Connectors Maintenance And Storage - Xylem EXO Series User Manual

Connectors
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Maintenance and Storage
EXO sondes utilize wet-mate connectors that greatly reduce problems associated with traditional underwater
connectors. However these connectors must be properly maintained to reap the full benefit of this design.
Following these instructions will minimize most potential issues.
Never stick any foreign object into a female connector. Use only Krytox grease to lubricate the mating surfaces
of the connectors.
1 Female 6-pin connectors.
These connectors are located on field cables, EXO2
accessory connector, and EXO Handheld. Periodically
inspect the connectors for signs of contamination. If you
detect debris, remove it with a gentle blast of compressed
air. Prior to initial installation, or when dry, apply a light
coat of Krytox grease to the flat rubber mating surface on
top of the connector. When not in use, always install the
connector's plug.
2 Male 6-pin connectors.
These connectors are located on field cables and topside
sonde connectors. Periodically inspect the connectors for
signs of contamination. If you detect debris, carefully remove
it. Prior to initial installation, or when dry, apply a light
coat of Krytox grease to the rubber mating surfaces of the
connector (including the rubber portions of the pins). When
not in use, always install the connector's plug.
3 Sensor connectors (4-pin).
These connectors are located on sonde bulkheads (sockets)
and sensors. Periodically inspect the female portions of
these hermaphroditic connectors and the entire socket for
contamination, and remove any debris with a gentle blast
of compressed air. Prior to initial installation, or when dry,
apply a light coat of Krytox grease to the rubber area of the
sensor's connector.
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