Iridium ASE-12328T 328’ Cable for CIT01, CIT02 and MC05 – Outdoor Turret (ARA-AW2721600)

The Iridium ASE-12328T 328’ Outdoor Turret Cable (ARA-AW2721600) is a specialised composite interconnection cable designed for use with Iridium Citadel systems, including CIT01, CIT02, and MC05 (ASE-CIT-ADU) installations. It provides the critical link between the external outdoor terminal and the internal Citadel safe room equipment.

This cable uses a Turret connector interface and is engineered to carry power, voice, and data over a single ruggedised cable run, supporting secure and reliable satellite communications in maritime and high-risk environments.

Key Product Features

• Citadel System Compatible: Designed specifically for CIT01, CIT02, and MC05 Citadel architectures.
• Turret Composite Cable: Supports power, voice (RJ-11), and data (RJ-45) transmission in one cable.
• 328 ft (100 m) Length: Enables long-distance routing between outdoor terminals and protected safe rooms.
• Outdoor Rated Construction: Suitable for harsh maritime and exposed environments.
• Professional-Grade Assembly: Built for mission-critical and continuous operation.

What’s Included

• Iridium ASE-12328T outdoor turret cable (328 ft / 100 m)

Installation & Usage

This cable is intended for professional Citadel system installations:

• Connects the outdoor ADU (MC05) to the internal Citadel control and handset equipment.
• Routes through vessel structures between exposed and protected locations.

Installation Tip: Ensure proper strain relief and watertight routing when passing through bulkheads or deck penetrations.

Technical Specifications

• Cable Type: Composite turret cable
• Cable Length: 328 feet (100 metres)
• Connector Interface: Turret connector
• System Compatibility: CIT01, CIT02, MC05 (Citadel systems)
• Application: Outdoor-to-indoor Citadel interconnection

Key Capabilities

• Enables secure connectivity between Citadel outdoor terminals and safe rooms
• Supports long cable runs without system modification
• Maintains integrity of Iridium satellite voice and data links
• Designed for long-term deployment in extreme maritime conditions

Compatibility

This turret cable is compatible with:

• Iridium Citadel CIT01 and CIT02 systems
• Iridium MC05 / ASE-CIT-ADU outdoor terminals

Compatibility Note: This cable is purpose-built for Citadel systems and is not suitable for standard Iridium handset or antenna connections.

Ideal Applications

• Maritime Security: Citadel safe room installations on commercial vessels.
• Anti-Piracy Systems: Secure satellite connectivity between protected spaces.
• Government & Defence Shipping: Mission-critical maritime communications.
• Remote Maritime Operations: Long-distance routing in complex vessel layouts.

Product Information

• Product Category: Maritime Satellite System Cables
• Manufacturer: Iridium / Applied Satellite Engineering (ASE)
• Model: ASE-12328T
• Accessory Code: ARA-AW2721600
• Product Type: Citadel Outdoor Turret Cable
• Product Status: Genuine Iridium Citadel System Component