Crimping Method

• 1). Cut the cable to the desired length.
  
  
• 2). Strip the outer insulator from the cable just far enough to expose the inner conductors so that they can be inserted into the crimp connector in the proper sequence.
  
  
• 3). Insert the insulated conductors into network or phone type crimp connectors directly, ensuring they are flush with the tip of the connector. Strip conductors for coax connections prior to inserting them into the connector. Refer to a pin diagram for the particular type of cable being produced to determine which color conductor is used for each connection on each end of the cable.
  
  
• 4). Crimp the connection firmly using significant pressure and hold the crimp tight for five seconds to ensure a proper set. Use a single steady crimping motion and do not make multiple crimps on the same connector.
  
  
• 5). Test the connection by pulling on the cable while holding the connector to see if it will easily pull apart. Test the cable by setting the multimeter on the lowest Ohm reading and placing the positive lead on one end and the negative lead on the other end of the cable. Look for a signal that there is a closed path or short between the two ends which will be the same reading that would be given by simply crossing the leads together. Test each path separately.
  
  

Soldering Method

• 1). Cut the cable to the desired length.
  
  
• 2). Strip the outer insulator from the cable for about an inch. Strip about a quarter inch of insulation of the inner conductors that are going to be used, and trim any unused conductors back flush with the outer insulation.
  
  
• 3). Place one conductor into one solder socket on the connector and solder it into place. Refer to a pin diagram for the particular type of cable being produced to determine which color conductor is used for each connection on each end of the cable. Solder each pin on the cable until one end is complete and inspect for a solid connection prior to beginning to solder the other end of the cable.
  
  
• 4). Test the cable by setting the multimeter on the lowest Ohm reading and placing the positive lead on one end and the negative lead on the other end of the cable. Look for a signal that there is a closed path or short between the two ends which will be the same reading that would be given by simply crossing the leads together. Test each path separately.