Allen-Bradley ControlNet 1786-6.2.1 Planning And Installation Manual page 58

B-2 Adjusting The Cable Strip Tool
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all 4 shield layers—
braid/tape/braid/tape
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The first cut should cut the
outer sheath without
cutting the outer wire
braid. If the braid is frayed
by the blade, adjust the
blade slightly to eliminate
the fraying.
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3.7 mm
The second cut should cut the
sheath, three outer shields,
and possibly the inner tape
shield. The insulation can be
scored slightly, but should not
have a deep cut.
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white insulation
or 1st tape
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center
conductor
30030-m
8.3 mm
4.0 mm
3
The third cut should cut all
layers of the cable down to the
center conductor. This cut
should not score the center
conductor. If the blade leaves
a mark on the conductor,
adjust the blade slightly so to
eliminate marking the
conductor
Publication1786-6.2.1 — April 1998