As a part of continuous efforts to accommodate market demand for ever more flexible, dependable and cost efficient underwater connectivity solutions, SubConn® has introduced SubConn Micro ‘G2’ connectors to streamline its proven range of micro connectors.
The SubConn Micro ‘G2’ connectors have enhanced sealing capability and utilize a uniform pin size and design. The entire range of SubConn® connectors, is globally available through MacArtney Group operations and regional representatives.
Streamlined connectivity solutions for compact underwater applications
Based on the original SubConn® circular series, SubConn® micro connectors were developed to suit the increasingly more compact design of underwater instruments, equipment and systems. This way, SubConn® micro connectors represents an ideal solution for ROV, ocean science, defence, diving, underwater camera, lighting and leisure applications with several thousand currently in use worldwide.
SubConn® micro connectors are available with 2 to 21 contacts in the standard in line version and in bulkhead versions, while low profile connectors available with 3, 7 and 9 contacts. The streamlining of the range entails that all connector types are now available with a uniform pin size and design, featuring extensive rubber sealing of each pin along with three o-rings in all female connector sockets – for optimal water sealing capability.
Flexible materials, configurations and accessories
SubConn® micro connectors are manufactured from high grade neoprene and a variety of body material options and feature a high ocean depth rating. The connectors are available in four standard shell sizes with contacts rated for 300 V at 5 to 10 A. All SubConn® Micro bulkhead connectors come with numbered or colour coded teflon leads.
For easy integration with systems and equipment, SubConn® micro connectors are often delivered with dedicated cables, locking sleeves and pressure proof dummy connectors. SubConn® cables are of the flexible and water resistant neoprene type. The characteristic SubConn® locking sleeves are manufactured from injection moulded POM with stainless steel retaining snap rings.
Press Release, January 14, 2014; Image: MacArtney