Key Specifications

Operational temperature range: -25° to 80° C (-13° to 176° F)

Jacket options: TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) or Tefzel® (generic equivalent to DuPont Teflon®)

Vent options: Vented (includes outboard desiccant) or non-vented

Conductors: 6 conductors, 24 AWG, polypropylene insulation

Cable diameter: 6.7 mm (0.265 in)

Connector diameter: 18.5 mm (0.73 in)

Minimum bend radius: 2X cable diameter (13.5 mm; 0.54 in)

Break strength: 127 kg (280 lbs)

External power: 8-16 V

Max. recommended cable length: 1,219 m (4,000 ft)

RuggedCable Systems for Real-Time Communication with Data Loggers and Instruments

Direct-read RuggedCable® Systems are built to endure harsh environments and provide reliable communication with In-Situ® instruments. Patented twist-lock connectors (2-year warranty) and Kellems® grip are included with every system.

Custom-made RuggedCable Systems are designed for use with Level TROLL® Data Loggers; Aqua TROLL 100/200/400 Instruments®; TROLL® 9500 Water Quality Instruments; and the RDO® PRO Probe.

When ordering, consider the following options:

• Vented or non-vented cable
• Polyurethane or Tefzel® cable jacket
• Customized length up to 1,219 m (4,000 ft)
• Twist-lock termination on one or both cable ends
• Stripped-and-tinned termination for connection to telemetry systems, controllers, or third-party data collection platforms
• Desiccant for vented systems
• Optional plastic or steel reel