Iridium EDGE - Molded Back-shell Requirements; Mating Cable Gauge Recommendations

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incorporating it in a final cable assembly. The specifications for Iridium’s Blunt Cut cable are in the
appendix.
The following general guidelines should be followed to when building mating cables for the Iridium Edge
4.1 Molded Back-shell
The mating cable must have a molded back-shell and use IP67 rated cable connectors.
CAUTION Use only molded back shell IP67 connector with Iridium Edge.
Failure to do so could create an improper seal, allowing moisture and water
vapor to enter the Iridium Edge's pigtail which in turn could lead to corrosion
and damage to the device, resulting in injury or damage.
4.2 Mating Cable Gauge
The cable must be designed to minimize voltage drop across the. The table below lists recommended
gauges for all conductors based on the cable length. For operation with cable lengths longer than 30m,
contact Iridium support.
Table 4-1 Mating Cable Specifications
Cable Length
Minimum Wire Gauge
<20 m
24 AWG
20m to 30 m
22 AWG