DepthLink

Connecting technologies. Powering possibilities.

Full ocean depth sensing

Subsea Proximity Switches

Full ocean depth sensing, compact by design, engineered for reliability.

10,000 m Full ocean depth 1A / 3A Current ratings SS / MIC625 / TI Housing materials
Series overview
DepthLink

Connecting technology. Powering possibilities.

Subsea
Proximity Switches

Built to perform.

Proven configurations. Engineered for extreme underwater performance.

Subsea Reliable High Accuracy Corrosion Resistant Proven Reliability

Product Coding Structure

DL1Brand PS2Product
Proximity Switch
T2-M183Body
Thread Size
& Length
3A4Rating
Current Rating
MIC35Connector Type
& Pins
SS6Housing
Material

Example part number: DL-PS-T2-M18-3A-MIC3-SS

1 Brand
DL (DepthLink)
4 Rating
3A (3 Amp)
2 Product
PS (Proximity Switch)
5 Connector
Micro Circular, 3-pin
3 Body
T2-M18 (M18 x 48 mm)
6 Housing Material
316L Stainless Steel

3 Body (Thread Size & Length)

DepthLink proximity switch body thread size and length options
Code Thread Size
(Order Example)
Length
(Thread)
Overall Length
(Typical)*
T1-M12M1233 mm~55 mm
T2-M18M1848 mm~70 mm
T2-5/85/8" UNF48 mm~70 mm
T2-3/43/4" UNF48 mm~70 mm
T3-M18M1870 mm~92 mm
T3-5/85/8" UNF70 mm~92 mm
T3-3/43/4" UNF70 mm~92 mm

* Overall length includes connector. Actual length may vary slightly by configuration.

4 Rating (Current Rating)

Current rating options for subsea proximity switch configurations
Code Rating Use / Application
1A1 AmpFor low power signalling to PLC / DCS and control systems.
Short body types only: 33 mm & 48 mm
3A3 AmpFor higher power circuits up to 100W with high in-rush protection of 15A.
Long body type only: 70 mm

5 Connector Type & Pins

Connector type and pin count options for subsea proximity switches
Code Type Pins Available Notes
NAN6Nano Connector6SPDT only.
(3 pins used, 3 not used)
MICxMicro Circular2, 3, 4 pinsSee pin-out views
STDxStandard Circular2, 3, 4 pinsSee pin-out views
MICRAxMicro Circular Right Angle Plug2, 3, 4 pinsRight angle option

6 Housing Material

Housing materials for subsea proximity switch bodies
Code Material Availability
SS316L Stainless SteelStandard
MIC625Inconel 625Optional
TITitanium Grade 5Optional

Connector type options

Macro Product Renders

Representative DepthLink proximity switch renders for nano, micro circular, standard circular and micro right-angle connector configurations.

Nano connector subsea proximity switch render

Nano Connector

NAN6, 6 pin SPDT configuration for compact M12 subsea proximity switch designs.

Micro circular subsea proximity switch render

Micro Circular

MICx connector format with 2, 3 or 4 pin options for compact subsea switching.

Standard circular subsea proximity switch render

Standard Circular

STDx robust subsea circular connectors with 2, 3 or 4 pin options.

Micro right angle subsea proximity switch render

Micro Circular Right Angle

MICRAx 90 degree plug option for tight installation envelopes and cable routing constraints.

Pin-out views

Male Face View Pin-Out Diagrams

Searchable SVG pin-out references for 2 pin, 3 pin, 4 pin and 6 pin NAN6 proximity switch connectors.

2 Pin (x2)

2 pin connector pin-out view 1 2 1: COMMON 2: N/O

3 Pin (x3)

3 pin connector pin-out view 1 2 3 1: COMMON 2: N/C 3: N/O

4 Pin (x4)

4 pin connector pin-out view 1 2 3 4 1: COMMON 2: N/C 3: N/O 4: CASE GROUND

6 Pin (NAN6)

6 pin NAN6 connector pin-out view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1: COMMON 2: N/C 3: N/O 4 / 5 / 6: NOT USED

N/O = Normally Open | N/C = Normally Closed | SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw

Applications

Engineered For Critical Applications

DepthLink subsea proximity switches support demanding offshore, defence, robotics, process and research environments.

ROV & Subsea Robotics

Compact non-contact sensing for inspection, intervention and tooling systems.

Marine & Defence

Reliable switch feedback for mission-critical marine and defence systems.

Offshore Energy

Position sensing for subsea production, offshore power and energy infrastructure.

Subsea Infrastructure

Durable sensing for permanent subsea installations and high-pressure assemblies.

Process Automation

Valve position feedback and control signalling for harsh industrial environments.

Oceanographic Research

Reliable feedback for scientific equipment, seabed instrumentation and data systems.