restrictions
because it is inside of the PLC-3 processor chassis. Mount the tap a
maximum of 5 inches from the chassis. Furthermore, you can only mount
the tap on the side of the chassis if the PLC-3 interface module is at the
end of the chassis.
Figure 3.10 shows an example of a tap mounted below a node interface.
The trunkline runs straight out through the sidewall of the enclosure.
Figure 3.10
Local Tap Mounted between a Node Interface
Tap
Node
Interface
Dropline
Trunkline
Enclosure
Wall
Use conduit for
the first 20 ft.
from enclosure.
Figure 3.11 shows an example of taps mounted beside a node interface.
The trunkline cables run straight out through the top of the enclosure.