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Type E Assembly Instructions
Series 38 EMI/RFI Non-Environmental Backshells 38

with Strain Relief

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TYPE E SHIELD TERMINATIONS

Ground Ground Ground Strain
Connector Backshell (1) Ring (2) Ring (3) Ring (4) Relief (5)

The following suggested procedure serves as a guide for H. Slide backshell (1) forward to connector, and tighten
the proper assembly and installation of Glenair EMI/RFI securely.
Non-Environmental Backshells (Type E shield termination).
It is recommended that trial samples of appropriate cables I. Remove tape or untie pigtails from bundle. Slide
or harnesses be used to determine proper trim dimen- ground ring (2) forward to flared-out pigtails. Fold pig-
sions of the outer shield and individual conductors. This tails back over ground ring (2) tie back to bundle leav-
procedure is for the three ring style. ing about 1/2” to 1” slack.
A. Temporarily assemble backshell (1) to connector.
J. Bring ground ring (3) forward to overall braid, fold braid
B. Place ground rings (2), (3), (4), and strain relief (5) on back over ring (3), push forward onto ring (2). Slide
cable or harness in sequence shown. Keep these ground ring (4) onto overall braid and onto ring (3). . .
components at a convenient distance from the end of push all three rings forward into the counter bore at
the cable, so they will not interfere with subsequent the rear of backshell (1).
assembly steps.

C. Insert cable or harness into backshell (1) and bottom K. Engage strain relief (5) with backshell and tighten se-
against connector. Hold cable in position and mark curely. Tighten relief saddles securely on cable or
outer shield at rear end of backshell (1). harness. This will then provide a good ground or bond-
ing joint for both the individual and over-all shields.
D. Remove backshell from connector and place on cable (For the (2) ring style, ground ring (3) is omitted, and
with items in step (b) above. above steps I or J is utilized with either overall or indi-
E. Trim outer shield at mark made in step (c) above. vidual braid(s).)

F. Extract shield pigtail from individual conductor’s. Tape
or tie pigtails to the bundle. NOTE: As with any electrical connector assembly proce-
dure, be sure to use the proper tools. For convenient,
G. Prepare and terminate contacts to individual conduc- reliable assembly of the connector and backshell, it is
tors in accordance with established practices. (Crimp suggested that Glenair’s connector holding tools, strap
or solder in place.) wrenches and connector pliers be used.

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