Another essential guideline in caring and handling of cable assemblies is preventing incorrect over-torque coupling.
Recommended Coupling Torque
Incorrect coupling torque can produce inaccurate measurements and over-torque coupling can damage test devices, adapters, and test ports. Torque wrenches should be utilized to for all Mate / De-Mate processes. (See Table II for recommended coupling torque values.)
Table II Recommended Coupling Torque
|
Interface Type |
Coupling Torque |
|
7mm, Type N
|
12 in-lbs. |
|
3.5mm, 2.92mm, K, 2.4mm, 1.85mm
|
8 in-lbs. |
|
SMA,TNC
|
5 in-lbs. |
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