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Welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at the commonly used and often confusing DIN connectors. This is the 7 Pin Mini DIN Female solder connector. To install, you will need the following items: low voltage cable, wire strippers, solder and soldering iron and the DIN connector. Start by inserting the plastic boot over the jacket. Measure how far you will need to strip back the jacket by holding the cable up against the base of the connector. Then, strip the cable jacket using the wire strippers. For this example, we are using Cat5e cable. You will also need to strip the individual conductors. Trim off any additional conductors, if needed. Now comes the hard part. Soldering. If you are new to soldering, it is recommended to find a someone who is more experienced for best results. There are 7 solder points on the connector, corresponding to the pins at the front of the connector. Be aware, there is not a standard wiring for DIN connectors and the wiring can widely vary between devices and applications. Please consult any wiring information you have available to determine which conductors should be wired to each pin. After you have soldered the necessary points on the connector, attach the plastic shell and slide up the boot. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the 7 Pin Mini DIN Female solder connector. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at the commonly used and often confusing DIN connectors. This is the 7 Pin Mini DIN Female Panel Mount solder connector. To install, you will need the following items: low voltage cable, wire strippers, solder and soldering iron and the DIN connector. Measure how far you will need to strip back the jacket by holding the cable up against the base of the connector. Then, strip the cable jacket using the wire strippers. For this example, we are using Cat5e cable. You will also need to strip the individual conductors. Trim off any additional conductors, if needed. Now comes the hard part. Soldering. If you are new to soldering, it is recommended to find someone who is more experienced for best results. There are 7 solder points on the connector, corresponding to the pins at the front of the connector. Be aware, there is not a standard wiring for DIN connectors and the wiring can widely vary between devices and applications. Please consult any wiring information you have available to determine which conductors should be wired to each pin. After soldering is complete, you can now mount the connector. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the 7 Pin Mini DIN Female Panel Mount solder connector.

Welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at handset cords. Handset cords are not quite as popular or available now that everyone has a cell phone. And finding them in stores can be difficult, if not impossible. That’s where show me cables comes in. We offer handset cords in lengths of 6 FT, 12 FT, 25 FT and 50 FT. What can be confusing about of handset cords is that the lengths are given based on the total length of cord used, which is not the same as the coiled length. The 6 FT cord measures 1 FT coiled. This length is quite short and should only be used when needing a very short distance between your equipment. The 12 FT cord measures 2 FT coiled. This is the most standard for desk use and reaches comfortable from a table or desk. The 25 FT cord measures 4 FT coiled. This is helpful when needing a little extra room to move around while on the phone. And the 50 FT cord measures 8 FT coiled. This cord is quite long and should only be used when needing a lot of distance between equipment. We also offer handset cords in a variety of colors: Flat Black, Gloss Black, Dark Gray, Cisco Gray, Gray, Light Gray, White, Cherry Red, Brown, IT Ash, NT Ash, Off White and Beige. Our handset cords come in either a 1.5 or 4 inch flat leader. The leader is the small uncoiled piece at the end of the cord for plugging into your phone. 1.5 inch is the most common and can be used easily with most standard telephones. The 4 inch is used for phones that have a recessed phone jack or more hard to reach places. Hopefully this has cleared up any confusion you may have had on handset cords. If you’re still having trouble or just have any questions not covered here, feel free to call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. This is our Premium line of VGA cables. They feature gold plated contacts, double shielded twisted pairs, and ferrite beads for maximum signal quality. The ferrite beads filter out electric interference, allowing for excellent signal integrity at distances up to 150 feet. Our cables are made using true 15 pin connection, offering the full capabilities that VGA has to offer. They are available in lengths ranging from 3 FT to 150 FT and in Male to Male and Male to Female orientations. Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. This is our Standard line of VGA cables. If you need a low cost, simple fix for your VGA cable, this is the way to go. The cables are made using 28 gauge twisted pair and are shielded to protect from interference and provide maximum signal integrity. We offer the cables in both Male to Male or Male to Female in lengths of 6 FT to 25 FT. Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. This is our 45 Degree Angled VGA cable. These cables are perfect for connecting equipment in difficult to reach or tight spaces. They are made using a combination of coax and twisted pair cable and are shielded to maximum signal integrity. The cables are available in sizes ranging from 1 FT to 50 FT Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. This is our 90 Degree Angled VGA cable. These cables are perfect for connecting equipment in difficult to reach or tight spaces. The cables are available in sizes ranging from 1 FT to 50 FT They are made using a combination of coax and twisted pair cable and are shielded to maximum signal strength. The 90 degree cables are available in both Male to Male and Male to Female orientations. As well as a 90 degree break upwards or a 90 degree downwards. Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how to install a BNC clamp connector. This is the BNC Male Clamp connector for RG58 PVC. The connector consists of the connector housing, (2) washers, one regular and one thin, a grommet, a plastic spacer, a metal spacer, a locking bolt, and a pin. For this installation you will need: RG58 cable, a coax stripper, soldering iron and solder, a couple of wrenches, and the BNC connector. Start by inserting the locking bolt over the jacket. Then the regular sized washer. And the grommet. Strip the cable jacket using the coax stripper and remove the jacket and dielectric. Then insert the metal spacer and slide up the grommet, washer, and bolt. Insert the thin washer after that. And then the plastic spacer. And finally, the pin. At this point, the assembly should look like this. Now it’s time to solder. If you have an adjustable soldering iron, it is recommended to use a very low setting as the pin is seated very close to the plastic spacer and you do not want to melt it. Please use caution. Once soldering is complete, insert the connector housing. Slide up the locking bolt and hand tighten. Then, finish tightening using the wrenches. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the BNC Male Clamp connector. If you still have any questions, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. Our VGA with audio cables, however, include a 3.5mm audio cable run alongside the VGA cable. So it is a separate cable carrying the audio channel. The cables are available in lengths from 3 FT to 100 FT for standard PVC jacketed cables. And from 25 FT to 200 FT for plenum cables. Quick note on plenum, plenum cables have no affect on the signal quality of your VGA cable. It is a specialty rated jacket for cables being run in plenum air spaces like drop ceiling. Unless it is required by your building inspector, you likely do not need plenum cable. All of our cables are shielded to ensure maximum signal integrity for both your audio and video needs. Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

Hello, and welcome to Show Me Cables. Today we’ll be taking a look at VGA cables. VGA is a video only signal, meaning no audio. Unfortunately, VGA is slightly outdated due to HDMI, but it is still widely used and provides great signal strength. This is our Low Profile VGA cable. The cables are fully shielded and include ferrite beads for maximum signal strength and quality. Not to mention that the low profile cables are 70% smaller than your standard VGA cable. Perfect for installs where space is an issue or just to help de-clutter your cables. The low profile cables are available in sizes ranging from 3 FT to 25 FT. Hopefully this has answered any questions you may have had on VGA cables. If you’re still having trouble or have any questions not answered here, you can call our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all of your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.