Hold cables on 383

[nag]

hi,

I have the idea that the DC and USB cables tend to fall from 383L connectors.  As I have the setup in a fixed observatory, i would like to find a way to hold both cables securely .

Anyone ever run into this problem and found a solution?

Thank you
Nuno

[NickK]

It's not normally a good idea to have strain on connectors caused by taught cables (it usually reduces the lifetime of the cable/connectors due to thermal cycling).

I've used a simple plastic cable tie to give a rounded arc into the socket that doesn't move when the mount is operated.

I have - before being tidy with cables - managed to stand on the USB cable and ripped the USB connector out of my 383L! Sent it back to ATIK and it was return to me the next day.

[nag]

Thank you for your answer

I found this and bought several of them:
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/503133175/1000pcs-White-Zip-font-b-Tie-b-font-Cable-font-b-Wire-b-font-Removable-Self.jpg

I hope that with the humidity they don't fall, but will certainly keep the cables a bit more secure.

thank you so much
Nuno