DB9 pass through

I am building a PLC cabinet that needs to have a DB9 connector on the outside of the cabinet. The only thing I have been able to find is a combination power/DB9 fitting that has a watertight cover that clamps down over it. We are on a tight budget, and this is overkill for us. All of the DB9 fittings that I can find have solder or crimp fittings on one side. I basically want a female-female connector with a flange around it that I can bolt to the cabinet. That way I can connect a barcode reader to the outside and run a standard cable from the inside to the PLC.

Any thoughts on where I can find that? I have looked at Digi-key and other places with no luck.

Check L-Com

Have you tried a gender changer adapter, like in these links?
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=AE10296-ND
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=626-1085-ND

Check Automationdirect Zip Ports #ZP-PNA-06-100

OpZed said:

Check Automationdirect Zip Ports #ZP-PNA-06-100

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Here's a link to the above and more.

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Wiring_Solutions/Panel_Interface_Connectors_%28NEMA_-z-_UL_Type_4,_4X,_12_-z-_IP65%29

I think the original poster implied that a port as suggested was 'overkill' and they were on a budget.

A couple of more links to do it right.

http://www.hoffmanonline.com/produc...cat_2=2375&cat_3=2387&catID=2387&itemID=72933

http://www.qpic.com/

i think he wants something like this but with a DB9 connector

I use Graceport. They can make just about any configuration that you need.

http://graceport.com/prod_computer.cfm

Regards

jstolaruk is exactly right.

I went over to L-com as suggested. They didn't have one, but they had a hint document that suggested taking the barrel screws out of a gender changer or adapter, replacing them with longer ones, and then mounting in through the panel wall and using a barrel nut to secure it on the other side.

I guess that will work, but I was hoping for something exactly like what jstolaruk posted.

Thanks to all for the responses!

I think you are going to have a very hard time beating the price, even if you kludge together something on your own.

https://www.asi-ez.com/member/~RAP6-DB9F.asp?Dept_ID=190