Metrix MX8020-001 User Manual

MX8020-001 Cable Connector Kit Manual

Manual for Trimming the Cable and Connecng the

Connector to an MX8031 Extension Cable

The Metrix MX8020-001 Cable Trimming and
Connector Kit provides an easy way to reduce
the length of an extension cable and maintain
the electrical integrity of the MX8030/8031 or
MX2030/2031 Proximity Probe System. This
kit coupled with the Metrix Digital Proxim-

ity System soware provides the means for

plants, OEM’s and packagers to clean up their
cabinets and enclosures from the usual coils
of cable associated with Proximity Probe
Systems.

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MX8020-001 Cable Connector Kit Manual

Parts Included

Quanty Descripon

1 Hand Crimping Tool

1 Crimping Tool Die for Cable Connectors

1 Triaxial Cable Cuer (Black Cartridge)

1 Wire Cuer

1 Wire Stripper

10 MX8031 Cable Connectors

10 Shrink Tubing Segments

Parts not Included, but recommended for procedure

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Heat Gun (for the Shrink Tubing)

• Safety Glasses

Accessories not included

MX8020-002 Cable Connector Rell Kit

Quanty Descripon

1 Cable Cuer Cartridge (Black)

20 MX8031 Cable Connectors

20 Shrink Tubing Segments

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Procedure:

1. Cut the MX8031 Triaxial Cable to the desired length using an appropriate wire cung
tool.

2. Use the Triaxial Cable Cuer with the Black Cartridge (1 acve blade) to remove
approximately 25mm (1.0”) of the outer shield of the triaxial cable. This is the most

dicult step of this process. The armor shield is very tough and rugged. Be careful with
sharp edges and bare wires. With proper blade adjustment, rotate the cuer at least
ten mes for a clean cut. Use the wire strippers to remove the triaxial shield (10 AWG,

2.6mm). A proper cut may leave the clear coaxial jacket of the coaxial cable (clear plas-

c covering) intact. Adjust the blade and tension to obtain the desired depth of cut,

you don’t want to cut through the coaxial shield so you may have to remove the clear
coaxial jacket with the wire stripping tool (14 AWG, 1.6mm).

3. Remove the clear coaxial jacket without cung into the coaxial shield using the wire
stripping tool if necessary. Put the shield ferrule over the coaxial cable shield, with the
thicker edge away from the cut (or trimmed) end. Move the ferrule down the coaxial
cable so it meets the blue triaxial cable. Slide on the blue heat shrink tubing.

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4. Pull back, and fan out, the wire coaxial shield to the ferrule to expose the center con­ductor insulator and conductor. Use the wire strippers to expose approximately 6mm
(0.25”) of the center conductor (22 AMG, 0.80mm). Gently twist the center conductor
wire, then slide the center core pin onto the center conductor wire and insulator.

6mm

12mm

6mm

5. Push the shield onto the shield side of the center core pin. Slide the ferrule onto the

center core pin to cover 30% of the back end of the center core pin. Trim o the

shield to 30% engagement on the pin. This will allow the ferrule to slide up easier and

sll maintain shield engagement. Put the wire strippers in the locked positon and use
the strippers as a dri (stop) for the pin body. This will help you with counter force to

slide the ferrule on. Do not let the center core pin slip while sliding on the ferrule. Do
not let shield wire extrude beyond the ferrule, or it will make installing the connector

dicult. Remove excess coaxial shield that will not t under the ferrule. Note: The

shield takes the cable load not the center pin conductor.

6. Crimp the center core pin, using the .041 hole, next to the connector insulaon. Use

the kit supplied die and crimping tool. Note: The crush is very light on the center pin

conductor.

Shrink Wrap

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7. Slide the connector onto the center core pin and ferrule. Be careful to ensure the
center core pin comes through the connector. Crimp the connector, using the .178

hexagon hole, at the ridge line. Test the connecon by pulling on the connector with

approximately 8kg (20lbs) of force. Use the hot air gun to shrink the tubing onto the

connecon.

8. Test the modied MX8031 extension cable. Ensure you have an open circuit between
the center pin and the connector case. Ensure you have connuity between the
cases at both ends of the cable. Ensure you have connuity between the pin at one

end and center conductor at the other end. If any of these checks are not true you

must do the connecon over again.

9. Ensure you program the Metrix DPS unit (MX2033 or MX2034) for the closest meter

electrical length that you now have. Verify the system is linear. Perform calibraon if
necessary. For instrucons on how to modify the Metrix DPS conguraon, from the
Factory Purchased conguraon go to the below link.

hp://www.metrixvibraon.com/tenants/metrix/documents/100545.pdf

info@metrixvibraon.com

8824 Fallbrook Dr. Houston, TX 77064, USA

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Aer Hours (CST) Technical Assistance: 1.713.452.9703

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