PCT-ECN-CT Connector Compression Tool

Instruction Guide

Using PCT-TRSXL-xx Compression Connectors and PCT MoCSY®7 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

PCT-ECN-CT Connector Compression Tool
for use with 18 and 21 mm stroke length F-type connectors
including PCT-TRS-xx connectors

Products Used in This Guide

PCT-ECN-CT Connector Compression Tool 

PCT-TRSXL-xx Connector
TRS Series XL6 and XL59

Preparing the Coaxial Cable

1. Prepare coaxial cable with a standard approved 1/4” x 5/16” cable prep tool.

2. Remove trimmed jacket and core plug from cable.

3. For tri-shield cable: Remove the outer layer of foil.
For quad cable: Fold back the first layer of braid wire, remove the outer layer of foil tape and fold back the second layer of braid.

4. To reduce cable insertion force: Evenly flare and separate the braid.

Installing Connectors on to the Prepped Cable

1. Push the connector straight on so that the cable dielectric is properly aligned inside the connector mandrel.
Cable dielectric should be flush with the bottom of the nut.

2. A slight twist in one direction can be used to ease the cable insertion. However, avoid excessive twisting.

Using The Compression Tool

1. The compression tool includes a stroke length reducer.  The reducer can be added or removed depending on the stroke length required for the connector being used.

2. With the handle in the open position,

place the cable and connector into the tool against the plunger tip.

COMPRESSING THE CONNECTOR

1. Compress the connector by completely closing the tool handle.  This ensures the  connector sleeve is fully compressed onto the cable.

2. Remove the connector assembly from the tool and jumper assembly is completed.