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NexSens CB-Series Data Buoy Wet-Mate Lid Installation Guide


The NexSens Data Buoy Wet-Mate Lid (CB-MCL) allows for the integration of custom electronics onto NexSens CB-Series buoy platforms.

Components of the NexSens CB-Series Data Buoy Wet-Mate Lid (CB-MCL).

Installation

Custom cables and electronics can be used, but the MCBH bulkhead is designed for secure, wet-mate connections on the CB-MCL. For MCBH installation instructions, see below.

  1. Remove the cap from the desired port.
    Remove the cap from the desired port.
  2. Unthread the connecting hardware from the MCBH cable.
    Unthread the connecting hardware from the MCBH cable.
  3. Route the cable through the lid.
    Route the cable through the lid.
  4. Tighten the nut and apply adhesive, ensuring that the o-ring is in place
    Tighten the nut in place and apply adhesive.

 

Wiring and Pinout

  1. Remove the cap from the SOLAR port.
    Remove the cap from the SOLAR port.
  2. Plug in the solar adapter cable.
    Plug in the solar adapter wet-mate cable.

For the solar connector, see wiring below.
CB-MCL Pinout.

Receptacle Pin Wire Color Description
1 Orange Power to the device
2 Yellow Solar in
3 Black (both black wires) Battery Negative (Ground)
4 Red (only on molex connector) Battery Positive
5 N/C N/C
6 N/C N/C

 

  • For connection with a NexSens solar tower:
    • The solar tower plug is connected to both black wires (ground) and the single yellow wire (power).
    • The orange wire and the red flying lead wire are shorted together.