Furuno F A R Marine RADAR User Manual


 
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Fabricating signal cable RW-6895
13. At the signal cable gland on the scanner unit, unfasten the clamping gland and remove
gasket and flat washers.
14. Shorten the signal cable making the length from the cable gland to the cable end 500 mm.
Remove the vinyl sheath by 550 mm; the armor by 540 mm.
Approx. 550 mm
Anti-corrosive
vinyl sheath
Armor
Approx. 540 mm
Inner shield
Outer shield
Figure 2-5 Fabricating the signal cable RW-6895
15. Unravel the outer shield with a screwdriver or similar tool to expose the cores beneath the
outer shield. Similarly, expose the cores beneath the inner shield. Mark all cores for future
identification.
16. As shown in Figure 2-6, slide the clamping gland, washers and gasket onto the signal cable.
Fold back the armor by 5 mm, and then pass it through the two flat washers.
Gasket
Armor
Clamping gland
Washer
Washer
Gland body
Seal with putty
after tightening.
Figure 2-6 Passing clamping gland, washers and gasket on signal cable
17. Unfasten the terminal board RTB-801.
18. Pass the signal cable behind the terminal board plate for cable MPYCY-12, and then pass it
through the locking wire saddle.