DST-800MSF cable

[cltamt]

I apologize if this question has been asked before; I just installed a DST-800MSF transducer and it's within a couple of feet from the tee on my can-buss trunk line. Can I shorten the 6 meter cable and install a Maretron field connector so I don't have to coil up the cable?

Thanks!

 

[Johnny Electron]

Technically modifying the cable can make the warranty come into question. You have to be very careful to make sure the field connector is done correctly. I have seen many a "short" created by not putting it together correctly. The short answer is yes it won't hurt anything to shorten the cable as long as everything is correct. I recommend using it with the long cable in place for your own sanity to know it worked before you start hacking up the cable

 

[cltamt]

Hi Johnny - I'm a avionics tech with a major airline so installing a connector won't be a problem. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't an impedance sensitive or 'tuned' cable. I appreciate it sir!