5.7. Waterproofing Connectors
5.7.1. Self Bonding tape
Figure 5-20 shows how to waterproof the connection using self-bonding tape.
AP-RFU(Omni Antenna)
AP-RFU(Sectoral - Horn Antenna)
AP-IFU
Figure 5-20 Waterproofing a Connector Using Self-Bonding Tape
Waterproofing procedure
Step1 Wrap the self-bonding tape around the base of the N-type jack connector on the
unit side one complete turn. After one turn, wrap around the coaxial cable by
about 30 millimeters, overlapping one-half of the previous turn. Reverse the
wrapping direction back to the base of the N-type jack connector on the unit
side.
Step2 Wrap the PVC tape for class 2 protection around the coaxial cable starting from
the base of the N-type jack connector on the unit side by about 50 millimeters,
Overlapping half of the previous layer
with self-bonding tape (sectional view)
Space is not acceptable
Overlapping half of the previous layer
with PVC tape (sectional view)
Space is not acceptable
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30mm
Self Bonding tape
N-type Plug connector
N-type Jack connector
50mm
Self Bonding tape
N-type Plug connector
N-type Jack connector
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
PVC tape