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SubConn Circular — reference connector
SubConn Circular · Reference image · MacArtney
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Signal and power in a conventional circular interface, with standard, right-angle and Splitconn configurations.

SubConn technical reference

The figures below describe the referenced SubConn configurations, not verified DepthLink alternatives. Final supplied specifications and mating compatibility are confirmed with your quotation. Qualified pressure-test values are shown as published and are not automatically working-depth ratings.

Technical information reviewed 19 September 2026
Contacts1–25, by configuration
Voltage600 V DC/AC rms
CurrentUp to 10 A/contact; connector totals apply
MatingMore than 500 wet matings

Typical applications

  • Instrumentation and control
  • ROV equipment
  • Underwater cameras and lighting

Selection notes

The 25-contact version uses three 10 A power contacts and twenty-two 5 A signal contacts; its combined limit is 60 A.

Specifications by configuration

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Circular - Mini 1 contactTechnical details

Electrical & environmental

Electrical & environmental
Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
Current rating10 A
Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
Wet matings> 500
Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)

Materials, cables & terminations

Materials, cables & terminations
Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
ContactsGold plated brass UNS - C36000
Locking sleevesPOM
Inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber

Wiring reference

Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

Inline cable colour code
  • 1: Black
Circular - 2, 3, 4 and 5 contactsTechnical details

Electrical & environmental

Electrical & environmental
Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
2 contacts current rating10 A per contact (max 20 A per connector)
3, 4 and 5 contacts current rating10 A per contact (max 30 A per connector)
Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
Wet matings> 500
Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)
Depth rating PEEK300 bar, 4,350 psi

Materials, cables & terminations

Materials, cables & terminations
Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
Bulkhead bodyBrass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK
ContactsGold plated brass UNS - C36000
Location pinStainless steel AISI 303
O-ringsNitrile
Locking sleevesPOM or stainless steel
Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302
2, 3 and 4 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm or 16 ft, 5 m)16 AWG, 1.31 mm2 synthetic rubber
5 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm or 16 ft, 5 m)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber
Bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE
OM leads (3", 7 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE

Wiring reference

Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

Inline cable colour code
  • 1: Black
  • 2: White
  • 3: Red
  • 4: Green
  • 5: Orange
(3 conductor cable colour code: 1 black, 2 white, 3 green)
    Circular Splitconn - 2 contactsTechnical details

    Electrical & environmental

    Electrical & environmental
    Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
    2 contacts current rating10 A per contact (max 20 A per connector)
    Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
    Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
    Wet matings> 500
    Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
    Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)

    Materials, cables & terminations

    Materials, cables & terminations
    Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
    ContactsGold plated brass UNS - C36000
    Location pinStainless steel AISI 303
    Locking sleevesPOM
    Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302
    2 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber

    Wiring reference

    Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

    Inline cable colour code
    • 1: Black
    • 2: White
    Circular - 6, 8 and 10 contactsTechnical details

    Electrical & environmental

    Electrical & environmental
    Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
    Current rating10 A per contact (max 50 A per connector)
    Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
    Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
    Wet matings> 500
    Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
    Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)
    Depth rating PEEK300 bar, 4,350 psi

    Materials, cables & terminations

    Materials, cables & terminations
    Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
    Bulkhead bodyBrass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK
    ContactsGold plated brass UNS - C36000
    Location pinStainless steel AISI 303
    O-ringsNitrile
    Locking sleevesPOM or stainless steel
    Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302
    6 and 8 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm or 16 ft, 5 m)16 AWG, 1.31 mm2 synthetic rubber
    10 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm or 16 ft, 5 m)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber
    Bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE
    OM leads (3", 7 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE

    Wiring reference

    Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

    Inline cable colour code
    • 1: Black
    • 2: White
    • 3: Red
    • 4: Green
    • 5: Orange
    • 6: Blue
    • 7: White/black
    • 8: Red/black
    • 9: Green/black
    • 10: Orange/black
    Circular Right Angle - 6, 8 and 10 contactsTechnical details

