Pyro-Cable Spools

As we have pointed out, the inter-module wiring requires nothing more than off-the-shelf "lamp-cord" type wire that is commonly available.  What we have found is that taking various lengths of such wire and pre-loading them onto wire-spools makes for both an easy method of installation and for quick show teardown and storage afterwards.

Our spools have binding-posts installed on the handles that attach to the inner wire winding and the outer end is then spooled out to the distance needed.  A jumper-wire is then attached to the binding-posts and then to either the Firing Module or to the Catalyst Control Console.

There isn't anything exotic about these Pyro-Cable spools.  You can make them yourself from readily available sources if you so desire.  These items are offered only as a convenience to our customers that ask for them.

Various cable and connectors used by Pyrotechnic Firing Systems today to connect the Control Console to the Slats/Rails/Firing Modules...

Type	XLR	CAT5	RS232	Wire

Cable and Connector Questions:

• Which is less expensive?
• Which is more rugged?
• Which can easily be repaired in the field?
• Which one doesn't require bringing spares in case of connector failure?
• Which one can be cleaned easiest if it gets dirty?
• Which one can be purchased almost anywhere?
• Which cable/connector system makes sense to you? (Hint -- we use "The Wire")

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Last modified:  11/24/06