A monitoring system includes an evaluation unit and a cable which has a cable core around which a multilayer sheath is disposed. The multilayer sheath has an inner and an outer electrode of a capacitor. A hygroscopic intermediate layer is disposed between the two electrodes. The evaluation unit is configured to monitor the cable for moisture based on the capacitance of the capacitor. A cable is also provided.

Example implementations relate to a rope leak sensor holder segment. For example, in an implementation, a rope leak sensor holder segment includes an elongated track and a channel to accept a rope leak sensor. The rope leak sensor holder segment includes a retainer to secure the rope leak sensor within the channel.

A liquid detection laminate, an electrical cable including the liquid detection laminate, and methods for the same are described herein. The liquid detection laminate may include an electrically insulating substrate, a hydrophilic layer disposed adjacent the electrically insulating substrate and forming a laminate with the electrically insulating substrate, and a conductive wire interposed between the electrically insulating substrate and the hydrophilic layer. The electrical cable may include a cable core, an outer sheath disposed radially outward of the cable core, and the liquid detection laminate interposed between the cable core and the outer sheath.