Rockwell Automation 1770 DH,DHII,DH485 CABLE - Manual (Page 43)

Constructing a Data Highway or
Data Highway Plus Cable System
Chapter 3
3-11
Connect the Dropline to the Station Connector
Important: Remove the terminal block from inside the station connector before
attaching the dropline and trunkline segments to the station connector. This
makes it easier to connect the wires to the screw-clamp terminals.
Important: Remember that dropline cables must be no more than 100 feet
(30.5 meters) in length. If possible, keep the dropline cables longer than 10 feet
(3.0 meters) in length.
To connect the dropline to the station connector, follow these steps.
Use Figure 3.2 for reference when performing steps 1 and 2.
Figure 3.2
Prepare the dropline to be attached to the station connector.
Insulation
Clear
Conductor Wire
Blue
Conductor Wire
Filler Cord
Insulation
Drain
Wire
Braided Shield
Foil Shield
Outer Jacket
Filler Cord
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Important: In the next step, do not cut the drain wire or the conductor wires.
1. Working from the end of the dropline cable that does not have the
electrical connector attached to it, remove 3 inches (7.6 cm) of the outer
jacket, foil shield, braided shield and filler cords.
2. Using wire strippers, remove 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) of insulation from the
end of each conductor wire.