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

with Strain Relief

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TYPE G SHIELD TERMINATIONS

Front Adapter Front Rear Rear Cable Clamp
Connector Follower Direct or Ground Ground Adapter Strain Relief
Rotatable Ring Ring

The following suggested procedure serves as a guide for h. Slide front adapter forward to connector, and tighten
the proper assembly and installation of Glenair EMI/RFI securely.
Non-Environmental Backshells (Type G shield termination).
It is recommended that trial samples of appropriate cables i. Bring front ground ring forward to the front adapter (A)
or harnesses be used to determine proper trim dimen- for individual termination untie or remove tape from
sions of the outer shield and/or individual conductors. step (f) and disperse evenly the individual pigtails over
the tapered angle of the front ground ring (Note: pig-
a. Temporarily assemble backshell to connector. tails may be spot-tied onto groove in ground ring). (B)
for overall braid termination, slide braid forward over
b. Place ground rings, adapters, and strain relief on cable the tapered end of front ground ring, allow braid to
or harness in sequence shown. Keep these compo- bottom on ground ring shoulder.
nents at a convenient distance from the end of the
cable, so they will not interface with subsequent as- j. Slide rear ground ring forward to seat on matching
sembly steps. angle of front ground ring.
c. Insert cable or harness into front adapter, and bottom k. Move rear adapter forward, thread onto front adapter,
against connector. Hold cable in position and mark this step will then provide the shield bonding captured
outer shield at rear end of this adapter. between the two ground rings.
d. Remove adapter from connector and place on cable l. Engage strain relief clamp with backshell and tighten
with items in step (b) above. securely. Tighten strain relief saddles securely on
cable or harness.
e. Trim outer shield at mark made in step (c) above.
f. Extract shield pigtail from individual conductor’s. Tape
or tie pigtails, or overall braid to the bundle. NOTE: As with any electrical connector assembly proce-
dure, be sure to use proper tools. For convenient, reliable
g. Prepare and terminate contacts to individual conduc- assembly of the connector and backshell, it is suggested
tors in accordance with established practices. (Crimp that Glenair’s connector holding tools, strap wrenches and
or solder in place). connector pliers be used.

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