AB Connectors Limited
Specification No. 528
ABCIRP Connector Series
Assembly and wiring Instructions
AB Connectors Limited Issue 9: July 2010
Page 19 of 41
3. Screen Termination system.
3.1.1
Termination of shielded cables is necessary to provide R.F.I. or E.M.I. shielding
protection. The ABCIR Connector series has various methods for attaching shield
braid to the connector backshell.
3.1.2
This section details assembly methods using four different backshell styles. They will
be described as Method -A, B, C & D.
3.1.3
The following items are required to complete the assemblies.
3.1.4
Braid Sock: Provides the overall screen and is secured to the connector backshell
and the interwoven knitted mesh at the opposite end.
Typical Braided Sock
Connector Shell Size
Part Number
Length/Diameter
Up to shell size 32
ABBMBS035015
150mm / 35mm
Shell sizes 36 & 40
ABBMBS05015
150mm / 50mm
Braided Sock Lengths
Note. Make certain the sock is expanded to the correct diameter before cutting to
length. To aide this operation, the use of an inner storage tube of the appropriate
diameter is recommended.
3.1.5
Knit Mesh: Interwoven between individual cable screens. Ensures all screens are
interconnected. Braid sock terminated to this component.
Knitmesh
3.1.6
Stainless Steel Locking Securing Band: Used to terminate outer overall screen to
backshell and interwoven knitted mesh.
Connector Shell Size
Part Number
Up to shell size 32
ABB600052
Shell sizes 36 & 40
ABB600090
Shell Size with Securing Band