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Fitting the LAN Cables in the FastConnect Bus Connector

6ES7972-0B.50-0XA0

Figure 4-14

Fitting the LAN Cables in the FastConnect Bus Connector 6G1500-0FC00

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4.2.3

Using the FastConnect Stripping Tool for Preparing FC Cables

The steps required to strip a cable are illustrated using the using the FastConnect
bus connector with a 90 cable outlet 6ES7972-0BB50-0XA0.
They apply analogously to the FastConnect bus connector with a 180 cable outlet
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1. How to hold the stripping

tool in the right hand

2. Measure the length to be

stripped by holding the cable
against the template. Mark
the position using the index
finger of your left hand.

3. Insert the measured end of

the cable into the tool as far
as allowed by the index finger
of the left hand.

4. Clamp the end of the cable

in the stripping tool.

5. Turn the tool four times in

the direction of the arrow for
PVC insulation (eight times
for PUR or PE insulation).

6. Keeping the tool closed,

remove it from the end of the
cable. If the cut is poor,
change the blade cassette.

7. Remnants remain in the

tool. After opening the tool,
the remnants of the cable can
be removed.

8. Remove the protective

layer from the cores.

9. Fit the FastConnect cable

into the connector.

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A1, B1

Switch

Switch

ON

OFF

A2, B2

Incoming cable A1, B1

Outgoing cable A2, B2
Terminating resistor with
disconnect function

When you use the connector

at the end of a segment, set
the switch to ON
(disconnect function)

When you use the connector

within a segment, set the
switch to OFF.

2
1. Undo the screw of the
strain relief.

2. Turn back the strain relief

clamp.

3. Lift the contact cover.

4. Fit the incoming cable into

the contact cover labeled A1,
B1 (remember to keep the
color coding consistent).

5. Press down the contact

cover firmly.

6. If you use the connector

within a segment, fit the
outgoing cable into the
contact cover labeled A2, B2.

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7. Press down the contact
cover firmly.

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8. Turn back the strain relief

clamp.

9. Tighten the screw of the

strain relief clamp.

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