Looking for rain proof shield for USB cable.
I have a usb cable hanging outside at parking lot. We have all in-vehicle surveillance camera for our fleet. They upload video clips using the usb cable. It used to reside inside rain proof box, but drivers complained, and we got rid of it, now the usb cable just hands outside in the parking space for use.
It works well, but when there's heavy rain, the usb plug gets wet and it doesn't allow drivers to upload video clips. So, I was thinking to put some small rain proof rubber tube around the usb plug, but can't figure what material to use for the purpose.
Anything just comes up to your mind to suggest?
It works well, but when there's heavy rain, the usb plug gets wet and it doesn't allow drivers to upload video clips. So, I was thinking to put some small rain proof rubber tube around the usb plug, but can't figure what material to use for the purpose.
Anything just comes up to your mind to suggest?
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Mysida,
no, it's usb cable (Type B) hanging in parking lot, so that drivers can plug it to their in-vehicle camera to upload video clips.
USB cable type B https://www.google.com/search?q=usb+cable+type&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=909&site=webhp&tbm=isch&imgil=wLMpBD-zUZyGmM%253A%253BD76MEyeY7O9J2M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.e-cigarette-forum.com%25252Fforum%25252Fego-type-models%25252F388474-warning-using-non-ego-cables-could-fry-you-ego-v-vv-650mah-battery.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=wLMpBD-zUZyGmM%253A%252CD76MEyeY7O9J2M%252C_&usg=__E9_mn31uoXPVBTNG-ROr7Gs5DAM%3D&ved=0CGUQyjc&ei=oUc5VZeJO-bIsQT7pIG4BA#hl=en&tbm=isch&q=usb+type+b&imgrc=zDSF8FeAtFWrEM%253A%3BwCAeiwByRUOamM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.kinja-img.com%252Fgawker-media%252Fimage%252Fupload%252Fs--XkVNcV2A--%252F17m9wsbic8y4zjpg.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fgizmodo.com%252F5030810%252Fgiz-explains-an-illustrated-guide-to-every-stupid-cable-you-need%3B300%3B231
no, it's usb cable (Type B) hanging in parking lot, so that drivers can plug it to their in-vehicle camera to upload video clips.
USB cable type B https://www.google.com/search?q=usb+cable+type&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=909&site=webhp&tbm=isch&imgil=wLMpBD-zUZyGmM%253A%253BD76MEyeY7O9J2M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.e-cigarette-forum.com%25252Fforum%25252Fego-type-models%25252F388474-warning-using-non-ego-cables-could-fry-you-ego-v-vv-650mah-battery.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=wLMpBD-zUZyGmM%253A%252CD76MEyeY7O9J2M%252C_&usg=__E9_mn31uoXPVBTNG-ROr7Gs5DAM%3D&ved=0CGUQyjc&ei=oUc5VZeJO-bIsQT7pIG4BA#hl=en&tbm=isch&q=usb+type+b&imgrc=zDSF8FeAtFWrEM%253A%3BwCAeiwByRUOamM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.kinja-img.com%252Fgawker-media%252Fimage%252Fupload%252Fs--XkVNcV2A--%252F17m9wsbic8y4zjpg.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fgizmodo.com%252F5030810%252Fgiz-explains-an-illustrated-guide-to-every-stupid-cable-you-need%3B300%3B231
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William,
Half of them still have non-wifi cameras. So we must provide usb cable to upload clips for them.
Half of them still have non-wifi cameras. So we must provide usb cable to upload clips for them.
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I found. wow. Someone made it for me. lol
http://www.cyclenutz.com/USB-Cable-Weatherproof-Seal_p_603.html
http://www.cyclenutz.com/USB-Cable-Weatherproof-Seal_p_603.html
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I think I make my own cover.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-11603-6-PERFORMIX-BLACK-14-5OZ-PLASTI-DIP-RUBBER-HANDLE-RUBBERIZED-COATING-/400338439296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3607cc80
PLASTI DIP!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-11603-6-PERFORMIX-BLACK-14-5OZ-PLASTI-DIP-RUBBER-HANDLE-RUBBERIZED-COATING-/400338439296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3607cc80
PLASTI DIP!!!
> Yep, 200 drivers, They won't do the capping, uncapping.
It begins to sounds like an issue for HR to address about drivers not open to doing their jobs, screwing the cap back on;
is not really a technical problem.
You want a reliable self-sealing watertight connector, but there aren't a whole lot of options;
especially not at the end of a cable left dangling around, since whatever protection is used
has to be of a type able to be easily broken, for the cable to connect to something.
A piece of tubing around a plug isn't going to stop water from getting on the connector; unless it is capped at the end, or the end of the tube is kept out of the rain.
There are self-sealing USB ports.
Essentially the real options are:
1. Don't have a dangling cable:
o Weatherproof port instead with cable in the driver's vehicle, Or,
2. Shield the end of the cable:
o Auto-retracting cable under a weatherproof flap, or else in a rainproof box like you had before.
It begins to sounds like an issue for HR to address about drivers not open to doing their jobs, screwing the cap back on;
is not really a technical problem.
You want a reliable self-sealing watertight connector, but there aren't a whole lot of options;
especially not at the end of a cable left dangling around, since whatever protection is used
has to be of a type able to be easily broken, for the cable to connect to something.
A piece of tubing around a plug isn't going to stop water from getting on the connector; unless it is capped at the end, or the end of the tube is kept out of the rain.
There are self-sealing USB ports.
Essentially the real options are:
1. Don't have a dangling cable:
o Weatherproof port instead with cable in the driver's vehicle, Or,
2. Shield the end of the cable:
o Auto-retracting cable under a weatherproof flap, or else in a rainproof box like you had before.
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The usb is already with retractable reel. But the cable has to be handed close to the driver seat. We considered a small roof to protect from raining, but discouraged due to safety issue.
It gives trouble only during heavy rain for a day. I guess having a small open cap around the USB conductor will do the job.
It gives trouble only during heavy rain for a day. I guess having a small open cap around the USB conductor will do the job.
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Thank you everyone.
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