Cablematic Ripley SDT Series Manual de usuario
SDT
Single Drop Trimmer U.S.PAT.No. 6,253.641
Thank you for choosing a Cablematic® tool manufactured by the Ripley Company. The proper use of this cable
preparation tool will result in error free preparation of the drop cable end. In one step, both the center conductor
and braid exposure lengths are prepared to SCTE and Bellcore specifications.
The Single Drop Trimmer (SDT) will perform industry specified preparations of 1/4” and 1/8” braid exposure on
all 59, 6, 7 and 11 series drop cables. The center conductor is trimmed to a 1/4” length on all cables. Blade
cassettes are color coded and marked for easy identification of the cable size and braid exposure length. The 59/6
(red) blade cassettes are for use with all 59 or 6 series drop cable constructions and the 7 (green) blade cassettes
are for use on any 7 series drop cable construction. Due to the variations of 11 series drop cable currently used in
the CATV industry, there are two different 11 blade cassettes. This feature allows the user a choice of cassettes
best suited for their particular cable. The 11Q (gray) blade cassette is designed for .032 (.812mm) nominal jacket
thickness and is specifically for current Belden, CommScope and Times Fiber Communications 11 quad series
construction. The 11 (black) blade cassette is designed for .040 (1.02mm) nominal jacket thickness and is
specifically designed for all current 11 series standard and tri shield cables and Trilogy Quad shield cables.
Tool Instructions:
Insure that the proper SDT model has been selected for the cable you
are stripping. Please refer to the cassette and tool ordering guide on
page two of these instructions.
1. Cut the cable squarely with a side/diagonal wire cutter. Reform the
cable end to a round diameter. If a messengered or siamese cable is
used it may be necessary to remove the remaining webbing material for
proper connectorization. This can be done with the Ripley Drop Cable
Slitter (DCS).
2. Place the cable between the jaws of the tool in the direction of the
arrow on bottom of tool as in Figure 2. The jaws are opened by
pressing Lever A in Figure 1. Position the end of the cable to the right
edge of the lower jaw as indicated in Figure 2. This will insure proper
conductor length. (For tool models supplied with a built in strip stop,
position the cable end to the stop on the lower jaw. This also ensures
proper conductor length.
Figure 1
Side View
Figure 2
Bottom View
Warning: This tool is not insulated against electrical shock and should be used with
electrically insulated gloves. This tool is not to be used for purposes other than intended.
Replaceable
Blade Cassette Finger Loop
Ergonomic Design
Lever A
Lower Jaw
Cable stops
at this edge
Cassette Release
continued on other side
Warranty: RIPLEY warrants its products against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from date of shipment from the RIPLEY factory provided the product is utilized in accordance with instructions
and specified ratings.
46 Nooks Hill Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 800-528-8665
Int’l: (01) 860-635-2200
Fax: (01) 860-635-3631
E-mail: info@ripley-tools.com
Internet: www.ripley-tools.com
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3. While continuing to hold the cable, as close to the tool as possible, with your left hand, slowly rotate the
tool in a forward direction around the cable. This may be simplified by using the “finger loop” on the end of
the tool. Rotate the tool 3-5 revolutions until you can no longer hear any braid or shielding being cut and/or
the tool spins freely on the cable (7 and 11 cables may require more revolutions). On series 11 cable it may
be necessary to set the blade before rotating the tool. This is accomplished by rotating the tool one time while
squeezing the jaws. Once this is done the tool will guide itself around the cable.
4. With your right hand, firmly grasp the blade cassette area of the tool and pull the tool away from the cable
end. Preparation is now complete.
5. Open the tool and discard any remaining jacket or dielectric waste material.
6. Check the trimmed cable end to ensure that the braid, dielectric and jacket are cut cleanly and that the
center conductor is clean.
Model DropCable Series Replacement Cassettes Color
SDT596-250 59, 6, Std. Tri& Quad RC596-250 Red
SDT7-250 7 Std. Tri & Quad RC7-250 Green
SDT11-250* 11 Std Tri & Quad RC11-250 Black
RC11Q-250 Gray
SDT COAX 9-250 Euro Coax9 RC9 -250 Green
Model DropCable Series Replacement Cassettes Color
SDT596-125 59, 6, Std. Tri& Quad RC596-125 Blue
SDT7-125 7 Std. Tri & Quad RC7-125 Tan
SDT11-125** 11 Std Tri & Quad RC11-125 Yellow
RC11Q-125 Orange
Single Drop Trimmer (SDT) Ordering Guide
For .250 (1/4”) [6.4mm] Braid Exposure
For .125 (1/8”) [3.2mm] Braid Exposure
*SDT model supplied with 11 (black) cassette for use on 11 standard and Tri Shield cable and 11Q
(gray) cassette for use on 11 Quad
**SDT model supplied with 11 (yellow) cassette for use on 11 standard and Tri Shield cable and 11Q
(orange) cassette for use on 11 Quad
Note: Replacement Blade Cassettes (2 cassettes per package)
Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos
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