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Type B Assembly Instructions
Series 38 EMI/RFI Non-Environmental Backshells 38
with Strain Relief

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TYPE B SHIELD TERMINATIONS

Individually
Shielded
Wires
Ground Strain
Connector Backshell (1) Ring (2) Relief (3)

The following suggested procedure serves as a guide for g. Prepare and terminate contacts to individual conduc-
the proper assembly and installation of Glenair EMI/RFI tors in accordance with established practices. (Crimp
Non-Environmental Backshells (Type B shield termination). or solder in place.)
It is recommended that trial samples of appropriate cables
or harnesses be used to determine proper trim dimen- h. Slide backshell forward to connector, and tighten se-
sions of the outer shield and individual conductors. curely.
i. Move the four footed ground ring forward near the rear
a. Temporarily assemble backshell to connector. of the backshell. Untie individual pigtails, and flare
back over ground ring so as to evenly disperse pig-
b. Place ground ring, and strain relief on cable or har- tails through the (4) quadrants of the ring. Tie or tape
ness in sequence shown. Keep these components pigtails back to bundle, allowing for approx. 1/2 inch
at a convenient distance from the end of the cable, so of slack, for subsequent step.
they will not interfere with subsequent assembly steps.
j. Push ground ring forward and into the angled area at
c. Insert cable or harness into backshell and bottom the rear of the backshell.
against connector. Hold cable in position and mark k. Engage strain relief with backshell and tighten se-
outer shield at rear end of backshell adapter.
curely. Tighten strain relief saddles securely on cable
or harness, this will then provide good shielding bond-
d. Remove backshell from connector and place on cable ing to the adapter shell. (This same procedure can
with items in step (b) above. also be utilized for overall shield.)

e. Trim outer shield at mark made in step (c) above. This NOTE: As with any electrical connector assembly proce-
procedure is for individually shielded conductors. dure, be sure to use the proper tools. For convenient,
reliable assembly of the connector and backshell, it is
f. Extract shield pigtail from individual conductor’s. Tape suggested that Glenair’s connector holding tools, strap
or tie pigtails to the bundle. wrenches and connector pliers be used.

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