IP172 500-172-000-011 interconnection protection mounting kit

Description:

To ensure proper functioning of TQxxx-based proximity measurement chains/systems and minimise installation costs, it is recommended to use dedicated and reliable mounting accessories.

IP172 interconnection protection is used to provide a basic level of mechanical and electrical protection to the connection between a TQxxx (TQ9xx or TQ4xx) proximity sensor’s integral cable and a EAxxx (EA90x or EA40x) extension cable.

A IP172 interconnection protector is a protective fluorosilicone rubber boot that consists of two parts (male and female). The parts of the interconnection protector are mounted behind the miniature coaxial connectors on the cables to be joined. After the electrical connection is made using the connectors, the two parts of the interconnection protector are push-fit assembled to surround and protect the connection.

The IP172 interconnection protection mounting kit contains all of the components required to mount/ assemble IP172 interconnection protectors on the miniature coaxial connectors used in TQxxx proximity measurement chains/systems:
• IP172 tool
• IP172 interconnection protectors
• Silicone grease
• Instructions.

The tool comes in two parts: one for mating with the male miniature coaxial connector on a TQxxx proximity sensor’s integral cable, the other for mating with the female miniature coaxial connector on a EAxxx extension cable. When attached to a cable, the tool allows the appropriate IP172 interconnection protector (male or female) to be mounted onto the cable. The silicone grease is used as a lubricant, to protect the interconnection protector from damage as it moves over the tool and miniature coaxial connector, and onto the cable.

IP172 interconnection protection is available as an ordering option for new TQxxx and EAxxx assemblies, but can also be easily and quickly retrofitted to existing TQxxx-based proximity measurement chain/ system installations using the equipment provided in the IP172 interconnection protection mounting kit.

Note: IP172 interconnection protectors are used on the connection between TQxxx and EAxxx cables that use miniature coaxial connectors. They are compatible with the newer self-locking miniature coaxial connectors and the older AMP-type connectors.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• From the vibro-meter ® product line
• Suitable for all TQxxx proximity measurement chains/systems (TQ9xx and TQ4xx)
• Fits coaxial cables from Ø 2.6 to Ø 3.6 mm that use miniature coaxial connectors
• Made from fluorosilicone rubber: 
Resistant to harsh chemicals, fuels and solvents 
Resistant to high and low temperatures
• Good mechanical properties
• Electrically insulating

APPLICATIONS
• Protection of the connection between a TQxxx proximity probe’s integral cable and a EAxxx extension cable
• Low-cost alternative to the JB118 junction box for use in less extreme environments

FEATURES

• Designed for use in gas turbines
• Temperature range : -70 ºC to 560 ºC (-94 °F to 1 050 °F)
• Outstanding thermal behaviour (no pyroelectricity)
• Sensitivity virtually constant over product lifetime
• Very low response threshold
• Internal case insulation