In-Situ Small, Disposable Desiccant Cap - Manual

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Catalog No. 0052230
Membrane-covered
vent
Mating pin
Twist-Lock
connector
O-ring
Protect new desiccant from
moisture until ready to use.
Indicating desiccant is blue when
dry. It gradually turns pink as it
becomes saturated.
SMALL DESICCANT
APPLICATION
A disposable cap that provides cable venting, a hydrophobic water barrier
membrane, and indicating desiccant to protect vented RuggedCable
™ and
instrument electronics from condensation of water vapor.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Materials
ABS plastic, HDPE membrane (high density
polyethylene)
Dimensions 18 mm (0.7 in) O.D., 5.3 cm (1.2 in) long
Environmental rating IP 67 (15 cm - 1 m for 30 minutes)
Desiccant Silica gel, type 4
Particle size 0.5 – 1.0 mm bead
Indicating dye Cobalt chloride, 0.5%
INSTALLATION
1. If necessary, remove the used desiccant—the gel will look pink or white—from
the cable by grasping the knurled (textured) section of the cable connector in one
hand and the desiccant in the other. Twist in opposite directions to unlock the
desiccant connector from the cable connector.
2. Attach the new desiccant to the cable.
0052232 rev. 001 10/06
Attaching cables or accessories is a simple matter of mating the Twist-
Lock connectors. This is easy after you've done it once or twice. For
detailed steps and photographs, see the Product Quick Start Guide, or
refer to the Operator's Manual located on the software CD.