How to Extend Tempurity™ Connections to Monitored Devices

Updated March 2023

What do I need to extend a connection?

You can use standard network (CATx class) cable to extend the reach of any Networked Robotics' interface or sensor. So the same cable that is used to manage your network is the same cable that will connect to your "monitored devices". The specification for cable length in a wired network is also 300 feet. All Networked Robotics data collection products can be extended in the same way. There are no unique or specific connections other than standard network cable.

The figure below shows how connections are extended when using our TPL3-series digital temperature probes. One end of the extension cable is plugged directly into the data collection port of Networked Robotics' NTMS electronics. The other is attached to an RJ45 coupler, and then the Networked Robotics interface or sensor is also attached to the coupler and then to the "monitored device".

The method above assumes that the extension phone or network cable is of the form of a "patch" cable with two male ends.

You may not use the "crossover" type of network cable to extend.

How should I extend Networked Robotics' TPL3-series digital temperature probes?

In addition to standard network CATx you may use standard business (6-pin) phone cable to extend the reach of Networked Robotics digital temperature probes only. This type of wire may not be used for our direct connections to scientific instruments or any of our other products.

When Networked Robotics performs installations we like to use 6-pin flat phone wire (business phone wire) as extensions in some cases because we find that the flat phone wire runs well at the bottom of walls and through ceilings.

CATx however has the advantage of being able to extend all Networked Robotics data collection products and is thus more uniform in scope.

Extending your network

In some cases you may need to extend the network to the location of the Networked Robotics network hardware. Your IT or network group or electrician will be aware of the possibilities.

Extending direct connections to monitored devices

Networked Robotics direct connections to many kinds of scientific instruments monitor can be extended in the same way as all of our other data collection products. Use an RJ45 coupler, which is included in our shipment.

Extending by Patching through Network Closets

Because the distance between NTMS hardware and monitored devices may be very long you can place NTMS hardware in your network closet and patch the digital temperature probes to the NTMS via the network wall plate in the room or laboratory. In this way you can collect directly from the monitored device through your buildings network infrastructure.

How to connect your NTMS4 in a network closet

Where to get cable

Your network, telecom, or facilities group will probably have a supply of business phone or CATx patch cable and adapters. If not, these are very commonly available and you will be able to purchase these from common network or computer supply stores or home stores.

For those customers with internal electricians or other wire-termination capability, you can create your own CATx cable with one male and one female end and extend to whatever length you wish.

TPL3 digital temperature probes use IDEAL 6 position 6 contact connectors ( Ideal part number 85-395) that are available at Home Depot. See the .pdf here for instructions on how to recrimp the end connector of the TPL3 probe.

Wiring accessories

There are a wide variety of wiring accessories to help you run cable along baseboards. Many are adhesive backed. If you use adhesive backed cable mounts we suggest you use the high end products that are available at electrical supply houses. Cable ties are commonly available and can be used to bundle multiple cables into a manageable unit.

Networked Robotics uses holding magnets, a specific kind of magnet with a slot in it, in many situations. Contact Networked Robotics for the best use of holding magnets in your application.

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