Campbell 10164-L, Instruction Manual

10164-L Sampler Control Cable for use 
with Isco and Sigma Autosamplers 

1.  General 

The 10164-L sampler control cable enables a datalogger to trigger an Isco, 
American Sigma, or connector-compatible autosampler.  Through this cable, 
the datalogger can inhibit the sampler from running its programmed sampling 
routine and sense and record when the sampler indicates that it has taken a 
sample.  Each of these functions is independent of the others and may be 
combined as desired.   

2.  Specifications 

Sampler Connection:

mil-spec, 6-pin circular connector (shell size 14)  

Datalogger Connection:

   pigtail with individual conductors   

Current Drain:

< 1 mA; consult the specifications of the connected 
sampler to determine its power considerations. 

Cable Length:

50 ft standard; 1000 ft maximum (see Cable Length 
Considerations) 

2.1  Cable Length Considerations 

In most applications, the 10164 cable connects the datalogger to a sampler 
residing in the same instrumentation shack.  Therefore, a cable length of 50 ft 
or less is typically used.  

Cable lengths up to 1000 ft are possible if the sampler supports long event 
markers.  For example, the Isco-brand sampler has a 3 second event marker, 
which is an adequate duration for a 1000 ft cable length.   

The 10164 does not include surge protection.  Therefore, 
longer cables need to be protected from surges in order to 
safeguard the system from electrical transients.  A 
recommended method of doing this is to place the cable in 
a metal conduit and then bury the conduit at a depth of at 
least one foot. 

CAUTION 

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