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Figure 4-13 Fitting the LAN Cables in the FastConnect Bus Connector
6ES7972-0B.50-0XA0

Figure 4-14 Fitting the LAN Cables in the FastConnect Bus Connector 6G1500-0FC00

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4.2.3 Using the FastConnect Stripping Tool for Preparing FC Cables

The steps required to strip a cable are illustrated using the using the FastConnect
bus connector with a 90° cable outlet 6ES7972-0BB50-0XA0.
They apply analogously to the FastConnect bus connector with a 180° cable outlet
6GK1500-0FC00.

1. How to hold the stripping
tool in the right hand
2. Measure the length to be
stripped by holding the cable
against the template. Mark
the position using the index
finger of your left hand.
3. Insert the measured end of
the cable into the tool as far
as allowed by the index finger
of the left hand.

4. Clamp the end of the cable 5. Turn the tool four times in 6. Keeping the tool closed,
in the stripping tool. the direction of the arrow for remove it from the end of the
PVC insulation (eight times cable. If the cut is poor,
for PUR or PE insulation). change the blade cassette.

7. Remnants remain in the 8. Remove the protective 9. Fit the FastConnect cable
tool. After opening the tool, layer from the cores. into the connector.
the remnants of the cable can
be removed.

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A1, B1 A2, B2
Incoming cable A1, B1
Outgoing cable A2, B2
Terminating resistor with
disconnect function
1. Undo the screw of the
strain relief.
4. Fit the incoming cable into
the contact cover labeled A1,
B1 (remember to keep the
color coding consistent).
7. Press down the contact
cover firmly.
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Switch
“ON”
When you use the connector
at the end of a segment, set
the switch to “ON”
(disconnect function)
2. Turn back the strain relief
clamp.
5. Press down the contact
cover firmly.
8. Turn back the strain relief
clamp.
Switch
“OFF”
When you use the connector
within a segment, set the
switch to “OFF”.
3. Lift the contact cover.
6. If you use the connector
within a segment, fit the
outgoing cable into the
contact cover labeled A2, B2.
9. Tighten the screw of the
strain relief clamp.
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