CB-PTL Bulkhead Connector Assembly Installation
The NexSens CB-PTL Pass-Through Lid is used on NexSens CB-Series data buoys for custom integrations of user-supplied electronics. NexSens CB-Series data buoys with CB-PTL pass-through lids have optional bulkhead accessories for providing power, sensor connections, and telemetry to internal electronics. The pass-through lid includes (6) ports for sensor cables, a solar tower connection port, and a battery vent.
Figure 1: NexSens CB-Series Data Buoy Pass-Through Lid
Connector Types
UW6 Power Bulkhead Connector Assembly
Figure 2: UW6 Power Bulkhead Connector Assembly
The CB-PTL comes standard with a UW-6 power bulkhead cable assembly (UW6-BULK) pre-installed. Wiring instructions for the connection of this cable to user-supplied electronics are available here.
RF Bulkhead Connector Assembly
Figure 3: RF Bulkhead Connector Assembly
The RF bulkhead connector assembly (RF-BULK) allows third-party modems to be integrated inside CB-Series buoy data wells capped with CB-PTL pass-through lids. It consists of an N-style female connector integrated on the bulkhead for external antenna connection. Additionally, it contains a 1m pigtail cable with SMA male connector for connection to a modem placed inside the watertight data well. Installation instructions for an RF-BULK cable assembly can be found here.
UW Sensor Bulkhead Connector Assembly
Figure 4: UW Sensor Bulkhead Connector Assembly
UW sensor bulkhead connector assemblies (UW-BULK) allow for pluggable, watertight connection of sensor cables to user-supplied electronics in the data well. Sensor cables must have a factory-installed UW connector for connection to the UW-BULK bulkhead receptacle. Installation instructions for a UW-BULK cable assembly can be found here.