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Subsea Proximity Switches
Built to perform.
Proven configurations. Engineered for extreme underwater performance.
Subsea Reliable
High Accuracy
Corrosion Resistant
Proven Reliability
DL 1 Brand
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PS 2 Product Proximity Switch
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T2-M18 3 Body Thread Size & Length
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3A 4 Rating Current Rating
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MIC3 5 Connector Type & Pins
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SS 6 Housing 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
DepthLink proximity switch body thread size and length options
Code
Thread Size (Order Example)
Length (Thread)
Overall Length (Typical)*
T1-M12 M12 33 mm ~55 mm
T2-M18 M18 48 mm ~70 mm
T2-5/8 5/8" UNF 48 mm ~70 mm
T2-3/4 3/4" UNF 48 mm ~70 mm
T3-M18 M18 70 mm ~92 mm
T3-5/8 5/8" UNF 70 mm ~92 mm
T3-3/4 3/4" UNF 70 mm ~92 mm
* Overall length includes connector. Actual length may vary slightly by configuration.
Current rating options for subsea proximity switch configurations
Code
Rating
Use / Application
1A 1 Amp For low power signalling to PLC / DCS and control systems. Short body types only: 33 mm & 48 mm
3A 3 Amp For higher power circuits up to 100W with high in-rush protection of 15A. Long body type only: 70 mm
Connector type and pin count options for subsea proximity switches
Code
Type
Pins Available
Notes
NAN6 Nano Connector 6 SPDT only. (3 pins used, 3 not used)
MICx Micro Circular 2, 3, 4 pins See pin-out views
STDx Standard Circular 2, 3, 4 pins See pin-out views
MICRAx Micro Circular Right Angle Plug 2, 3, 4 pins Right angle option
Housing materials for subsea proximity switch bodies
Code
Material
Availability
SS 316L Stainless Steel Standard
MIC625 Inconel 625 Optional
TI Titanium Grade 5 Optional
Nano Connector
NAN6, 6 pin SPDT configuration for compact M12 subsea proximity switch designs.
Micro Circular
MICx connector format with 2, 3 or 4 pin options for compact subsea switching.
Standard Circular
STDx robust subsea circular connectors with 2, 3 or 4 pin options.
Micro Circular Right Angle
MICRAx 90 degree plug option for tight installation envelopes and cable routing constraints.
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
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.