Flexible Sensor Cable Solution Application Note

Application Note: FLEXIBLE SENSOR CABLE SOLUTION AN0024SM APPLICATION NOTE FLEXIBLE SENSOR CABLE SOLUTION Revision Record: Date Description Written by Rev. 28/3/2007 1st release Itay Weichselbaum 1.00 This document contains proprietary information that is the sole property of SolidApplied Technologies Ltd. The document is submitted to the recipient for hisuse only. By receiving this document; the recipient undertakes not to duplicateor to disclose, in part or the whole, any of the information contained herein; toany third party; without a-priory written permission from Solid AppliedTechnologies Ltd. __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 1 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 1. SCOPE 3 2. OBJECTIVES 3 3. FLEXIBLE CABLES (UNCLASSIFIED) 3 4. BULGIN MINI BUCCANEER IP68 FLEX CONNECTOR 5 4.1 Bulgin Mini Buccaneer IP68 flex connector specifications 5 4.2 Mechanical design 6 4.3 Assembly instructions 6 __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 2 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 1. SCOPE This document provides a short explanation about SolidAT's Flexible Sensor Cable Solution and ways to connect them to SolidAT products. 2. OBJECTIVES • Familiarize the user with SolidAT's Flexible Sensor Cable Solution. • Familiarize the user with a special IP68 "junction" connector solution for Flexible Sensor Cables. 3. FLEXIBLE CABLES (UNCLASSIFIED) SolidAT has two types of sensors, the 25 KHz sensor compatible for the SmartScan® 25 and SmartLite™, and 50 KHz sensor compatible for the SmartScan® 50. The use of a Flexible Sensor Cable, allows the user to extend the sensor's cable to the exact length needed without wasting spare cable. However, buying long cable from SolidAT will increase shipping expenses due to the cable's heavy weight. The user can use the Flexible Sensor Cable Solution in order to decrease the total cost of the sensor. Suitable cables can be found in local markets for less cost, allowing the customer to save expensive shipping costs of the cable. Flexible sensor cables are supplied with a 5m/16.4ft loose-end cable. However, they can be modified to fit longer lengths than 5m/16.4ft. The modifications in the cable lengths can be done according to the following tables: Table #1: Flexible cable ranges for 25 KHz sensors Can be changed to a range of 5m16.4ft to 50m/164ft 50m/164ft to 100m/328ft 100m/328ft to 150m/492ft 150m/492ft to 200m/656ft __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 3 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. Table #2: Flexible cable ranges for 50 KHz sensors Can be changed to a range of Up to 100m/328t 100m/328ft to 200m/656ft ¢ Note: When buying a Flexible Sensor Cable, it comes assembled with a male side connector. The sensor extension cable should be compatible with the following specifications: 4 wires, 0.75 mm2 overall shielded. Sensor cable should be compatible with HELUKABEL P.N.16028 (www.helukabel.com). __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 4 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 4. BULGIN MINI BUCCANEER IP68 FLEX CONNECTOR Solid AT has tested the Bulgin Mini Buccaneer IP68 PX0800 male & PX0801female Flex connector and found it to be the ideal solution for Flexible Sensor Cable extension cable connections. 4.1 BULGIN MINI BUCCANEER IP68 FLEX CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS • Water and dustproof to IP68 when mated. • IP68 rating tested at 1.054Kg/sq cm (15lb/sq in) 10m depth for 3 weeks. • 3A, 250VAC 6 way screw terminal. • Positive locating keyways – cannot be mis-mated. • Sealing caps available to maintain IP68 rating of unmated connectors. • Flammability rating UL94V-0 material. • Easy assembly – no special tools required on screw terminal design. • UL approval. __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 5 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. 4.2 MECHANICAL DESIGN 4.3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS When using a PX0800 and PX0801 connector, user must follow manufacturer's instructions describing how to connect the cable to the connector. Please follow the wiring diagram below. Preparing sensor’s cable Cable length = according to orders o ld e r B lu e , 2 4 A W G w ire to th e c a b le s h ie ld .A p p ly s h r in k o n s o ld e r in g a re a .Connection toSmart Main BoxSoldering to Sensor Board __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 6 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. Connect the wires as described in the below drawing. PX0800 – Male side PX0801 – Female side Please contact SolidAT's customer support team whenever you are not sure whether your cable is suitable. ¢ Note: When ordering the Flexible Sensor cable connector, Solid AT supplies the following: • PX0800 Male side is attached to the sensor. • Connector comes unassembled and will be assembled by the user. __________________________________________________________________ AN0024SM Rev: - 1.00 Page 7 of 7 © Copyright Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. SCOPE OBJECTIVES FLEXIBLE CABLES (UNCLASSIFIED) BULGIN MINI BUCCANEER IP68 FLEX CONNECTOR Bulgin Mini Buccaneer IP68 flex connector specifications Mechanical design Assembly instructions