Klein 5000 V2 Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Tow Cables
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2.4 Tow Cables
Electrically, the tow cable must be 50 ohms. The whole cable assembly, including
the deck cable, the slip rings, the winch, the tow cable, and the connectors must be
coax all the way from the TPU to the towfish.
2.4.1 Lightweight Coaxial Deck Cable
Type:
Polyurethane jacketed, coaxial Kevlar
reinforced
Conductors:
Coaxial copper
Diameter (OD):
1.15 cm (0.455 in.)
Voltage rating:
600 VDC
2.4.2 Armored Coaxial Tow Cable (0.40)
Type:
Double layer, counter helical, galvanized
improved plow steel (GIPS)
Stainless steel can be a special order
Conductors:
Coaxial copper
Diameter (OD):
10.2 mm (0.40 in.)
Breaking strength:
4990 kg (11, 000 lb)
Working load:
1247 kg (2750 lb)
Operational length (including
deck cable):
400 m max
Voltage rating:
1200 VDC
Termination:
Stainless steel shackle at towfish end
2.4.3 Armored Coaxial Tow Cable (0.68)
Type:
Double layer, counter helical, galvanized
extra improved plow steel (GEIPS)
Stainless steel can be a special order
Conductors:
Coaxial copper
Diameter (OD):
17.3 mm (0.68 in.)
Breaking strength:
18140 kg (40,000 lb)
Working load:
4535 kg (10,000 lb)