Hi All,

The following is a very interesting paper coming from GORE-TEX microwave test cables :

DO

HANDLING & STORAGE

1) Keep connectors clean 2) Extend sleeve or connector nut 3) Cap when not in use 4) Store in provided box 5) Unroll any cable loops

VISUAL INSPECTION

1) Inspect all connectors-including mates-carefully before every connection

2) Look for metal particles, debris, scratches, dents, loose pins, jammed collects, worn plating, damaged nuts

CLEANING

1) First try compressed air only 2) Use pure isopropanol with cotton swabs

3) Clean connector threads 4) Dry with compressed air

GAGING

1) Gage all connectors before first use and periodically thereafter

2) Clean and zero the gage before using

MAKING CONNECTIONS

1) Align connectors carefully 2) Make preliminary connection lightly 3) Turn connector nut only to tighten 4) If possible, use a torque wrench for final connection

5) Use proper torque 6) Loosen and re-torque periodically 7) Prevent rotation of connector bodies

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DO NOT

HANDLING & STORAGE

1) Touch mating plane surfaces 2) Set connectors contact-end down 3) Allow free cable end to drop 4) Store loose in drawer 5) Pull out cable loops 6) Use cables to reposition equipment

VISUAL INSPECTION

1) Use or connect to a damaged or dirty connector-ever

CLEANING

1) Use any abrasives, chlorinated solvents, or lubricants

2) Get isopropanol onto plastic support beads 3) Blow into connectors 4) Tap connectors to remove debris

GAGING

1) Use an out-of-spec connector 2) Hold gage by housing-use plunger barrel only

MAKING CONNECTIONS

1) Apply bending force to connection 2) Overtighten preliminary connection 3) Connect by rotating the famale 4) Tighten past "break" point of torque wrench 5) Snap wrench more than once 6) Approach break point rapidly 7) Use an end wrench to tighten

73" de

i8CVS Domenico