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STEP 1: PREPARE CABLE
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Cut the coax cable. Use a proper cable cutter.
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Use either #45-265 or #45-526 and strip the cable to the lengths noted below. Model #45-265 is made of Zinc and more durable than #45-526. And once accustomed, #45-265 is more convenient to use.
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Twist the outer braid in a clockwise direction in such a manner that about 1/8 inch of inner dielectric foam is bared, and the braid is left flat. Stray or loose braid, especially if it touches the center conductor, can cause shorts.
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STEP 2: ASSEMBLE BNC CONNECTOR
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Gently insert the center conductor down into the back end of the twist-on BNC connector, feeling it into the guide hole, firmly push the cable home as far as possible, then screw the connector onto the cable in a clockwise direction until it stops.
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Visually inspect the connection; make sure no braiding is exposed and the BNC connector is firmly attached to the cable. Now you have finished one end and make the other end with the same process.
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STEP 3: TEST THE CABLE
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To get started, place one end of the cable (BNC connector) into the tester (#CT200) as shown left.
Short Test: Leave the other BNC connector open.
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If the tester does not beep, then it is good.
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If the tester beeps, the center conductor is shorted or crossed.
Continuity Test: Short the other BNC connector with any metal object such as paper clip or copper wire.
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If the tester beeps, then it is good.
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If the tester does not beep, there is a problem in the cable or BNC installation.
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