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  In-Situ RuggedCable® (Vented and Non-Vented)


RuggedCable® Systems are built to endure harsh environments while lasting for years. Titanium twist-lock connectors (2-year warranty) and Kellems® grip are included with every system.

RuggedCable Systems are designed for use with Level TROLL® 300, 500, and 700 Instruments; Aqua TROLL® 100 and 200 Instruments; TROLL® 9500 Water Quality Instrument; and RDO® PRO Probe.

Rugged TROLL® cable allows connection from an In-Situ instrument directly to a controller or logger for communication via any of the following:

- Top-of-well connector and RS485
- Modbus/RS485 wiring
- 4-20mA wiring
- SDI-12 wiring

Optional stripped and tinned wire versions are available enabling connection to telemetry, PLC, SCADA and alternative logger systems via MODBUS or SDI-12 communication protocols.

Key Cable Specifications
Jacket: TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) or Tefzel® (similar to DuPont Teflon®)
Conductors: 6 conductors, 24 AWG
polypropylene insulation
Cable diameter: 6.7 mm
Connector diameter: 18.5 mm
Minimum bend radius: 2 x cable diameter (13.5 mm)
Break strength: 127 kg
Operating temperature: -25 C to 80 C
Vent options: Vented or non-vented
External power: 8-16 V

See our Vented System Sheet or Non-Vented System Sheet for full details of components and options.

For more general information on selecting cable download our pdf sheet Why Choose In-Situ?

Go to RuggedCable Download Page for:
• Technical Specifications
• Guides and Manuals
• Instructions for Accessories and Spares
• and more!

or call +44 121 733 7743 today to speak to our technical sales team.


For more details:
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RuggedCables
All RuggedCable is customised to order. When ordering, choose from the following options:
- Vented or non-vented cable
- Polyurethane or Tefzel® cable
- Length of Cable required (up to 1,219 m)
- Connectors required - e.g. Twist-lock or stripped and tinned wires
- Optional plastic or steel cable reel

An adjustable Kellems® grip is included with each cable te enable cable to be suspended.

Select a cable below, determine the lengths required and then in the following sections choose an appropriate connector type (twist lock or stripped and tinned wires).

For information on care of cable, please download the following pdf file.
Rugged Cable Cross-Sections

Code Description
I0052000-01 TROLL Cable - Polyurethane, Vented - Price per metre  
I0052000-03 TROLL Cable - Polyurethane, Non-Vented - Price per metre  
I0052000-05 TROLL Cable - Tefzel, Vented - Price per metre  


Twist-Lock Cable Connectors
Titanium Twist Lock Connectors are commonly used to attach either vented or non-vented Rugged Cable to In-Situ Instruments and communication devices. Choose cable with twist-lock connectors at both ends for most logging applications.

See PDf downloadfiel for instructions on connections.
Twist-Lock Connectors

Code Description
I0052000 TROLL Cable Connectors inc Assembly - Twist-Lock/Twist-Lock, Titanium, pair  


Stripped & Tinned Cable Connection
Stripped & Tinned Cables are prepared with the choice of a male or female titanium twist lock connection at one end (for direct connection to In-Situ logging equipment choose a female twist-lock connector on the cable) and bare stripped and tinned wires at the other.

Wiring instructions are provided for the stripped and tinned cable ends for communication via any of the following protocols.
• Analog (4-20 mA)
• RS485 Modbus
• SDI-12
• RS232 Modbus (with a customer-supplied converter)

Wiring is instrument and twist-lock connector specific. Select and download the appropriate set of instruction from the following.

- Aqua TROLL / Female Twist Lock
- Aqua TROLL / Male Twist Lock
- Level TROLL / Female Twist Lock
- Level TROLL / Male Twist Lock
- TROLL 9500 / Female Twist Lock
- TROLL 9500 / Male Twist Lock

Stripped & Tinned Connection
Code Description
I0052000ST TROLL Cable Connectors inc Assembly - Twist-Lock, Titanium/Stripped and Tinned  


Cable Extender
The cable extender is a titanium adapter for joining two lengths of RuggedCable® system fitted with female twist-lock connectors without signal loss. The cable extender seals the cable and provides a weight-bearing connection.
Length: 9.8 cm / Outside Diameter: 1.83 cm

For more information, see pdf sheet.
Cable Extender

Code Description
I0051490 TROLL Cable Connector - Extender Coupling  


Bulkhead Connector
The panel-mounted bulkhead connector mates with twist-lock connectors on In-Situ® RuggedCable® system. It allows ready connection between RuggedCable and a thrid party junction box, logging device or instrument. It includes a 6 wire output with earth and vent tube. IP67 rated. For instructions on us, see pdf sheet.
Bulkhead Connector

Code Description
I0053240 TROLL Cable Accessories - Twist-Lock Bulkhead Panel Adaptor  


Cable Spools
For cable lengths up to 30m in length cable is supplied in coils without spools (unless otherwise specified). For cable lengths greater than 30m, cable is wound onto either a small plastic spool (for cable lengths between 30 and 107m), a large plastic spool (for cable lengths between 90 and 168m) or an extra large plastic spoo (for cable lengths between 150 and 750m).

Plastic spools are used for transport and storage of cable prior to deployment. For portable field systems a plastic or steel reel should be used. Spool size should be specified at time of order.
Code Description
I0052000-S1 TROLL Cable Spool - Small / Plastic (cable lengths 30-100m)  
I0052000-S2 TROLL Cable Spool - Large / Plastic (cable lengths 90-168m)  


Cable Reel - Plastic/Small
A plastic cable reel for srorage of RuggedCable. Capable of holding up to 90m of either polyurethane or Tefzel cable.
Cable Reel - Plastic/Small
Code Description
I0052000-R0 TROLL Cable Reel - Small / Plastic (cable lengths 0-90m)  


Cable Reel - Steel/Small
A rugged and durable steel cable reel for use with RuggedCable. Capable of holding up to 90m of either polyurethane or Tefzel cable.
Cable Reel - Steel/Small

Code Description
I0052000-R1 TROLL Cable Reel - Small / Steel (cable lengths 0-90m)  


Cable Reel - Steel/Large
A rugged and durable high capacity steel cable reel for use with RuggedCable. Capable of holding up to 366m of either polyurethane or Tefzel cable.
Cable Reel - Steel/Large

Code Description
I0052000-R2 TROLL Cable Reel - Large / Steel (cable lengths 90-366m)  

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