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Type A Assembly Instructions
Series 38 EMI/RFI Non-Environmental Backshells
with Strain Relief
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TYPE A SHIELD TERMINATIONS

Inner Outer Strain
Connector Backshell (1) Ground Ground Relief (4)
Ring (2) Ring (3)

The following suggested procedure serves as a guide for f. Prepare and terminate cable conductors in accordance
proper assembly and installation of Glenair EMI/RFI Non- with established practices.
Environmental Backshells (Type A shield termination). It
is recommended that trial samples of appropriate cables g. Assemble backshell (1) to connector and tighten se-
or harnesses be used to determine proper trim dimen- curely. Slide inner ground ring (2) into backshell (1)
sions of the cable or harness, overall shield and individual and bottom out.
conductors.
h. Flare shield over tapered end of inner ground ring (2)
a. Temporarily assemble backshell (1) to connector. and gently force cable toward connector until shield
covers taper of ring.
b. Place ground rings (2,3) and strain relief (4) on cable in
sequence shown. Keep these components at a conve- i. Insert outer ground ring (3) into backshell (1) over shield.
nient distance from the end of the cable, so they will
not interfere with subsequent assembly steps. j. Attach strain relief (4) to backshell and tighten securely.
If provided, tighten strain relief saddles securely on
c. Insert shielded cable or harness into backshell (1) and cable.
bottom against connector. Hold cable in position and
mark cable shield at rear end of adapter.
NOTE: As with any electrical connector assembly proce-
d. Remove backshell from connector and place on cable dure, be sure to use the proper tools. For convenient,
with components in step (b) above. reliable assembly of the connector and backshell, it is
suggested that Glenair's connector holding tools, strap
e. Trim cable shield at mark made in step (c) above. wrenches and connector pliers be used.

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