Drilling a camera cable hole - SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.7

• The SharpZ3 camera cable is pre-terminated with an RJ45 connector. If you shorten the camera cable, you must use the provided replacement RJ45 connector. For more information, see Terminating the SharpZ3 camera cable.
• This procedure includes the use of cable glands. Alternatively, you can use butyl tape to seal the cable hole. If you use butyl tape, a 1.9 cm (0.75 in) hole can accommodate one camera cable, and a 2.5 cm (1 in) hole can accommodate two camera cables. If you use this method, install a rubber grommet to protect the cable and account for the grommet when calculating the hole size.
• Follow the cable management guidelines for SharpZ3. For more information, see SharpZ3 cabling recommendations.

To complete these steps, you need the following:

Electric or battery powered drill and drill bits

Required when running cables through the vehicle roof or body panels.

For more information, see Drilling a camera cable hole.

Hole saw or stepping drill bit

For cable penetrations, you can use a stepping drill bit or you can use a fine-toothed hole saw designed for vehicle body panels which is depth-regulated and includes a pilot drill bit.

For more information, see Drilling a camera cable hole.

Grease pencil

Used to mark support locations on the roof of the vehicle.

Center punch

Used to mark drilling locations.

For more information, see Preparing the vehicle for a SharpZ3 hardmounted installation.

Cable glands

Required when sealing wire holes drilled in the vehicle’s roof.

NOTE: Cable glands are required for all cable penetrations. Ensure that you have the appropriate glands in installing a cellular antenna or satellite navigation antenna.

Butyl tape and isopropyl alcohol

Required for sealing any cable penetrations that do not use a cable gland.