IP rated Coaxial Cable Assembly

Nautilus is a range of panel mounted waterproof coaxial cable assemblies which offer IP67 & IP68 protection from moisture and particle ingress mated and unmated. The following bulkhead mount IP rated interface connectors are available as part of the Nautilus range.

Existing IP Rated
Coaxial Cable Assemblies

Cable Builder with
IP Rated Connector

Rear
Mount

Front
Mount

Rear Mount
Reverse Polarity

Front Mount
Reverse Polarity

SMA

TNC

BNC

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"I need an environmentally sealed RF connection, how does the Nautilus range achieve this?"

Waterproof coaxial connectors in an enclosure feature an internal seal and O-Ring which prevents ingress of water and particles thru both the inner contact and thru panel.

The graphic shows an example of a thru panel ingress problem and SMA panel mount IP67/IP68 solution, there are solutions for both front and rear panel mounting.

Nautilus Connector Test Data and Resources

Many Nautilus cable assembly drawings are online, however, if the option you require is not, then use GradConn’s online coaxial cable builder to quickly enquire on your exact requirements.

Nautilus Coaxial Connectors are tested to the following exacting specifications:

i. IP 6x Dust tight – no particle ingress

ii. IP x7 Waterproof for 30 minutes up to 1 meter underwater.

iii. IP x8 Waterproof for 48 hours at 1 meter underwater.

iv. IP x8 Waterproof for 12 hours at 5 meters underwater.

v. Pressure test – 1 bar =14.5 PSI (pounds per square inch) for 10 seconds.

Certified IP67 & IP68 coaxial cable assembly test data:

1. IP6x and IPx7 test document

2. IPx8 and pressure test document

Nautilus Connector Test Videos

Other connector types are available, please contact GradConn for more details.

If you require further advice or assistance on IP rated or waterproof coax connectors or cable assemblies contact your local GradConn sales office now.