Nexsens Cb-series Cb-mcl Data Buoy Wet-mate Lid Instruction Manual

NEXSENS CB-Series CB-MCL Data Buoy Wet-Mate Lid

Overview

The NexSens CB-MCL Wet-Mate Lid is compatible with CB-150 and larger data buoys. It is designed for use with MCBH bulkhead connectors (sold separately).

What’s Included

Wet-Mate Lid

•  (1) CB-MCL Solar Connector
•  (1) Vent Port
•  (1) Bushing Connector
•  (1) Solar/COM Port Adapter

MCBH Bulkhead Installation (Sold separately)

Remove the nut and flat washer from an MCBH bulkhead connector.

1.  Route the wires through an open hole on the wet-mate lid.
2.  Reinstall the nut and flat washer and tighten to the plate. Ensure the O-ring underneath the connector stays in place.

Apply an adhesive, such as a marine goop, to the nut underneath the plate.

1.  Ensure the adhesive for all connectors is fully cured before installing the plate on the buoy

Repeat this process for all cables that will be inserted through the pass-through plate and into the buoy well.

1.  For the remaining unused ports, ensure to install a water-tight blank connector before deployment.

Solar Panel Connection

Remove the 6-pin blank plug from the SOLAR port. Plug the CB-MCL solar connector into the SOLAR port. To apply power from the solar tower, connect the solar tower plug to the 6-pin receptacle end of the CB-MCL solar connector.

CB-MCL Solar Connector Wiring Information

The free red (+++) and black (—) wires are for power and ground connection to an external device. Note: The information below refers to a connection with a NexSens solar tower. The solar tower plug is connected to both black wires (ground) and a single yellow wire (power). The orange Molex wire and the red flying lead wire are shorted together.

MCBH Connection with NexSens MCIL Connectors

When connecting a sensor with a factory-installed NexSens MCIL connector, follow the wiring diagram below for information on the sensor’s power, ground, and communication lines.

References

• NexSens Technology Inc. - Better Data. It's what we do