The vent tube and wires are jacketed in polyurethane, providing durability and protection, but care should still be taken.<\/p>\n

During installation, be careful not to nick the cable on a sharp edge. Cutting through the protective jacket of the cable can cause moisture to access the wiring inside, which can cause communication issues, or moisture to travel down the cable.<\/p>\n

If the Vented Cable needs to be bent during installation, ensure the vent tube does not get kinked. Do not allow the vent to become squeezed or flattened inside the cable. Flattening or a kink in the tube can cause erroneous barometric compensation.<\/p>\n

A specially designed support bracket\u00a0is available from Solinst, for securing the Vented Cable to the Wellhead when deployed. It ensures that the Vented Cable is held tightly, but does not get kinked.<\/p>\n

Vented Cable Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with any field-deployed instrument, regular maintenance and inspections are recommended to ensure they are functioning at their best.<\/p>\n

The connectors should be clean and dry before connecting to the logger and Wellhead. Ensure the connectors are fully and properly connected before use.<\/p>\n

When not in use, store the Vented Cable with caps on the ends, and if possible, store on the reel it was received on.<\/p>\n

If moisture does enter the vent tube, Solinst offers a special fitting that allows nitrogen gas to be blown through the vent tube. This ensures any moisture is removed, before deployment or before storage.<\/p>\n