Cable Assembly Wizard

Welcome to Winston's Custom Cable Assembly Wizard!

Follow these steps to build your custom cable and finalize your quote:

1. Cable Options:
   • Use the filters (Cable Rating, Jacket Rating, Shielding, etc.) to narrow down cable choices.
   • Enter your desired Cable Length and select the Units (Feet/Meters). This is required.
   • Choose a Pinout Selection (Standard T568B is default).
   • Select a preferred Color for the cable jacket.
   • As you apply filters, the "Matching Cable Series" section below will update. Filters may auto-select if only one valid option remains.
2. Matching Cable Series:
   • This section shows available cable series matching your filters.
   • Click the "Select This Cable" button to choose a specific cable series. The selected cable will appear in the "[ CABLE ]" slot in the Blueprint Area.
   • If your filters result in only one possible cable, it may be auto-selected.
3. Connectors & Boots:
   • Once a cable is selected, options for Connector 1 and Connector 2 will appear in this card.
   • For each connector:
     • Choose the type: Male (Modular Plug/RJ45), Female (Keystone), or Open – No Connector.
     • If Male or Female is chosen, a dropdown will appear to select the specific connector component.
     • If Male is chosen, you can also select if you want a Boot ("Yes" or "No"). Female and Open-ended connectors do not typically use boots.
   • Your selections will update the "[ Connector 1/2 ]" and "[ Boot 1/2 ]" slots in the Blueprint Area.
4. Packaging Type:
   • Select how the cables should be packaged: "Individual", "Bulk Packs", "Spooled", or "Box".
   • Relevant input fields will appear based on your selection. Fill in the required quantities.
   • If the cable length exceeds 150 ft, "Spooled" packaging will be automatically enforced.
5. Labeling (Optional):
   • Check the boxes to add labels to Connector 1 and/or Connector 2.
   • Enter the desired text for each label. A per-label fee applies.
6. Notes / Special Instructions:
   • Add any additional comments or requirements for your order.
7. Quantity & Cost Estimate (Right Sidebar):
   • Observe the "Total Calculated Quantity" and "Total Estimated Cost" update in real-time as you make changes.
   • Select a "Price Level" (for staff) to see different pricing tiers.
   • Click "Detailed Cost Breakdown" to see a granular view of all costs.
8. Managing Your Assembly:
   • Reset Filters: Clears only the filter selections in the "Cable Options" card.
   • Reset All: Clears everything – all blueprint slots, all filters, and all quote details.

If you have any questions, hover over elements for tooltips or refer back to these instructions.