1 fabricating a weatherproof ethernet cable – Comtech EF Data LPOD-R User Manual
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2.2.6 Connector J6 | COM1 (Ethernet Communications Port – PS .5 ONLY)
Connector Type
Ref Des |
Name
Direction
Weatherproof RJ-45 female modular jack
(Samtec USA Corp. P/N RPBE-01)
J6 | COM 1
In/Out
CAUTION
For permanent Ethernet connections, you MUST use the appropriate mating connector
on your supplied Ethernet cable to ensure a weatherproof installation.
Comtech EF Data offers two mating connector kits (CEFD P/N KT-0020707 for 5.00-5.75 mm
jacket OD Ethernet cables, or CEFD P/N KT-0020708 for 5.75-6.50 mm jacket OD Ethernet
cables). See Sect. 2.2.6.1 and Figure 2-4.
This interface operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps, half and full duplex, auto-negotiating.
The maximum Ethernet packet size is 1522 bytes (including Ethernet headers and CRC).
2.2.6.1 Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable
Follow these steps to assemble the cable (see Figure 2-4):
Step
Task
1
Thread the user-supplied RJ-45 CAT5e Ethernet cable (Item 1) through the Item 2 components
(Items 2.3 through 2.6):
Be sure to strip the cable end 15mm.
Be sure to note the order and orientation of all kit items before final assembly of the components.
2
Crimp the RJ-45 modular plug (Item 2.1) onto Item 1. Be sure to maintain the cable wiring per the
Note 3 wiring table.
3
Snap Item 2.1 into the Ethernet Shroud (Item 2.2). Then, snap Item 2.2 into the Latched Housing
(Item 2.3).
4
Slide the Sealing Gland (Item 2.4) into its seated position in Item 2.3.
5
Slide the Compression Cage (Item 2.5) onto Item 2.4.
6
Screw the Cable Nut (Item 2.6) into assembled position against Item 2.3. (Be sure the mating
surfaces of the Latched Housing and Cable Nut are touching.) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.