Connecting multiple Hydros Sense Port extension cables together?

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Has anyone done this - does it work? Same for Force Port extension cables, or Drive Port extension cables? And does anyone know if Hydros makes a Probe Port extension cable - I can't find any information on it if it exists.

Thanks in advance!

 

[tmccaff]

you asking that one sense port can be used for multiple sensors? Not possible if that is what you're asking. On extension cables, yes they available in both.

 

[JeffB418]

Has anyone done this - does it work? Same for Force Port extension cables, or Drive Port extension cables? And does anyone know if Hydros makes a Probe Port extension cable - I can't find any information on it if it exists.

Thanks in advance!

No more than 2 extensions should be used per port. Signal loss past that could cause issues.

For probes, use a M to F BNC cable off amazon. but try to keep this short as possible since that interface is much more susceptible to interference and loss.

 

[Connor At CoralVue]

You are able to connect up to 2 Drive Port Extensions or 2 Sense Port Extensions together, this would provide 24ft of Sensor Length.

We cannot recommend using a BNC Extension Cable as that would directly interfere with the sensative signal being provided from the probe. Those cables are short for a reason, it reduces the amount of noise being produced, eliminates variables. When you add a BNC Extension Cable for the probe, you are assuming the risk of improper transmission, whether from a poor quality cable, noise/EMF entering the cable, and other factors.

With that being said, I can confirm that we have spoken to the probe manufacturer and we will be getting longer (6ft) Salinity K10 Probes.

 

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Thanks everyone. @Connor At CoralVue , you guys make 12 foot extension cables? All I’ve found were 9 feet.

 

[Connor At CoralVue]

you guys make 12 foot extension cables? All I’ve found were 9 feet.

When I mentioned 24ft, I had meant 2x 9ft extension cables, + 6ft, which is the length of Sense Accessory Cables from the sensor itself.

 

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When I mentioned 24ft, I had meant 2x 9ft extension cables, + 6ft, which is the length of Sense Accessory Cables from the sensor itself.

oh, gotcha. thx Connor!