DX Engineering DXE-SNS-CT1 User Manual

Compression Tool for Snap-N-Seal® 75 Coax Connectors DXE- SNS-CT1
DXE-SNS-CT1-INS Rev 4a
1. Place the coaxial cable end into the DXE-CPT-659 Cable Striper and rotate the tool around the cable until the
cutting action is complete as shown.
Fold the braided shield back onto the outer jacket.
2. Insert the prepared DXE-F6 - 75 F-6 Style Direct Bury Coaxial Cable fully into the Snap-N-Seal® F-
Connector as shown. Ensure the center conductor is slightly sticking out the end is as shown.
3. Place the Snap-N-Seal® connector with coaxial cable into the DXE-SNS-CTI Compression tool as shown.
4. Fully squeeze the DXE-SNS-CTI Compression Tool handles together to completely compress the Snap-N-
Seal® connector as shown.
5. Remove completed coaxial cable assembly from DXE-SNS-CTI Compression Tool.
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Available Accessories for the DXE-SNS-CT1 F-Connector Compression Tool
75 F-6 Style Direct Bury Coax, 1000 ft. Spool - DXE-F6-1000
Hi Quality, 75 F6 type "Flooded" Coax Sold by the spool, or as Custom Cable Assemblies
Center Conductor:
18WG Copper-Clad Steel 19Nominal Diameter: 0.040 in.
Dielectric:
Gas Expanded Polyethylene Nominal Diameter Over Dielectric: 0.180 in.
Shield:
1st Shield:
Aluminum-Polypropylene-Aluminum Laminated Tape with overlap Bonded to the Dielectric Nominal Diameter Over Tape: 0.187 in.
2nd Shield:
34 AWG Aluminum Braid Wire 60% Coverage
Jacket:
PE (Flooded for Underground) Nominal Diameter Over Jacket: 0.272 in. Nominal Jacket Thickness: 0.030 in.
Electrical Properties:
Impedance: 75.0 +/- 3.0 Velocity of Propagation: 85.0% Nominal
We recommend the use of Snap-N-Seal connectors to ensure a high quality and weather resistant feedline connection. The proper compression tool must be used to install these connectors.
DXE-SNS6-25 - Watertight Coax Connector, Snap-N-Seal® for CATV F-6 Cable, 25 pieces Snap-N-Seal® is an environmentally sealed CATV F coax connector system for harsh environments. The connectors have a
unique, 360 degree radial compression system that offers the signal leakage protection required for high performance receive systems.
Quad sealed system prevents moisture from migrating into the connection 360 degree radial compression provides superior RF integrity (-95dB typical, 60%
bonded foil cable)
Easy cable preparation Connector to cable retention of 40 lbs minimum Superb impedance match to 1 GHz Manufactured of high quality 360 brass, cadmium plated with yellow chromate coating
for maximum corrosion resistance
UV-resistant plastic and O-rings provide a reliable environmentally sealed connector
DXE-CPT-659 - Coax Cable Stripper for CATV F-6, RG-6 and RG-59 coax. Includes 1 Replacement Blade Prepares CATV F6, RG-6 and RG-59 coax cable for the installation of an "F" type connector
One-step cutting motion Precision cut No nicks or scratches to conductor Includes 1 replacement blade
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