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2.0 Instructions for Tape Shielded Cable
Prepare Cable
2.1 Check to be sure cable size fits within kit range as shown in Table 1.
2.2 Prepare cable using dimensions shown in Figure 1. BE SURE TO ALLOW FOR DEPTH OF TERMINAL LUG.
If necessary to prevent tape shield from unrolling, hold down edge with a single wrap of 3M
™
EMI Copper Foil
Shielding Tape 1181.
NOTE: Provide additional exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of ALUMINUM lugs or
connectors as follows:
Aluminum Lug
and Connector
Growth Allowance
2 - 350
1/4” (6 mm)
400 - 650
1/2” (13 mm)
750–1000
3/4” (19 mm)
1250 - 2000
Field determined
NOTE: It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi-con layer, even if the semi-con layer comes off as one layer.
There should not be any remaining black areas, or particles, on the cable insulation layer.
Jacket Removal Length
9" (229 mm)
3" (76 mm)
Semi-Con
Tape Shield
Depth Of Terminal Lug + Growth Allowance
1-1/2" (38 mm)
Cable Jacket
Figure 1
3.0 Install Ground Braid
3.1 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 jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from cut edge (Figure 2). Cut off excess.
Semi-Con
Tape Shield
1st Scotch
®
Mastic Strip 2230
Cable Jacket
1/4" (6 mm)
Figure 2