/ / ™ ® ULTIMATE SNAP-N-SEAL “F” Series Compression Connectors ™ ® Thomas & Betts introduces the Ultimate Snap-N-Seal ® Compression Connector, the newest addition to the Snap-N-Seal system. Look for the classic design of this T&B connector. With its user-friendly, pre-positioned and detachably coupled plastic ™ ® sleeve, the Ultimate Snap-N-Seal Connector incorporates time-proven advantages for a reliable connection. DESIGN FEATURES • One connector for 6 Series SCTE specification drop cables including 60% braid, tri-shield and quad shield. • To reduce assembly time and simplify installation, the plastic sleeve is pre-positioned and detachably coupled to the connector body. • The plastic sleeve’s separability from the connector body further simplifies difficult installations. • True 360° compression onto cable ensures superior RF shielding performance. • Installation requires one-step 1/4" - 1/4" cable preparation. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION • Quad-sealed system prevents moisture migration. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES • Incorporates an iridescent chromate finish plus UV resistant NUT, POST AND COLLAR: BRASS plastic and O-rings to provide a reliable, environmentally NUT AND COLLAR FINISH: CADMIUM PLATED WITH IRIDESCENT CHROMATE COATING sealed product. POST FINISH: TIN PLATED O-RING: ETHYLENE PROPYLENE • Cable retention exceeds 40 lb. minimum as specified by the SCTE. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES RETURN LOSS: >-30 dB UP TO 1 GHZ TYPICAL INSERTION LOSS: <-0.18 dB UP TO 1 GHZ TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CABLE RETENTION: 40 LBS MIN. COMPLIES TO SCTE IPS-SP-404 CABLE INSERTION FORCE: <20 LBS TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES TEMPERATURE RATING: -40°F (-40°C) TO 140°F (60°C) ORDERING INFORMATION † Catalog Sleeve Tool Inner Outer Number Color Pack Pack SNS1P6U Red 1+2 or 3 50 1000 †TOOL: 1 = CST596 OR CST596711 2 = SNSUTL 3 = IT1000 Order # CDS-SNSULT Thomas & Betts Corporation/Communications Division Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000 • Fax: 800-285-4315 / 800-283-6756 / 901-252-1312 Copyright 2004 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ® ® LRC SNAP-N-SEAL “F” Series Male One Piece Compression Connectors ® Thomas & Betts introduces Snap-N-Seal One Piece Compression ® Connectors, the newest addition to the Snap-N-Seal system. With its user-friendly, pre-positioned and detachably coupled plastic ® sleeve, the Snap-N-Seal One Piece Connector incorporates ® time-proven advantages for a reliable connection. Snap-N-Seal One Piece Connectors use the same proven 360° compression ® ® design and installation tools as other LRC Snap-N-Seal products. DESIGN FEATURES • To reduce assembly time and simplify installation, the plastic sleeve is pre-positioned and detachably coupled to the connector body. • The plastic sleeve’s separability from the connector body further simplifies difficult installations. • True 360° compression onto cable ensures superior RF shielding performance, -95 dB effective shielding (typical on 60% bonded foil cable). • Permanently stamped part numbers and color-coded sleeves for easy identification before and after installation. