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Terminal Block Strain Relief

The Strain Relief Box protects your logger’s external wiring connections by offloading cable stress from the terminal block when the incoming wires behave as a single bundled cable. Compatible with all SRX and SmartReader Plus models, it’s ideal for field and mobile applications where movement or vibration would otherwise act directly on the terminal connections.
SKU: 29-0013
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The Strain Relief Box is a rugged enclosure that mounts over the 11-pin terminal block on ACR SRX loggers — and is also fully compatible with SmartReader Plus and legacy SmartReader models. It provides a sealed cable entry system with a built-in cable gland that grips and secures the external wires so mechanical stress does not reach the terminal connections.

Important note on effective strain relief: For the strain relief box to work as intended, the cable entering the gland must behave as a single bundled section. This means the wires should be grouped together (for example, as part of a jacketed cable or bundled group) before they enter the strain relief. When the gland clamps to a single outer surface, pulling forces are absorbed by the enclosure rather than transmitted directly to the terminal screws. If individual, loose conductors are simply tightened under the gland without bundling, the strain relief will provide only limited mitigation.

By managing movement and tension this way, the strain relief system helps maintain reliable signal integrity over time, especially in environments with repeated handling, vibration, or tension — such as mobile setups, industrial sites, or long-term outdoor deployments.

Key Features:

  • Durable plastic housing for added protection over the terminal block

  • Built-in cable gland relieves strain and seals the cable entry point

  • Offloads mechanical stress from the terminal block connections

  • Best performance when probe cables are bundled before entry

  • Compatible with all SRX, SmartReader Plus, and legacy SmartReader loggers using the 11-pin terminal block

  • Ideal for mobile, industrial, and long-term monitoring setups

Installation Tip:
Connect the wires to the terminal block first, ensuring correct polarity and leave some slack between the connection and the cable gland. For best results, group or bundle the incoming wires so the cable gland can clamp onto that bundled section before tightening. Make sure all wires are captured together, with no individual leads left loose. Then position the strain relief box over the block and secure it in place. Tighten the cable gland to grip the bundle and complete the seal.

Reference Article

Strain Relief and Strain Mitigation: Simple Practices That Reduce Lost Data

Q&A

Q: Under what conditions or circumstances should I consider this add-on?

A: If your data logger will be used in a fixed indoor location with minimal movement, the strain relief box is optional. However, if your setup involves frequent handling, tugging of wires, vibration, outdoor exposure, or long-term monitoring, this accessory is strongly recommended. It protects your wiring connections from fatigue and helps maintain reliable signal integrity over time.

Q: Should I leave some slack in the wires when installing?

A: Yes. Leave a small amount of slack—about 1–2 cm (½–¾ inch)—between the terminal block connections and the cable gland. This prevents the conductors from being pulled tight and allows the strain relief box to properly absorb movement or vibration.

Q: I am having difficulty understanding strain relief, can you give me a fuller explanation?

A: Strain relief is about managing mechanical forces so they don’t act directly on electrical connections. In simple terms, it means ensuring that pulling, vibration, or handling forces are transferred to the enclosure or cable jacket instead of to the terminal screws or conductors.

Our article, Strain Relief and Strain Mitigation: Simple Practices That Reduce Lost Data, explains this concept in practical terms, including when full anchoring is possible and when strain mitigation is more appropriate.

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It provides a sealed cable entry system with a built-in cable gland that grips and secures the external wires so mechanical stress does not reach the terminal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note on effective strain relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the strain relief box to work as intended, the cable entering the gland must behave as a single bundled section. This means the wires should be grouped together (for example, as part of a jacketed cable or bundled group) before they enter the strain relief. When the gland clamps to a single outer surface, pulling forces are absorbed by the enclosure rather than transmitted directly to the terminal screws. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If individual, loose conductors are simply tightened under the gland without bundling, the strain relief will provide only limited mitigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eBy managing movement and tension this way, the strain relief system helps maintain reliable signal integrity over time, especially in environments with repeated handling, vibration, or tension — such as mobile setups, industrial sites, or long-term outdoor deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eDurable plastic housing for added protection over the terminal block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eBuilt-in cable gland relieves strain and seals the cable entry point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eOffloads mechanical stress from the terminal block connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eBest performance when probe cables are bundled before entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eCompatible with all SRX, SmartReader Plus, and legacy SmartReader loggers using the 11-pin terminal block\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eIdeal for mobile, industrial, and long-term monitoring setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eInstallation Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eConnect the wires to the terminal block first, ensuring correct polarity and leave some slack between the connection and the cable gland. For best results, group or bundle the incoming wires so the cable gland can clamp onto that bundled section before tightening. Make sure \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\"\u003eall wires are captured together, with no individual leads left loose.\u003c\/span\u003e Then position the strain relief box over the block and secure it in place. Tighten the cable gland to grip the bundle and complete the seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eReference Article\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acrdatasolutions.com\/blogs\/articles\/strain-relief-a-simple-habit-that-prevents-lost-data\"\u003eStrain Relief and Strain Mitigation: Simple Practices That Reduce Lost Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}