Intelliconnect has provided waterproof adaptors for an RF telemetry system of a U.K.-based manufacturer of remote water monitoring and control systems for irrigation, drainage systems, and data loggers. The SMA Interface waterproof adaptors facilitate feedback of the status and situation of the monitoring equipment.
System sensors and controls, installed in boreholes, are often subject to immersion under flood conditions, so they need to operate reliably under extreme conditions. The SMA Interface waterproof adaptors connect to a GPS antenna while a second SMA Interface is required for an RF transmission antenna that provides information on location and system status.
Internal connections are made via an MCX cable link, which ensures ease of equipment installation and assembly and the possibility to upgrade or replace internal components when necessary. And the external connector is required to be sealed as per the IP68 rating. An additional unused connector is fitted with blanking caps to allow future upgrades, including activation of GPS.
“The waterproof adaptors can endure harsh conditions, including a broad temperature range and the presence of contaminants,” said Roy Philips, managing director at Intelliconnect.
Philips added that it’s a standard SMA/MCX waterproof adaptor with a custom cable assembly. Intelliconnect supplies a wide range of standard and custom RF connectors and components.
Intelliconnect: www.intelliconnect.co.uk
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