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This task explains how to
add electrical behavior to
a standard part to turn it into a
back shell.
A back shell is a physical component used to guide the ends of bundle
segments, and to protect the crimping area. |
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You can add electrical behavior to an instance or a reference.
Refer to Defining an Equipment. |
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The BasicTasks.CATProduct document is still open. |
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Click Define Back Shell
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You are prompted to select a part or a product.
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Select BackshellStd either in the
specification tree or in the geometry area.
The Back Shell Definition dialog box opens: |
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Enter BackShellElec in the Part Number
field.
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Enter 15mm in the Extra Length field: this
corresponds to the wire length necessary to connect the bundle segment to
the single insert connector through the back shell.
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Click OK to validate.
The specification tree is updated. |
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The selected object is now an electrical back
shell as the electrical behavior has been added. |
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A back shell allows:
- One or more cavities
- One or more back shell connection point
- One bundle connection point.
You can connect single insert connectors, bundle
segments, contacts and shells via these connection points. |