The CA746 – secures both ends of the cable to devices with SeaLATCH locking USB connectors, offering complete protection against accidental cable disconnection.

SeaI/O USB Expansion and Data Acquisition Devices.

SeaLATCH locking USB ports are integrated into a wide range of Sealevel products, including: Sealevel’s patent-pending SeaLATCH locking USB connectors feature a thumbscrew that provides a secure, metal-to-metal connection to avoid interrupted operations for critical communications.

As a result, accidental cable disconnection is a common failure for industrial USB devices.

However, one of the primary features of USB can also be its downfall: the USB mechanical connector was intentionally designed to be quickly connected and disconnected. Additionally, the small pins on traditional serial ports can be easily bent, minimizing their reliable operation in extreme environments where shock, vibration, and other physical disturbances are present. With the introduction of USB 3.2 in 2017, data rates that are up to 100,000 faster than RS-232 have been achieved. Data rate speed and durability are the two primary factors influencing this migration. In recent years, RS-232 ports have largely been displaced from computers as USB ports emerge as the preferred serial interface for industrial environments. Designed for shock and vibration tolerance, and to support an increasing number of USB 3.0 devices, the locking connectors ensure reliable, consistent performance in any application or environment. Sealevel Systems has released three new high-retention USB 3.0 cables featuring the company’s SeaLATCH locking connectors.

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