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Mechanically protected bulkhead and flange interfaces in three shell formats. The source describes stainless-steel housings with integral locking-sleeve threads.
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 2026Shell formats1500, 2000 and 2400
Contacts2–12, by configuration
Voltage300 or 600 V DC/AC rms
Current5–10 A/contact, by configuration
Typical applications
- Flange-mounted equipment
- ROV systems
- Instrument housings and slip-ring assemblies
Selection notes
1500, 2000 and 2400 are shell designations, not depth ratings. Match the exact contact configuration and compatible inline connector.
Specifications by configuration
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Metal Shell 1500 - 2, 3 and 4 contactsTechnical details +
Electrical & environmental
| Voltage rating | 300 V DC/AC rms |
|---|---|
| 2, 3 and 4 contacts current rating | 10 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 tested | 1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face) |
Materials, cables & terminations
| Connector body | Chloroprene rubber |
|---|---|
| Connector housing | Stainless steel AISI 316 (other materials on request) |
| Contacts | Female sockets in gold plated brass UNS - C36000, Male contacts in gold plated beryllium copper |
| Location pin | Stainless steel AISI 303 |
| Locking sleeves | ABS or stainless steel |
| Snap rings | Stainless steel AISI 302 |
| 2, 3 and 4 contact bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 coloured PTFE |
Wiring reference
Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.
Leads colour code
- 1: Black
- 2: White
- 3: Red
- 4: Green
Metal Shell 1500 - 5, 6, 8 and 9 contacts and G2 2, 3, and 4 contactsTechnical details +
Electrical & environmental
| Voltage rating | 300 V DC/AC rms |
|---|---|
| 5, 6, 8 and 9 contacts current rating | 5 A per contact (max 20 A per connector) |
| G2 2, 3 and 4 contacts current rating | 5 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 tested | 1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face) |
Materials, cables & terminations
| Connector body | Chloroprene rubber |
|---|---|
| Connector housing | Stainless steel AISI 316 (other materials on request) |
| Contacts | Female sockets in gold plated brass UNS - C36000, Male contacts in gold plated beryllium copper |
| Location pin | Stainless steel AISI 303 |
| Locking sleeves | ABS or stainless steel |
| Snap rings | Stainless steel AISI 302 |
| 5, 6, 8 and 9 contact bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 22 AWG, 0.33 mm2 coloured PTFE |
| G2 2, 3 and 4 contact bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 coloured PTFE |
Wiring reference
Confirm the exact part’s drawing and contact numbering before wiring.
Leads colour code
- 1: Black
- 2: White
- 3: Red
- 4: Green
- 5: Orange
- 6: Blue
- 7: White/black
- 8: Red/black
- 9: Green/black
Metal Shell 2000 - 2, 3 and 4 contactsTechnical details +
Electrical & environmental
| 2, 3 and 4 contacts voltage rating | 600 V DC/AC rms |
|---|---|
| 2, 3 and 4 contacts current rating | 10 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 tested | 1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face) |
Materials, cables & terminations
| Connector body | Chloroprene rubber |
|---|---|
| Connector housing | Stainless steel AISI 316 (other materials on request) |
| 2, 3 and 4 contacts | Brass UNS - C36000, Male contacts in gold plated beryllium copper |
| Location pin | Stainless steel AISI 303 |
| O-rings | Nitrile |
| Locking sleeves | POM or stainless steel |
| Snap rings | Stainless steel AISI 302 |
| 2, 3 and 4 contact bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 white tagged PTFE |
Metal Shell 2000 - 10 and 12 contactsTechnical details +
Electrical & environmental
| 10 and 12 contacts voltage rating | 300 V DC/AC rms |
|---|---|
| 10 and 12 contacts current rating | 5 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 tested | 1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face) |
Materials, cables & terminations
| Connector body | Chloroprene rubber |
|---|---|
| Connector housing | Stainless steel AISI 316 (other materials on request) |
| 10 and 12 contacts | Female sockets in gold plated brass UNS - C36000, Male contacts in gold plated beryllium copper |
| Location pin | Stainless steel AISI 303 |
| O-rings | Nitrile |
| Locking sleeves | POM or stainless steel |
| Snap rings | Stainless steel AISI 302 |
| 10 and 12 contact bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 white tagged PTFE |
Metal Shell 2400 - 6, 8 and 10 contactsTechnical details +
Electrical & environmental
| Voltage rating | 600 V DC/AC rms |
|---|---|
| Current rating | 10 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 tested | 1,400 bar, 20,300 psi (mated), 800 bar, 11,600 psi (open face) |
Materials, cables & terminations
| Connector body | Chloroprene rubber |
|---|---|
| Connector housing | Stainless steel AISI 316 (other materials on request) |
| Contacts | Brass UNS - C36000 |
| Location pin | Stainless steel AISI 303 |
| O-rings | Nitrile |
| Locking sleeves | POM or stainless steel |
| Snap rings | Stainless steel AISI 302 |
| Bulkhead leads (1 ft, 30 cm) | 18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 white tagged PTFE |
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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