Tyco Electronics Corporation
300 Constitutional Drive
Menlo Park, CA. 94025 U.S.A.
No: RPIP-683-00
Rev: F
Date: Dec. 06, 2006
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Installation Procedure for
RF-One-Step BNC and TNC Connectors
1.0 Products / Cables
Products RG Cables (See Note) Raychem Cables
RBD-50-L-XX
RTD-50-L-XX RG 165 U RG 215 U
RG 213 U RG 225 U
RG 214 U
RBD-50-M-XX
RTD-50-M-XX RG 58 CU RG 303 U
RG 141 AU RG 400 U
RG 142 BU
5019D3318
5020A1311
RBD-50-P-XX
RTD-50-P-XX RG 223
RBD-50-S-XX
RTD-50-S-XX RG 174 U RG 196 AU
RG 178 BU RG 316 U
RG 188 AU
5026A1311
5028A1317
5030A1317
RBD-75-L-XX
RTD-75-L-XX RG 6 AU RG 144 U
RG 11 AU RG 219 U
RG 12 AU RG 59 BU
RBD-75-M-XX
RTD-75-M-XX RG 179 BU
RG 187 AU 7524A1311
7528A1317
RBD-75-S-XX
RTD-75-S-XX 7530A1317
Note: The cables listed are normally compatible with the connectors listed. Cable
dimensions must meet the dimensions listed in the cable dimensions table in the
applicable RBD or RTD connector Specification Control Drawing. User should
verify connector / cable compatibility
2.0 Application Equipment
A) CV-1981 with reflector PR 25 (S or M size), or PR 25-D (L size).
- Setting: 7 - 8.
- Recommended Temperature = 420°C.
B) Steinel HL1802E with Steinel soldering reflector.
PR 25 (S or M size), or PR 25-D (L size) may be used with HL1802E Adapter.
- Setting: 11 to 12, high speed.
-Temperature: 420°C.
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3.0 Cable Preparation
- It is recommended to pre-tin the center conductor before installing S size.
- For RG-303/U, add 1.0 mm to each dimension.
4.0 Assembly
- Pass the black tubing (3) over the prepared cable.
- Slide the cable into the transition until it bottoms.
5.0 Termination of the Transition
Note: Gently hold or support the connector during heating so it does not change position on the
cable. Holding the cable too tightly against the transition while heating may seal the cable
dielectric to the connector insulator. This may prevent solder flow into center conductor
termination area, causing solder to squirt outside the insulation sleeve.
Allow hot air gun, fitted with the appropriate reflector (see paragraph 2), to warm up.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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Date: Dec. 06, 2006
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A) Position the solder ring (1) in the reflector at position (A), and heat it until the ring
melts, flows into the solder delivery holes, and completely disappears. Continue heating
for 3 to 5 seconds.
B) Move the reflector to position (B), butting it against the Hex flange.
Heat until - the SolderShield collapses and the solder melts and flows.
- the solder ring (2) melts and flows (L or M size).
C) Shrink the sleeve down on the cable insulation. Let the assembly cool down before
handling. Avoid direct heat to low temperature cable jackets.
6.0 Inspection
Check: - Solder rings (1) and (2) have melted and flowed, and no ring shape is
visible.
- The sleeve and wire insulation show no signs of mechanical damage or
overheating.
7.0 Connector Assembly
- Push the insulator into the body (straight body only).
- Install O-ring into the connector body, if provided in the kit.
- Screw the transition into the connector until the Hex flange of the transition bottoms on
the body.
- Recommended tightening torque: 3 N.m. (26 in.lbs.).
Straight Plug Connector
Angle Plug Connector
Tyco Electronics Corporation
300 Constitutional Drive
Menlo Park, CA. 94025 U.S.A.
No: RPIP-683-00
Rev: F
Date: Dec. 06, 2006
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8.0 Protection of the Transition
- For sizes L and M, you can position the black tubing on the connector body or on the
transition.
- For size S, position the black tubing on the transition.
- Heat until the tubing shrinks down on the cable insulation and the adhesive melts.
Allow the assembly to cool down before handling.
Tubing on the Connector Body (M, L) Tubing on the Transition (S, M, L)
9.0 Repair Procedure
Transitions can be usually replaced without cutting the cable, if the cable used has the
following characteristics:
- The temperature rating is greater than 125°C, and
- The dielectric is a solid (non-foam) material, such as FEP or TFE.
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Date: Dec. 06, 2006
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Transition Removal and Replacement:
- Score the black strain relief tubing lengthwise. It is not necessary to cut all the way
through.
- Heat the tubing. The tubing will separate along the score line. Pull the tubing off with
pliers.
- Unscrew the connector body from the transition and remove the insulator and O-ring, if
present.
- Score the tubing over the shield. Heat the transition as in (5) until the solder melts and
flows.
- Pull the transition off the cable.
- Inspect the cable for damage and re-strip if necessary.
- Reassemble per sections (4) and (5). Replace any damage components.
10.0 Replacement Parts:
TRA - NN - XY - 00 - KT*
M Male (Pin)
F Female (Socket)
S Small
M Medium
L Large
50 = 50 ohm
75 = 75 ohm
* Includes Teflon insulator and strain relief tubing.
Connector Bodies:
RXD - B - 0Y
0 - Straight Plug.
1 - Right Angle Plug.**
2 - Straight Bulkhead Jack.
3 - Straight Jack.
4 - Straight Panel Jack.
B - Bayonet.
T - Threaded.
** Accepts male (pin) transition only. Teflon insulator supplied in transition kit is not used
with right angle plug body.
Tyco Electronics reserves the right to amend this drawing at any time. Users should evaluate the suitability of the product for their application U NLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
