In-situ RuggedCable Manual

Information Sheet
TROLL® Accessories
Using the RuggedCable® System
TWIST -LOCK CABLE CONNECTIONS
1. Remove the protective caps from the instrument connector end and cable
connector end.
Instrument connector end Cable connector end
TIP: Retain the dust caps to protect the pins and o-ring from damage when cable is
not attached.
2. Take a moment to look at the connectors. Each has a flat side.
Flat Flat
Instrument
Cable
Note the pins on the body connector (one on each side) and the slots on the
cable connector (one on each side).
pin slot
3. Slide back the sleeve on the cable connector.
4. Orient the “flats” so they will mate up, and insert the instrument connector firmly
into the cable connector.
Instrument Cable
5. Slide the sleeve on the cable toward the instrument body until the pin on the
body pops into the round hole in the slot on the cable connector.
Instrument Cable
ALWAYS REMEMBER!
Before using your cables, make•
sure that the connector end of your
instrument has a greased o-ring that
is in good condition (not cracked or
sheared).
Before using your cables, make•
sure that each cable end contains
a gasket. This ensures a secure
connection with the instrument.
Cables can be sheared off by heavy•
machinery or the careless use of
cutting tools. Pay attention!

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6. Grasp the knurled (textured) section of the cable connector in one hand and the
instrument body in the other. Push and twist firmly so that the pin on the body
connector slides along the slot on the cable connector and locks securely into
the other hole.
Instrument Cable
Attaching a TROLL®Com Device
1. To attach a Cable Connect TROLL Com, first remove the desiccant 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 from the cable.
2. Orient the “flats” so they will mate up, and insert the TROLL Com connector
firmly into the cable connector.
3. Push, twist, and click to lock.
Be sure you hear the “click.”
The “click” ensures the cable
is securely attached.
CABLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE KIT (#0084150)
(Included with your RuggedCable®system)
Over time, o-rings and gaskets may become dry, cracked, or
otherwise damaged. Replace instrument o-rings and cable gaskets
periodically to ensure a long life for your cable and instrument.
1. Remove and discard the old o-ring on the connector end of
the instrument.
2. Rub a small amount of grease between your fingers and
apply it to the new o-ring. Avoid getting dust or dirt on the
o-ring. Install the new o-ring on your instrument.
3. Use a pointed, but not sharp object, such as the end of a
paper clip, to remove the gaskets from each end of the cable.
4. Insert the new gaskets into the cable connector. Push them in
with a blunt object, such as the rounded end of a paper clip.
Make sure that the flat side of the gasket aligns with the flat
side inside the connector.
DO NOT LUBRICATE THE GASKET!
O-ring
Gaskets
Grease
Gasket in place Pull out gasket Push in gasket
Make sure flat
sides align.