Extron Electronics CTU 100 - Manual (Page 2)

2 CTU 100 Universal Termination Compression Tool
CTU 100 Universal Termination Compression Tool
Mini HR/
Mini 59
Illustration is not to scale. NOTE
Outer
Insulation
Center
Conductor Dielectric
1/4"
1/4"
Leave foil in place
(if present).
RG6/
RG59
For RG6 and RG59 cable only,
apply pressure to top and
bottom of cable stripper to cut
through outer insulation.
Braid 1/4"
Preparing the Cable
1 . Insert the cable end into the properly sized hole (RG6 and
RG 59 in the larger hole, mini HR and mini 59 in the
smaller hole) in the cable stripper and line up the cable end
flush with the side of the tool. See the illustration at right.
2 . Rotate the tool several times in one direction and then
several times in the opposite direction. For RG6 and RG 59
cables only
, apply pressure. Do not over cut the braids.
3 . Pull the cable out of the tool with the tool still closed.
4 . For Mini HR and Mini 59 cables only , straighten and
smooth the stranded center conductor. Do not twist the
conductor. This will help deter crumpling or “frizzing” of
the stranded cable when the center pin is installed.
5 . Ensure that the dielectric is rounded and that no braid is wrapped around the center core.
6 . Fold back the braid. Do not remove the foil.
7 . For RG59 HR plenum cable only , gently twist the foil to ensure that it is tighly molded to the
dielectric and that it is not peeled away from the dielectric.
Using the Universal Compression Tool and Adapters
(Adapters are used for terminating RCA and F-type connectors only)
If applicable, unscrew the adapter from
bottom of the compression tool.
Insert the connector into the plunger.
Compress the connector until you feel firm
resistance or the tool’s handle reaches the body.
If applicable, insert the adapter
into the plunger.
Two adapters, one gold and one
silver, are shipped with the
universal compression tool.
These adapters are only required
for RCA and F-type connectors.
See Part Numbers on
the rear page for proper
applications.
Opened
For Mini HR or Mini 59 cable, use your free
hand to firmly push the cable into the tool
as you close the tool.
Ensure that the cable and connector
are centered over the plunger and go
straight into the plunger and not at an
angle.
Using the wrong adapter can damage the tool and/or connector.
Use no adapter for BNC connectors.
Use the gold adapter for gold RCA and F connectors only.
Use the silver adaper for nickel RCA and F connectors only.
Closed
CAUTION
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Top View
Centered
Side View