Cables

All RBR loggers and recorders are supplied with a USB-C data cable that is used for downloading the data from the internal port on the RBR logger to a PC or a Mac. Sometimes data and power connections are required on the external part of the logger to allow for longer deployments or real time data access.

RBR recognizes that users may not want to pay extra for features that aren’t required. Therefore we offer the choice of external data and/or power connectors as an optional extra at the time of initial instrument manufacture. MCBH-6MP bulkhead plugs are used for all external data and power connections.

RS-232 and RS-485

Patch cables are intended for connections between an instrument and a computer. Underwater extension cables may be used for serial output instrument to increase the distance between computer and instrument. RS-232 can be used up to 50m (longer with lower baud rates). RS-485 is the long-distance choice.

Interconnect cables may be used for RS-232 and power, or general analogue signals, typically between two underwater devices.

Patch Cables

Underwater Extension Cables (locking sleeves of opposite gender)

P/N
Name
Notes
P/N: 0011088
Name: USB MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
Notes: For instruments with USB output. Includes power terminal block. No extension cable available for USB.
USB MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
P/N: 0009379
Name: RS-232 MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
Notes: For instruments with RS-232 output (embedded converter). Includes power terminal block.
RS-232 MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
P/N: 0009378
Name: RS-485FD MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
Notes: For instruments with RS-485 output (embedded converter). Includes power terminal block.
RS-485FD MCIL-6FS to USB Type C, patch cable, 2m
P/N: 0011822
Name: RS-232 MCIL-6FS to RS-232 DB9-F, patch cable, 2m
Notes: For instruments with RS-232 output. Includes power terminal block.
RS-232 MCIL-6FS to RS-232 DB9-F, patch cable, 2m
P/N: 0011823
Name: RS-485FD MCIL-6FS to RS-485FD DB9-F, patch cable, 2m
Notes: For instruments with full duplex RS-485 output. Includes power terminal block.
RS-485FD MCIL-6FS to RS-485FD DB9-F, patch cable, 2m
Name
Notes
Name: RS-232 MCIL-6FS-FLS to MCIL-6MP-MLS, underwater extension cable
Notes: Extension cable with RS-232 and power wiring.
RS-232 MCIL-6FS-FLS to MCIL-6MP-MLS, underwater extension cable
P/N Length (m)
0005075 3
0004651 5
0004652 10
0005146 15
0004653 20
0005228 25
0004654 30
0005229 35
0004655 40
0005230 45
0004656 50
Name: RS-485FD MCIL-6FS-FLS to MCIL-6MP-MLS, underwater extension cable
Notes: Extension cable with full duplex RS-485 and power wiring.
RS-485FD MCIL-6FS-FLS to MCIL-6MP-MLS, underwater extension cable
P/N Length (m)
0005299 50
0005300 75
0005301 100
0005302 150
0005303 200
0005304 250
0004235 300
0005305 400

Underwater Interconnect Cables (both locking sleeves are female)

Name
Notes
Name: Cable, MCIL-6-FS-FLS to MCIL-6-MP-FLS
Notes: Interconnect cable with female locking sleeves. Suitable for RS-232/power or other applications
Cable, MCIL-6-FS-FLS to MCIL-6-MP-FLS
P/N Length (m)
0000295 0.6
0002611 2
0002209 3
0002265 5
0002210 10
0003163 15
0003627 20
0003164 30

Sensor Cables

P/N
Name
Notes
P/N: 0000240
Name: Licor PAR CABLE
Notes: 9901-032 to MCIL-2-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0000241
Name: Wetlabs C-Star Cable
Notes: MCIL-6-MP to MCIL-6-FS, 0.6m
P/N: 0000242
Name: Biospherical PAR Cable
Notes: MCIL-6-MP to P-LMG-4-FS-G-FLS-P, 0.6m
P/N: 0000258
Name: JFE Rinko DO Cable
Notes: AG-206-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0000275
Name: Turner Cyclops-7 Cable
Notes: MCIL-6-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0000692
Name: Franatech METS Cable
Notes: MCIL-8-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.0m
P/N: 0000704
Name: Campbell OBS3+ Cable
Notes: MCIL-5-MP to MCIL-6-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0000978
Name: Aanderaa 4831F Cable
Notes: MCIL-8-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.0m
P/N: 0001163
Name: Turner C3 Cable
Notes: MCIL-8-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0002167
Name: Oxyguard DO Sensor and Cable
Notes: D0523SA to MCIL-6-MP, 0.3m
P/N: 0002956
Name: Paroscientific Digiquartz Cable
Notes: RMG-4-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.0m
P/N: 0004876
Name: Satlantic OCR 504 Cable
Notes: MCIL-8-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 0.6m
P/N: 0004904
Name: Oxyguard DO Sensor and Cable
Notes: D0523SA to MCIL-6-MP, 0.3m
P/N: 0004983
Name: Wetlabs C-star Cable
Notes: MCIL-6-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.5m
P/N: 0004984
Name: JFE RInko III Cable
Notes: AG-206 to MCIL-6-MP, 1.5m
P/N: 0004985
Name: Satlantic OCR 504 Cable
Notes: MCIL-8-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.5m
P/N: 0004986
Name: Turner Cyclops-7 Cable
Notes: MCIL-6-FS to MCIL-6-MP, 1.5m

Legacy products

For our legacy products, Impulse IE55(w) wet-pluggable are usually used for Single & Twin channel loggers and the XR series. Impulse MCBH are used for the XRX range. A Serial-USB adapter is required for legacy products.

Older RBR instruments typically use RS-232 protocol for data download. Since many of the latest computers are no longer equipped for RS-232 input, a USB adapter is necessary. There are many types on the market and some function better than others. We can supply one that has been tested and proven to work with our instruments.

Contact us to discuss your connector requirements at the time of order placement. In some cases, it may be possible to retro-fit connectors.

Contact RBR for delivery time on custom order cables. Note: there is a practical performance limit on the length of a cable used for RS-232 serial transmission. Typically, RS-485 transmission should be considered for cable lengths in excess of 50m at data rates of 19.2Kbaud and higher.