Extron Electronics CTU 100 User Manual

User’s Guide

CTU 100

Universal Termination Compression Tool

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CTU 100 Universal Termination Compression Tool

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Preparing the Cable

1. Insert the cable end into the properly sized hole (RG6 and

RG 59 in the larger hole, mini HR and mini 59 in the
smaller hole) in the cable stripper and line up the cable end
flush with the side of the tool. See the illustration at right.

2. Rotate the tool several times in one direction and then
several times in the opposite direction. For RG6 and RG 59
cables only, apply pressure. Do not over cut the braids.

Center
Conductor

Leave foil in place

(if present).

1/4"

1/4"

NOTE

For RG6 and RG59 cable only,

apply pressure to top and
bottom of cable stripper to cut
through outer insulation.

3. Pull the cable out of the tool with the tool still closed.

4. For Mini HR and Mini 59 cables only, straighten and

smooth the stranded center conductor. Do not twist the
conductor. This will help deter crumpling or “frizzing” of

RG6/

RG59

the stranded cable when the center pin is installed.

5. Ensure that the dielectric is rounded and that no braid is wrapped around the center core.

6. Fold back the braid. Do not remove the foil.

7. For RG59 HR

plenum cable only, gently twist the foil to ensure that it is tighly molded to the

dielectric and that it is not peeled away from the dielectric.

Using the Universal Compression Tool and Adapters

(Adapters are used for terminating RCA and F-type connectors only)

Dielectric

1/4"

Braid

Illustration is not to scale.

Mini HR/
Mini 59

Outer
Insulation

Two adapters, one gold and one
silver, are shipped with the
universal compression tool.
These adapters are only required
for RCA and F-type connectors.

See Part Numbers on
the rear page for proper
applications.

If applicable, unscrew the adapter from

1

bottom of the compression tool.

CAUTION

Opened

Insert the connector into the plunger.

3

Centered

Top Vi ew

If applicable, insert the adapter

2

into the plunger.

Using the wrong adapter can damage the tool and/or connector.

Use no adapter for BNC connectors.

Use the gold adapter for gold RCA and F connectors only.

Use the silver adaper for nickel RCA and F connectors only.

Compress the connector until you feel firm

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resistance or the tool’s handle reaches the body.

For Mini HR or Mini 59 cable, use your fre
hand to firmly push the cable into the tool

Closed

Side View

as you close the tool.

Ensure that the cable and connector
are centered over the plunger and go
straight into the plunger and not at an
angle.

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