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

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TYPE D SHIELD TERMINATIONS

Individually
Ground Strain Shielded
Connector Backshell (1) Ring (2) Relief (3) Wires (4)

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 D 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 adapter forward to connector, and tighten se-
sions of the outer shield and individual conductors. curely.
i. Move the tapered ground ring forward near the rear of
a. Temporarily assemble backshell (1) to connector. the adapter. Untie individual pigtails, and flare back
over ground ring as to evenly disperse pigtails around
b. Place ground ring, adapter, and strain relief on cable the circumference of the ring. Tie or tape pigtails back
or harness in sequence shown. Keep these compo- to bundle allowing for approx. 1/2 inch of slack, for
nents at a convenient distance from the end of the subsequent step.
cable, so they will not interfere with subsequent as-
sembly steps. j. Push ground ring forward and into the angled area at
the rear of the backshell adapter.
c. Insert cable or harness into front adapter, and bottom
against connector. Hold cable in position and mark k. Engage strain relief with adapter and tighten securely.
outer shield at rear end of backshell adapter. Tighten strain relief saddles securely on cable or har-
ness, this will then provide good shielding bonding to
d. Remove backshell from connector and place on cable the adapter shell. (This same procedure can also be
with items in step (b) above. 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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