CPFI-249-1

INCHES (MILLIMETERS) CUSTOMER DRAWINGS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST UHF Straight Twist-On Jack 40 Second Termination - 1 Piece PART NUMBER CABLE TYPE CPFI-249-1 RG-58 WIRE GAUGE WIRE DECIMAL JACKET O.D. 20 .0325 (0.83) .185 (4.70)-.205 (5.21) 1. Identify connector parts. (1 piece) 2. Trim cable as shown. Taking care not to nick the center conductor or outer braid. 3. Use the fingernail to rotate the outer braids clockwise such that 1/32" of the insulation is bared. Then in the same direction rub the stray braids flat. (Stray or loose braids can cause shorts.) 4. Gently insert the center conductor down the back end of the connector. 5. Firmly push the cable home (a slight clockwise twist may help with insertion). Then screw the connector on the cable in a clockwise direction until it is snuggly attached to the jacket. 6.Crimp the contact as shown and trim away any excess center conductor extending past the contact. CABLE ASSEMBLY CAUTIONS: Series are designed for solid center conductor wire. RG-58 cable will need the center conductor tin dipped (ONLY if it is not a solid center conductor). This is necessary to provide extra support for step 5. Note: Instructions for Plugs only. For twist-on jacks, follow BNC twist-on instructions on page 69. Part Number CPFI-249-1 Cable RG-8, 213 Wire Gauge Wire Decimal Jacket O.D. 20 .0325 (0.83) .185 (4.70)-.205 (5.21) Cambridge Products, P.O. Box 1732, Waseca, MN 56093-0832 • 1-800-243-8814 • Fax: 507-833-6287 • www.cambridgeproducts.com UHF Connectors Specificaitons INCHES (MILLIMETERS) CUSTOMER DRAWINGS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST The UHF connectors are low cost, general purpose units designed for low frequency system applications. These commercial quality connectors are equipped with threaded coupling interfaces for secure and reliable connections. The Standard UHF and Mini UHF connectors are not intermateable. Specifications* STANDARD UHF Electrical Characteristics Impedance: Nonconstant Frequency range: 0-500 MHz Working voltage: 500 volts RMS at sea level Dielectric withstanding voltage: 1500 volts RMS at sea level Insulation resistance: 5000 megohms minimum Environmental Characteristics Recommended temperature range: -55OC to +85OC Mechanical Characteristics Durability: 500 cycles Cable retention: 20 lbs., RG-58 C/U cable Materials Body and coupling nut: Zinc or brass Contact: Beryllium copper or brass Crimp Sleeve: Brass Insulator: Delrin® Plating: Body - Nickel Crimp sleeve - Nickel Contact - Gold or nickel * These values are typical and may not apply to all connectors. Delrin® is a registered trademark of Dupont Corporation. Cambridge Products, P.O. Box 1732, Waseca, MN 56093-0832 • 1-800-243-8814 • Fax: 507-833-6287 • www.cambridgeproducts.com