RS232 waterproof?

[Fred@BTM]

need a male/female 232 cable like this http://www.camera2000.com/ixbay/Budget/E0204-2-Cable.jpg but waterproof, does that exist?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Its not a type of connection one would normally ascociate with waterproof use, but in the context of an ECU that just needs to be splash proof I think you'll be ok with any of the plastic moulded ones as once screwed down they are pretty good, and you could always just run a thin film of silicon sealant around it.

For an ECU I take it?

 

[Fred@BTM]

yup how did you guess LOL! I might see if maplin or someone do a little box i could put the connections inside just to help

 

[withoutabix]

Maplins do a few sizes I've used them to keep connections dry near Aquariums and outside pond fixtures

http://www.maplin.co.uk/weatherproof-boxes-25154

 

[BIGASH]

How about using 3:1 ratio heat shrink Fred should close down enough to protect

 

[Fred@BTM]

^buy some bits then

 

[BIGASH]

I have also searched for the waterproof RS232 but all I could find was one in america at $700 so I think the heat shrink will be best lol!

Done... I think I will deliver it this week i'm more reliable than a courier

 

[Silent_Scone]

Theres a silcon spray you can use guys. Used it loads of times on electrical cable. Works great. Can't remember what its called.

Or one of these: http://www.weatherhawk.com/rs232-cable-25

Needs to be pin to pin though, doesn't say on there

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

TF electrical spray or something similar. any electrical contact spray with silicone in will do the job. heat shrink tho is a better idea. will only take a knife if needs be to get at whats inside!

 

[Ja5on]

For splash proof heat shrink or as said above a spray.

If they fit your needs ( maybe overkill) try dow Corning for a silicone grease or subcon for a waterproof connector. We use them on the auv (1600m deep) for data and power

 

[Chapster5]

We use something called Steel Guard at work (our electrics are by hydraulic fluid all the time)

http://www.specco.com/pdf/steel_guard_12_05_08.pdf

http://www.marineandprotectivecoati...plied Hydro Carbon Fire Resistant Coating.pdf

 

[stokie4ker]

It's a pity you didn't need this when i was working at Bombardier, I could have made one up no problem.

You could make one up to what ever length you wanted with something like this;
http://uk.farnell.com/ltw/ltwdb-09pmmp-sl7001/plug-d-ip68-67-pcb-9way/dp/1170079
http://uk.farnell.com/ltw/ltwdb-09bmma-sl7001/plug-d-ip67-66-free-9way/dp/1170085
http://uk.farnell.com/belden/9539/cable-9539-9core-per-m/dp/1218697

I haven't come across a ready made waterproof RS232 cable that uses D-type connectors before. They usually use AB or Litern type connectors if a high IP rating is required.

 

[Chapster5]

The stuff we use (just checked today ) Is made by a company called Vapor-Tek LTD

Heres some phone shots of the tin.