Compression connectors for antenna and CCTV systems

Connectors play a very important role in any transmission line. Their construction and quality have direct influence on connection stability, attenuation, return loss, mechanical strength. DIPOL offers a new generation of connectors - compression connectors meeting the most stringent requirements and standards.

F-type connectors are used for making connections in antenna systems based on coaxial cables with 75 Ω impedance. These are usually terrestrial TV, SAT TV, and CATV installations, and sometimes CCTV systems. Their design and quality have a direct impact on the reliability, stability and performance of the connections - signal loss and impedance matching. The available versions:

Code	E80342	E80274	E80410	E80271	E8009
Brand	MASTER	Platinum	Cabelcon
Cable	Triset-113 E1015		RG-6/Triset 113 E1230, E1015	RG-6 E1230	RG-6   E1230
Tools	E80075	E80077	---	E8006	---

 

F-type connectors are used for making connections in antenna systems based on coaxial cables with 75 Ω impedance. These are usually terrestrial TV, SAT TV, and CATV installations, and sometimes CCTV systems. The connectors are available in straight and angled versions. Their design and quality have a direct impact on the reliability, stability and performance of the connections - signal loss and impedance matching. The highest quality MASTER compression connectors ensure long-term and reliable operation in even the harshest conditions.

DIPOL offers F MASTER compression connectors dedicated for DIPOLNET E1041_200 cable of RG59 category, DIPOLNET Tri-Shield E1220 cable of RG6 category, and Triset-113 E1015_500. The double compression rings in the connectors of MASTER series (on the cable and the O-ring seal on the connector side) fully protect the cables and the connections (also the equipment) against water penetration. The dimensions of the compression elements of the connectors have been specially designed for use on the dedicated cables.

F connector	Code	Installation tool	Cable (code)	Cable type/name
	E80322	E80075	M5995	CAMSET/YAR
	E80345		E1220	RG-6 Tri-Shield
	E80332		E1230 E1231 E1232	RG-6
	E80342		E1015 E1019 E1010	TRISET-113
	E80348	E80078	E1015 E1019 E1010	TRISET-113
	E80350		E1015 E1019 E1010	TRISET-113

 

Appropriate design and excellent precision ensure easy installation of the connectors. Precise thread eliminates problems with screwing the connectors on sockets, which can happen with other plugs. The compression method of installation on cables provides high mechanical strength, tightness and stability over time. The straight connectors should be compressed with the E80075 universal compression tool, and the angle connectors with the E80078 tool.

Installers of large SMATV or cable TV systems well know the problems with terminating thick coaxial cables (diameters above 10 mm, such as TRISET-11 PE E1025) with F connectors. Due to a dense braid, the installation of connectors with inner tubes was cumbersome and required the use of considerable force. The application of the renowned MASTER E80362 connectors eliminates the problem, guaranteeing an easy installation. The first step is to strip the jacket with MASTER insulation stripper E8010. After putting on the connector on the cable end, the next and final step is performed with the use of the all-in-one compression tool MASTER E80075. All the operations take only ten or so seconds.

F-connector F MASTER 11 E80362 (for Triset-11)

Appropriate design and excellent precision ensure easy installation of the connectors. The compression method of installation on cables provides high mechanical strength, tightness and stability over time.

Connectors do not have significant impact on the cost of antenna or CCTV systems, but are crucial to signal quality and reliability of such systems, as well as may increase or reduce the amount of installation work. The most popular kind of connectors used in professional applications are compression connectors, much quicker to mount and much more reliable than the rest. The quality of BNC connectors is especially important in professional CCTV systems. Unstable connections may cause problems even at the system startup, and the problems will only multiply in the future. Connectors installed outdoors are exposed to corrosion, which may lead to significant deterioration of signal quality. Large temperature fluctuations can unseal improperly made connectors. This is unacceptable, especially in important applications, such as video surveillance systems in banks or cities.

To meet the challenges posed by modern installations, DIPOL has introduced BNC connectors of MASTER Platinum series: E8275 for RG-59 cable, E8276 for RG-6 cable, and E8277 for TRISET-113 cable.

Code	E8275	E8276	E8277	E8278	E8279
Brand
Cable	RG-59 E1041	RG-6 E1230	Triset-113  E1015	RG-59 E1041	RG-6 E1230
Compression tool	E80075
	E80078
Insulation stripper	E8010

Appropriate design and excellent accuracy of MASTER connectors eliminates any problems with installing them on cables. They can be easily screwed on sockets, as well. Properly compressed connections are highly resistant to break, due to dual compression rings that also prevent entering of water from the side of the cables and this way protect the connected devices. The indispensable compression tool is either MASTER E80075 or universal MASTER E80078.

Regardless of the type of the connector, a good practice is to use professional tools for the preparation of the cable end.