Extension cable for Apex I/O port?

[iReefer12]

I’m looking for an extension to be able to mount the breakout box further away from my apex, I’m not sure what kind of port it is, I tried ordering what I thought was correct and the plug is too large around. Some kind of DIN connector, but rather than order the wrong thing again, just wondered if someone had a link to the type of cable connector that they know works.

 

[ColoredRock]

try this thread...

Apex Breakout Box Extension Cable

I need to add a Breakout Box at my saltwater mixing station which is located in the basement away from the main display. I'd prefer to to purchase another PM module to connect to the breakout box. I saw on the Apex forum that the cable is a Mini 8-Pin DIN cable and that there are extensions...

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[iReefer12]

They didn’t really post a product on that thread. I think the OP ended up just cutting the cable and splicing in a new longer section. Trying to avoid that if I can.

 

[iReefer12]

I found this, does this look right?

C2G 09569 8-Pin Mini-DIN M/F Serial RS232 Extension Cable, Beige (10 Feet, 3.04 Meters) https://a.co/d/bNVGnfM

 

[ColoredRock]

Yest that is a straight pass the extension cable .. should match pin for pin

 

[iReefer12]

FWIW, that cable was out of stock, but this item worked perfectly.

KENTEK 6 Feet FT Mini DIN8 Extension Cable Cord Connector 28 AWG Molded Serial RS-232 MDIN 8 Pin Male to Female M/F for Peripheral Device https://a.co/d/87n8DJY