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION • Installation requires one-step 1/4” - 1/4” cable preparation and standard compression tools used for all 59 & 6 series PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ® NUT, POST AND COLLAR: BRASS Snap-N-Seal product families. NUT AND COLLAR FINISH: CADMIUM PLATED WITH IRIDESCENT CHROMATE COATING • Quad-sealed system prevents moisture migration. POST FINISH: TIN PLATED O-RING: ETHYLENE PROPYLENE • Incorporates an iridescent chromate finish plus UV resistant plastic and O-rings to provide a reliable, environmentally sealed ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES product. RETURN LOSS: -30 dB UP TO 1 GHz TYPICAL INSERTION LOSS: ≤ -0.18 dB UP TO 1 GHz TYPICAL • Superb return loss performance of -30 dB to 1GHz. RFI SHIELDING: -95 dB TYPICAL (60% BONDED FOIL CABLE) • Cable retention exceeds 40 lb. minimum as specified by the SCTE. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CABLE RETENTION : 40 LBS. MIN. COMPLIES TO SCTE IPS-SP-404 CABLE INSERTION FORCE: <20 LBS ORDERING INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES † Catalog PostSleeveSleeveTool Inner Outer TEMPERATURE RATING: -40°F (-40°C) TO 140°F (60°C) Number I.D. I.D. Color Pack Pack SNS1P59 .154 .253 Orange 1+2 50 1000 1.265 TYPICAL SNS1P59QS .154 .275 Green 1+2 50 1000 SNS1P59HEC .154 .290 White 1+2 50 1000 3/8"-32UNEF-20 SNS1P6 .191 .290 Blue 1+2 50 1000 THREAD SIZE SNS1P6QS .191 .315 Violet 1+2 50 1000 †TOOL: 1 = CST596 OR CST596711 2 = SNSUTL 7/16" HEX Example of SNS1P6 Order # CDSNS1P Thomas & Betts Corporation/Communications Division Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000 • Fax: 800-285-4315 / 800-283-6756 / 901-252-1312 Copyright 2004 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ® ® LRC SNAP-N-SEAL Drop Products Kit SNSKIT1P6 Snap-N-Seal drop connectors for 6 Series cable fea- ture industry leading compression technology. They are the coax cable connection of choice for advanced, broadband communication and satellite companies such as Comcast, Charter, EchoStar and Time Warner. Most problems occur at the connector due to incorrect cable preparation or connector instal- lation. The Snap-N-Seal system is designed to mini- mize problems due to craftsmanship issues and to significantly reduce future connector related mainte- nance issues. WHAT MAKES SNAP-N-SEAL CONNECTORS UNIQUE? • 100% waterproof - superior environmental seal pre- vents any moisture from entering the connection • 15 year industry track record - more than 1 billion sold with no recorded performance degradation • True 360° compression design ensures superior RF signal performance • Simple and quick to install requiring the industry’s lowest hand compression force on the installation tool • Color-coded with permanently stamped part num- bers for easy connector identification both before and after installation • Visual and audible signals when proper installation is achieved KIT CONTENTS • 50 Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6 Connectors for 6 Series CATV Cables TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SNAP-N-SEAL CONNECTORS • 50 Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6QS Connectors 6 Series PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Quad Shielded CATV Cables NUT, POST AND COLLAR: BRASS CDA360 NUT AND COLLAR FINISH: CADMIUM PLATED WITH IRIDESCENT CHROMATE COATING • SNSUTL Snap-N-Seal Connector Installation Tool POST FINISH: TIN PLATED O-RING: ETHYLENE PROPYLENE • CST596711 CATV Cable Preparation Tool (for 59, 6, ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 7 and 11 Series Cables) RETURN LOSS: ≥ -30DB UP TO 1GHZ TYPICAL INSERTION LOSS: ≤ -0.18DB UP TO 1GHZ TYPICAL • Product Reference Card - with Installation RFI SHIELDING: -95DB TYPICAL (60% BONDED FOIL CABLE) Instructions MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CABLE RETENTION: 40 LBS. MIN. COMPLIES TO SCTE INDUSTRY STANDARD IPS-SP-404 ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES TEMPERATURE RATING: -40° F (-40° C) TO 140° F (60° C) Order # CDSNSKIT Thomas & Betts Corporation/Communications Division Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000 • Fax: 800-285-4315 / 800-283-6756 / 901-252-1312 Copyright 2004 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ® SNAP-N-SEAL RCA Type Male Compression Connectors ® Extending the use of our Snap-N-Seal technology, Thomas & ® Betts introduces the Snap-N-Seal RCA connector. Designed to interface with all standard RCA female jacks and utilizing standard or tri-shield SCTE specification 6 series drop cable, this product gives the installer maximum flexibility for creating and placing audio cables in home entertainment systems. DESIGN FEATURES ® • Features Snap-N-Seal technology for simple and reliable installations. • Designed to interface with RCA female (JACK) per IEC Specification 60603-14. • Cadmium plated connector body and precision integral contact provide maximum reliability. • Installation requires one-step 1/4”-1/4” cable preparation and standard compression tools used for all 59 and 6 series ® Snap-N-Seal product families. • Color coded sleeves based on industry standards for RCA connector applications. 1.741 Typical For Series 6 Cable Post ID= .191 Sleeve ID= .290 Terminal Accepts .032 to .040 Dia Pin Sleeve TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BODY COMPONENTS: BRASS BODY FINISH: CADMIUM TERMINAL/CONTACT: BRASS BERILLIUM COPPER ORDERING INFORMATION INSULATORS: TPX ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES † Catalog Sleeve Tool Inner Outer RETURN LOSS: -30 dB UP TO 20 MHZ TYPICAL Number Color Code Pack Pack INSERTION LOSS: -0.05 dB UP TO 20 MHZ TYPICAL RFI SHIELDING: -120 dB UP TO 20 MHZ TYPICAL SNS1P6RMBL Blue 1+2 36 432 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SNS1P6RMY Yellow 1+2 36 432 CABLE RETENTION : 40 LBS MIN. COMPLIES TO SCTE IPS-SP-404 SNS1P6RMW White 1+2 36 432 CABLE INSERTION FORCE: <20 LBS SNS1P6RMR Red 1+2 36 432 ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES SNS1P6RMG Green 1+2 36 432 TEMPERATURE RATING: -40°F (-40°C) TO 140°F (60°C) SNS1P6RMBK Black 1+2 36 432 †TOOL: 1 = CST596 OR CST596711 2 = SNSUTL Order # CDS-SNSRCA Thomas & Betts Corporation/Communications Division Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000 • Fax: 800-285-4315 / 800-283-6756 / 901-252-1312 Copyright 2004 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ® ® LRC SNAP-N-SEAL BNC Compression Connectors ® Introducing super premium Snap-N-Seal precision BNC compression connectors from Thomas & Betts. Four connector options are available. SNS59HECBNC designed for applications ® using CommScope series F59HEC-2 Headend Cable, S59HEC Headend Cable, or Times Fiber Communications, Inc. series 02241V Headend Cables. SNS59HECBNCB designed ® for applications using Belden series 1505A Serial Digital Video ® Cable, 9167 Broadband Headend Cable or Belden 9275 or 8241 cables. SNS6BNC designed for applications using RG6 cable. SNS6QSBNC designed for applications using RG6 quad shield cable. DESIGN FEATURES ® • High performance, 75 ohm Snap-N-Seal BNC Male TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION connectors feature precision coaxial contacts for demanding PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MECHANICAL PROPERTIES bandwidth applications. BODY COMPONENTS: BRASS CDA 360 CABLE RETENTION : 40 LBS MIN. BODY FINISH: NICKEL COMPLIES TO SCTE IPS-SP-404 • True 360 degree compression onto cable ensures optimum NUT: ZINC ALLOY WITH NICKEL PLATE CABLE INSERTION FORCE: <20 LBS TERMINAL/CONTACT: BERYLLIUM RF shielding performance, -65dB effective shielding. ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES COPPER WITH SILVER PLATE INSULATORS: TPX TEMPERATURE RATING: -40°F (-40°C) • BNC Male Plug interface is designed to nominal Mil Spec O-RINGS: ETHYLENE PROPYLENE TO 140°F (60°C) C-39012 with 75 ohm characteristic impedance. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES ® • Integral silver-plated contact and Snap-N-Seal design RETURN LOSS: -30 dB UP TO 1 GHZ TYPICAL INSERTION LOSS: -0.2 dB UP TO 1 GHZ TYPICAL ensures ease of installation and reliable, high frequency return RFI SHIELDING: -65 dB TYPICAL loss performance of -30dB to 1 GHz. • Installation requires one-step 1/4" - 1/4" cable preparation and standard compression tools (CST596, CST596711 and ® SNSUTL) used for all 59 & 6 series Snap-N-Seal product families, saving installation time. ORDERING INFORMATION † Catalog Cable Center Cond Post SleeveSleeveTool Inner Outer Number Types Dia Range ID ID Color Pack Pack SNS59HECBNC COMMSCOPE F59 HEC-2 .022 TO .036 0.154 0.290 WHITE 1+2 40 480 TIMES FIBER 02240V TIMES FIBER 02241V COMMSCOPE S59 HEC SNS59HECBNCB BELDEN 9167 BROADBAND HEADEND .022 TO .036 0.154 0.253 ORANGE 1+2 40 480 BELDEN 1505A SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO BELDEN 8241 SNS6BNC RG6 .032 TO .040 0.191 0.290 BLUE 1+2 40 480 SNS6QSBNC RG6QS .032 TO .040 0.191 0.315 VIOLET 1+2 40 480 † 1 = CST596 OR CST596711 2 = SNSUTL COMMSCOPE IS A TRADEMARK OF COMMSCOPE PROPERTIES, INC. BELDEN IS A TRADEMARK OF BELDEN WIRE AND CABLE COMPANY Order # Thomas & Betts Corporation/Communications Division Tel: 800-685-9452 / 800-920-0328 / 901-252-5000 • Fax: 800-285-4315 / 800-283-6756 / 901-252-1312 Copyright 2004 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ® Snap-N-Seal Industry Leading Compression Technology T&B Connector Cable Sleeve T&B Connector Cable Sleeve Image Image Catalog # Type Color Catalog # Type Color F Series Male Environmentally Sealed Connectors RCA-Type Connectors SNS1P6 Series 6 Blue SNS1P6RMBL Series 6 Blue SNS1P6QS Series 6QS Violet SNS1P6RMY Series 6 Yellow SNS1P59 Series 59 Orange SNS1P6RMW Series 6 White SNS1P59QS Series 59QS Green SNS1P6RMR Series 6 Red ® Snap-N-Seal Tools SNS1P6RMG Series 6 Green T&B Tool Cable Image Catalog # Type Compression Installation Tool SNS1P6RMBK Series 6 Black Series 59, 59QS, Precision BNC Plug Connectors SNSUTL 6 and 6QS SNS6BNC Series 6 Blue Cable Stripping Tool Series 59, 59QS, 6, SNS6QSBNC Series 6QS Violet CST596711 6QS, 7 and 11 For more information call 800-920-0328 ©2004. Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. SNS-LC1 23 01/04/2M Cable Preparation Tips Safety Wear eye protection when installing these • Cut cable end squarely connectors. Follow NEC, SCTE, CSA, Local Codes and/or Satellite TV Standards for proper grounding. • If braid or center conductor is scored or cut, re-prep cable • Score and remove outer foil on Tri and Quad Shielded Cable • No braid should touch the center conductor PVC or PE % Braid Bonded Foam Center Conductor, Jacket Foil Dielectric Usually Copper • Ensure center conductor is straight Clad Steel and clean Connector Installation Cut cable end square Position connector 1 4 (Detach sleeve only if Position cable in cutting required for cable tool and rotate tool until 4a insertion) cable jacket is easily removed. 2 Bottom connector, post flush at dielectric 5 Properly prepared cable 1/4” – 1/4” 2a 1/4” 1/4” Compress sleeve Fold back braid 6 3 For more information call 800-920-0328 ©2004. Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved. SNS-LC1 23 01/04/2M