Cable assemblies for sensors require special attention. It is not the same as if you were buying commercial BNC cables. They require special tooling, procedure and knowledge that are not off the shelves commercially available.

• Overmolding
• Removing of the graphite layer on low noise cable
• Special crimping machine and backshell to securely clamp the cable
• Custom cable designs specifically for our applications and environment.
• Extensive knowledge of MIL connectors and specifications

Our competitive advantages are:

• Cable assembly designs for high vibrations, high temperature and high humidity
• Protection conduit is fully integrated in our design
• Cable assembly shop is fully equipped and trained

With years of experience in the cable assembly we have streamlined our design and production to come up with a global solution that helps us to have very competitive pricing. Extensive documentation: outline drawing and complete product specifications are standard on all cables. All cables carry out acceptance tests and are fully tested for electrical insulation and miswiring. With just a few minutes you will be able to order a cable assembly with as many options as required by your applications (length, armored or conduit option, connector type and material,...). All will be delivered with a complete specification, drawing and certificate.

Cables

Depending on the sensor and application, different types of cable are used.

• Standard
• Low noise
• Hard line

Standard cable assembly: used for low impedance sensor (®ICP - ®IEPE type or equivalent).
Low noise cable assembly: used for high impedance sensor (charge output) up to a temperature of 316°C.
Hardline cable assembly: used for high impedance (charge output) sensor up to a temperature of 800°C.

Standard length

To improve our stock, we recommend our customer to choose the length of their cable assembly in the following table.

Common connectors used on cable assemblies are:

• M12, 4-pole IEC60947-5-2
• MIL-C-5015, 2-pole
• Microdot, 1-pole
• MIL-C-83723 serie III (Proprietary design , 7/16"-27UNS-2B), 2-pole

M12, 4-pole per IEC60947-5-2 connector is standard on our industrial accelerometer and is now prefered to American MIL-C-5015 2-pole. It provides a solution compatible with millions of sensors used in the automation industry. More than 12 European manufacturers offer M12 overmolded IP68 cables at an incredible competitive price.

MIL-C-5015 are mostly used by American industrial accelerometers. It is a good choice for sensors with temperature rating above 120°C. . MIL-C-5015 ovemolded IP68 cable assemblies are only offered by 2 American manufacturers at a very expensive price. Below 120°C, M12 connector is the prefered solution.

Microdot is a coaxial RF connector used on small piezoelectric accelerometers. Some manufacturers provide Microdot connectors for industrial environment using glass seal construction with stainless steel material.

2-pole, 7/16"-27UNS-2B is an expensive proprietary design smaller than 2-pole MIL-C-5015 and EN2997 and usually used on ARINC mounting type charge sensors for avionic applications.

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