This article provides the maximum supported cable lengths for SAAX1000 operating at 8.3V.
Because ShapeArray power requirements vary by construction, the applicable cable length limits depend on the serial number. Please refer to the section corresponding to your ShapeArray serial number range.
NOTE: Use an approved splice kit to add any cable to an existing SAAX, and ensure you account for the cable that is already attached. SAAVs connected to DTSAA loggers must be configured to run in low power mode.
RST Surge unit adds 1.6 ohm per conductor equivalent to 29m of 22AWG, 70m of 18AWG, 181m of 14AWG, reduce table cable length when using an RST surge unit.
WARNING: 14 AWG cable (SKUCAB14) will not directly fit into the cable glands and connectors DTSAA loggers. To accommodate 14 AWG cable, a special adapter must be used at the end of the ShapeArray cabling. This adapter should be specified at the time of purchase to ensure compatibility with these loggers.
ShapeArrays with Serial Numbers Greater than 700,000
The maximum cable lengths for ShapeArrays with serial numbers greater than 700,000 at 8.3 V are given in the table below.
SAAX M2 Segments | RST EL380004 (22 AWG) Max cable length m | Measurand SKUCABU18 Max cable length m | Measurand SKUCABK14 Max cable length m |
20 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
40 | 839 | 1200 | 1200 |
60 | 588 | 1200 | 1200 |
80 | 440 | 1113 | 1200 |
100 | 340 | 859 | 1200 |
120 | 265 | 671 | 1200 |
140 | 207 | 524 | 1200 |
160 | 159 | 403 | 968 |
180 | 118 | 300 | 720 |
200 | 83 | 209 | 503 |
220 | 51 | 128 | 309 |
240 | 22 | 55 | 132 |
ShapeArrays with Serial Numbers Between 200,000-700,000
The maximum cable lengths for ShapeArrays with serial numbers between 200,000-700,000 at 8.3 V are given in the table below.
| SAAX M2 Segments | RST EL380004 (22 AWG) Max cable length m | Measurand SKUCABU18 Max cable length m | Measurand SKUCABK14 Max cable length m |
| 10 | 289 | 701 | 1200 |
| 20 | 242 | 587 | 1200 |
| 30 | 205 | 498 | 1200 |
| 40 | 175 | 426 | 1091 |
| 50 | 151 | 366 | 938 |
| 60 | 130 | 315 | 807 |
| 70 | 111 | 271 | 693 |
| 80 | 95 | 231 | 593 |
| 90 | 81 | 196 | 502 |
| 100 | 68 | 164 | 420 |
| 110 | 55 | 135 | 345 |
| 120 | 44 | 107 | 275 |
| 130 | 34 | 82 | 210 |
| 140 | 24 | 58 | 149 |
| 150 | 15 | 36 | 91 |
| 160 | 6 | 14 | 36 |
ShapeArrays with Serial Numbers Below 200,000
For ShapeArrays with serial numbers below 200,000,please contact mea_support@orica.com for additional information and assistance.