NEXSENS UW6-FLx Plug to Flying Lead Cable Owner’s Manual
- October 30, 2023
- NEXSENS
Table of Contents
NEXSENS UW6-FLx Plug to Flying Lead Cable
Product Information
UW6-FLx – UW6 Plug to Flying Lead Cable
The UW6-FLx is an underwater plug connector to flying lead cable assembly that is designed to allow for user-supplied external power and communications to X2 data loggers. The cable assembly is made up of a UW6 plug connector and a flying lead configuration.
Wiring Information
The UW6-FLx wiring information is provided in Table 1 and Figure 1. The UW6 plug has six pins, which are color-coded for easy identification. Pin 1 is for the SensorBUS signal, Pin 2 is for 12 V input power, Pin 3 is for ground, Pin 4 is not used, Pin 5 is for RS-485 B, and Pin 6 is for RS-485 A. When connected to NexSens products, the SensorBUS signal wire color is red.
Figure 2 shows the UW-6 Plug connection to an X2 data logger power port, while Figure 3 provides the UW Plug pinout.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the UW6-FLx cable assembly, follow these steps:
- Identify the pins on the UW6 plug connector using the color-coding provided in Table 1 and Figure 3.
- Connect the flying lead cable to the external power and communications source.
- Connect the UW6 plug connector to the X2 data logger power port, ensuring that the pins are properly aligned.
- If using NexSens products, connect the SensorBUS signal wire to the appropriate port, which is color-coded red.
For additional information or support, please contact NexSens at 937-426-2703 or visit www.nexsens.com.
Overview
The UW6-FLx is an underwater plug connector to flying lead cable assembly. The flying lead configuration allows for user-supplied external power and communications to X2 data loggers.
Figure 2: UW-6 Plug connection to an X2 data logger power port.
UW6-FLx Wiring Information
Figure 3: UW Plug pinout.
Table 1: UW6 Plug wiring information.
UW Plug Pin
|
Wire Color
| **SensorBUS Signal***
---|---|---
1
|
Red
|
12 V Input Power
2
|
Yellow
|
—
3
|
Black
|
Ground
4
|
White
|
—
5
|
Blue
|
RS-485 B
6
|
Green
|
RS-485 A
*When connected to NexSens products.
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