    Electrical & environmental

    Electrical & environmental
    Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
    Current rating10 A per contact (max 50 A per connector)
    Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
    Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
    Wet matings> 500
    Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
    Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)

    Materials, cables & terminations

    Materials, cables & terminations
    Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
    ContactsBrass UNS - C36000
    Location pinAISI 303
    Locking sleevesPOM or stainless steel
    Snap ringsAISI 302
    6 and 8 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm)16 AWG, 1.31 mm2 synthetic rubber
    10 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber

    Wiring reference

    Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

    Inline cable colour code
    • 1: Black
    • 2: White
    • 3: Red
    • 4: Green
    • 5: Orange
    • 6: Blue
    • 7: White/black
    • 8: Red/black
    • 9: Green/black
    • 10: Orange/black
    Circular - 12, 16 and 25 contactsTechnical details

    Electrical & environmental

    Electrical & environmental
    Voltage rating600 V DC/AC rms
    12 and 16 contacts current rating10 A per contact (max 60 A per connector)
    25 contacts current rating3 power contacts 10 A per contact, 22 signal contacts 5 A per contact (max 60 A per connector)
    Insulation resistance> 200 MΩ
    Contact resistance< 0.01 Ω
    Wet matings> 500
    Temperature rating (water)- 4 to 60˚C, 25 to 140˚F
    Temperature rating (air)- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Storage temperature rating- 40 to 60˚C, - 40 to 140˚F
    Qualified pressure tested1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face)
    Depth rating PEEK300 bar, 4,350 psi

    Materials, cables & terminations

    Materials, cables & terminations
    Connector bodyChloroprene rubber
    Bulkhead bodyBrass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK
    12 and 16 contactsGold plated brass UNS - C36000
    25 contactsContact 2, 4 and 6: gold plated brass UNS - C36000, Contact 1, 3, 5, 7 - 25: gold plated beryllium copper
    O-ringsNitrile
    Locking sleevesPOM or stainless steel
    Snap ringsStainless steel AISI 302
    12 and 16 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm or 16 ft, 5 m)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 synthetic rubber
    25 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm)3 x 18 AWG, 0.82 mm2, 22 x 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 polyurethane
    12 and 16 contact bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE
    25 contact bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm)3 x 18 AWG, 0.82 mm2, 22 x 22 AWG, 0.33 mm2 white tagged PTFE
    12 and 16 contact OM leads (3", 7 cm)18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 coloured PTFE

    Wiring reference

    Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.

    Inline cable colour code for 12 and 16 conductor
    • 1: Black
    • 2: White
    • 3: Red
    • 4 Green
    • 5: Orange
    • 6: Blue
    • 7: White/black
    • 8: Red/black
    • 9: Green/black
    • 10: Orange/black
    • 11: Blue/black
    • 12: Black/white
    • 13: Red/white
    • 14: Green/white
    • 15: Blue/white
    • 16: Black/red
    Inline cable colour code for 25 conductor
    • 1: Orange
    • 2: Black-18 AWG
    • 3: Grey
    • 4: Red-18 AWG
    • 5: Green
    • 6: Brown-18 AWG
    • 7: Yellow
    • 8: White/black
    • 9: White
    • 10: Purple
    • 11: Blue
    • 12: White/yellow
    • 13: White/green
    • 14: White/blue
    • 15: White/purple
    • 16: White/grey
    • 17: White/brown/black
    • 18: White/red/black
    • 19: White/orange/black
    • 20: White/yellow/black
    • 21: White/green/black
    • 22: White/blue/black
    • 23: White/brown
    • 24: White/red
    • 25: White/orange
    Images based on SubConn reference photographs from MacArtney. Illustrative references; connector details, supplied appearance and compatibility are confirmed with your quotation.
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