EMI/EMP Filter Connectors Catalog - Glenair, Inc.

EMI ShieldingAccessoriesThe BAND-IT ® Clamping SystemEMI Shield Termination InstructionsH1. Prepare cable braid for terminationprocess (Figure 1).2. Push braid forward over adapterretention lip to the adapter inclinepoint (or .4" [10.2mm] minimumbraid length). Milk braid as requiredto remove slack and ensure a snugfit around the shield termination area(Figure 2).3. Prepare the band in the followingmanner:IMPORTANT: Due to Connector/Adapter circumference, it may benecessary to prepare the bandaround the cable or retentionarea.A. Roll band through the buckle slottwice (bands must be doublecoiled).B. Pull on band until mark ( ) iswithin approximately .250 inch(6.4mm) of buckle slot (Figure3). The band may be tightenedfurther if desired.NOTE: Prepared band shouldhave ( ) mark visible as shownin Figure 3.Shield Termination ClampingProcess (Figures 4 thru 8)NOTE: To free tool handles, moveholding clips to center of tool.4. Squeeze gripper release leverand insert band into the front endopening of the too (NOTE: Circularportion of looped band must alwaysface downward).5. Aligning the band and tool with theshield termination area, squeezeblack pull-up handle repeatedlyusing short strokes until it locksagainst tool body. (This indicatesthe band is compressed to the toolprecalibrated tension).1357AdapterRetention LipConductorsBraidAdapterInclineBuckleTail LengthIndicator MarkNOTE: If alignment of band andshield is unsatisfactory, tension onband can be relaxed by pushing onslotted release lever on top of tool.Make adjustments as necessary andagain, squeeze black pull-up handle.2468.400 (1.2mm) Min.Length Braid OverTermination Area6. Complete the clamping processby squeezing the gray cut-offhandle.7. Remove excess band from tooland dispose.8. Inspect shield termination.© 2008 Glenair, Inc. CAGE Codes 06324Printed in U.S.A.GLENAIR, INC. • 1211 AIR WAY • GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497 • 818-247-6000 • FAX 818-500-9912www.glenair.comH-4E-Mail: sales@glenair.com