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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 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 

CVBS lines 

HSD lines 

Optical fibre cable: 

NOTE:

Optical fibre cables are colored differently as follows:

  • Green = MOST (M  edia riented ystems ransport) optical fibre
  • Yellow = ISIS (I  ntelligent afety ntegration 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: 

Repairing airbag cables

Ribbon cables: 

Repairing ribbon cables Z