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Shielded lines
Contact points in the shield can cause problems with regard to noise radiation and interference immunity.
Consequently, distinctions have to be drawn between the following types:
Coaxial line
- Shielded RTK031 coaxial lines may only be repaired with special crimping tools.
CVBS lines
- CVBS lines may not be repaired.
- CVBS lines must be replaced in their entirety.
HSD lines
- HSD lines may not be repaired.
- HSD lines must be replaced in their entirety.
Optical fibre cable:
NOTE:
Optical fibre cables are colored differently as follows:
- Green = MOST (M edia O riented S ystems T ransport) optical fibre
- Yellow = ISIS (I ntelligent S afety I ntegration S ystem) optical fibre
- Orange = repair optical fibre cables
IMPORTANT:
- Optical fibre cables are permitted to show only one separation point (bridge), replace optical fibre cables if necessary
- Smallest permissible bending radius is 25 mm
- Avoid influence of heat = 85 °
TREATING CABLES AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES
FlexRay:
It is possible to repair the FlexRay. In the event of damage, the cables can be joined with conventional BUTT CONNECTORS .
NOTE:
- The line is a twisted cable. If possible, maintain twist in line after repair.
Airbag lines:
Ribbon cables: