Tether System
AssemblyNeutrally buoyant tether with surface management reel. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Tether System parts and their functions
3 top-level parts · 7 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tether Cable | 1× | Fiber-optic and power umbilical. |
| 2 | Tether Management Reel 3 parts | 1× | Hand-cranked storage and slip-ring reel. |
| 3 | Connector | 2× | Mating plug-and-socket pair that joins two lengths of wiring or a cable to a board so a circuit can be assembled, serviced, and separated without soldering. |
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Bill of materials for Tether System
3 top-level lines · 6 rows shown · 7 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Tether Cable | submarine-rov-tether-cable | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tether Management Reel 3 parts | submarine-rov-tether-reel | 1× | 1 | 4 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Reel Drum | submarine-rov-reel-drum | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Slip Ring | submarine-rov-slip-ring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.3 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Connector | connector | 2× | 2 | · | part |
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Where the tether system is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |