Publication 1786-6.2.1 - April 1998
Chapter
3
Installing A ControlNet Cable System
Contents
Follow the instructions in this chapter to install your ControlNet
cable system.
Important:
You should have read chapter 2, Planning a ControlNet
Network, before you install your network.
Installing The Trunk Cable
Install your trunk cable, observing your cable supplier’s installation
instructions and these guidelines.
Wiring External To Enclosures
When the RG-6 type coax cable is being pulled through multiple
conduit bends, follow these specifications.
Wiring Inside Enclosures
When the RG-6 type coax cable is not being pulled through conduit,
follow these specifications.
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install the trunk cable
mount the taps
install a repeater
3-4
install cable connectors
connect cable segments
terminate the segment
connect devices
For this coax cable:
The pull strength
should not exceed:
The bend radius
should not exceed:
PVC
42.75kg (95lbs)
76.2mm (3.0”)
FEP
61.65kg (137lbs)
69.9mm (2.75”)
For this coax cable:
The bend radius should
not exceed:
PVC
38.1mm (1.5”)
FEP
35.6mm (1.4”)
Tap drop-cable
25.4mm (1.0”)