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78-8113-5099-6 Rev E 13
13.0 Install Ground Braid
13.1 Select a Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension apply a SINGLE
WRAP of mastic around the cable semi-conductive jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from shield wires (Figure 19). Cut
off excess.
Semi-Con
Shield Wires
1/4" (6 mm)
1st Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Figure 19
13.2 Position pre-formed ground braid with short tail directly over cut edge of folded back shield wires. Position long tail
of ground braid, extending over cable semi-conductive jacket with solder block over mastic strip (Figure 20). Secure
ground braid to cable semi-conductive jacket 4-1/2" (114 mm) from cable semi-con edge using vinyl tape
(Figure 20).
NOTE: Position vinyl tape with care, it also serves as a marker for positioning the termination.
Shield Wire
Ground Braid
Solder Block
Semi-Con Edge
Vinyl Tape Marker
4-1/2" (114 mm)
1st Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Figure 20
13.3 Wrap ground braid around cable shield wires one complete wrap, trim excess to prevent overlap and secure in place
with constant force spring. Wrap spring in same direction as ground braid (Figure 21). Cinch (tighten) the spring after
wrapping the final winding.
13.4 Select second Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Apply a second SINGLE WRAP
of mastic over solder block on ground braid and previously applied mastic (Figure 21). Cut off excess.