Chose the ideal cable type, reel type, and communication option to suit your needs: To select cable length, use the quantity field in shopping cart. Each unit corressponds to one foot of cable. See table below for technical specifications.
Overview
RuggedCable provides real-time data communication for In-Situ instruments. RuggedCable is manufactured to endure harsh environments and provide reliable communication for years. Every cable includes patented twist-lock connectors and Kellems grip.
- Vented (gauged) or non-vented (absolute) cables
- Kevlar wrapped with thermoplastic polyurethane or Tefzel cable jacket
- Customized lengths 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
- Plastic or steel reels (required for cables greater than 100 feet)
- Protect your investment – Durable, long-lasting cables designed for the field.
- Supports specialized applications — Highest accuracy, precision, and reliability.
- Save money – Custom lengths and cable extenders reduce equipment costs.
- Quick connect – Twist-lock connectors provide easy attachment and detachment.
| Specifications | RuggedCable Systems |
| Operating temp. range | -25° to 80° C (-13° to 176° F) |
| Jacket options | •TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) •Tefzel® (ETFE fluoropolymer; generic equivalent to Teflon®) |
| Vent options | •Non-vented (absolute) •Vented (gauged) with desiccant (used to mitigate moisture/humidity |
| Conductors | 6 conductors, 24 AWG, polypropylene insulation |
| Cable diameter | TPU: 6.7 mm (0.265 in) • Tefzel: 6.35 mm (0.25 in) |
| Connector diameter | 18. 5 mm (0.73 in) |
| Weight | •Non-vented, TPU: 16 kg/300 m (35.6 lbs/1,000 ft) •Non-vented, Tefzel: 14 kg/300 m (32 lbs/1,000 ft) •Vented, TPU: 14 kg/300 m (32 lbs/1,000 ft) •Vented, Tefzel: 14 kg/300 m (32 lbs/1,000 ft) |
| Minimum bend radius | 2X cable diameter (13.5 mm; 0.54 in) |
| Break strength | 127 kg (280 lbs) |
| Maximum cable length | 1,219 m (4,000 ft) for RS485 |
| Desiccant pack (required for vented systems) | Large and extra large desiccant packs available with titanium, ABS, or stripped-and-tinned termination. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Application | Jacket Type | Cable Type |
| Aquifer characterization | TPU or Tefzel | Vented |
| Crest stage gaging | TPU | Non-vented |
| Dewatering | TPU | Vented or non-vented |
| Flood and storm surge monitoring | TPU | Non-vented |
| Landfill monitoring | Tefzel | Non-vented |
| Municipal and industrial monitoring (SCADA) | TPU | Non-vented |
| Remediation projects | Tefzel | Vented |
| River, lake, and reservoir monitoring | TPU | Vented or non-vented |
| Saltwater/brackish water | TPU or Tefzel | Vented or non-vented |
| Stormwater monitoring | TPU | Vented or non-vented |
| Tide/harbor monitoring | TPU or Tefzel | Vented |
| Wetland and estuary monitoring | TPU or Tefze | Vented or non-vented |