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61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables

The following applies in general: 

To avoid damage, observe the following instructions:

The following additionally applies 

Shielded cables 

Joins 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 cable 

CVBS cables 

HSD cables 

Fibre-optic cables: 

NOTE: Fibre-optic cables are colored differently as follows:
  • Green = MOST  ( edia riented ystems ransport) optical fibres
  • Yellow = ISIS  ( ntegrated ervice nformation erver) fibre-optic cables
  • Orange=repair fibre-optic cables
IMPORTANT:
  • Fibre-optic cables are permitted to show only one junction point (bridge), replace fibre-optic cables if necessary
  • Smallest permissible bending radius is 25 mm
  • Avoid effects of heat ≥ 85 °

TREATING CABLES AND FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES

FlexRay: 

It is possible to repair the FlexRay. In the event of damage, the cables can be joined with conventional BUTT CONNECTORS .

NOTE:
  • FlexRay lines may only reveal one  separation point (bride); renew complete line if necessary.
  • The cable is a twisted cable. If possible, maintain twisted cable after repair.

Airbag lines: 

REPAIRING AIRBAG CABLES

Ribbon cables: 

REPAIRING RIBBON CABLES Z