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Low Profile 9-Contact Subsea Connector (Variant) -- Compact 9-Pin Underwater Connector

Published on:2026-05-24 Click:20

Low Profile 9-Contact Subsea Connector (Variant) -- Compact 9-Pin Underwater Connector

Low profile 9-contact subsea connector variant for ROV and AUV. Compact, IP68 sealed. Contact sales@rovcable.com.

Product introduction

Low Profile 9-Contact Subsea Underwater Connector (Variant)

This Low Profile 9-Contact (Variant) subsea connector from Shanghai Kabel Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd provides 9 independent contacts in an alternative compact low-profile housing geometry. IP68 rated with gold-plated contacts, it is suited to ROV and AUV installations where the standard LP-9 body does not fit the available panel cutout or cable routing constraints.

Key Specifications

Parameter Value
Contact Count 9
IP Rating IP68
Housing Material 316L Stainless Steel
Contact Plating Gold
Form Factor Low Profile (alternative geometry)
Contact Rating Up to 10 A per contact
Operating Depth 300 m standard
Mating Cycles ≥500

Applications

  • Compact ROV sensor and control interfaces
  • AUV navigation system connectors
  • Tight-clearance subsea instrument panels

Request dimensional drawings or engineering sample: sales@rovcable.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this variant differ from n=588?

This variant uses an alternative housing footprint with different external dimensions. The contact count (9) and electrical performance are identical. Contact us for dimensional drawings to confirm which variant fits your panel cutout.

Can I use this connector for Ethernet (8E + 1 screen)?

Yes -- 9 contacts support an 8 Ethernet + 1 screen wiring arrangement for Gigabit Ethernet. Specify wiring standard (T568B standard) when ordering.

Is a cable assembly available?

Yes -- complete cable assemblies with Cat5e, Cat6, or custom cable, specified length, and overmoulded boot are available.

Applications

  • Space-constrained underwater sensor housings, sonar heads and compact instruments
  • ROV instrumentation bottles, streamlined towed bodies and low-drag equipment
  • Underwater cameras, lighting fixtures and shallow-water monitoring systems
  • Oceanographic sampling equipment with limited panel space for connectors
  • Diving equipment, underwater communication devices and portable systems

Customization Options

  • Custom cable lengths with direct moulding for streamlined system integration
  • Rubber straps, pressure-proof dummy connectors and dedicated accessories
  • Customer-specified shell materials and bulkhead thread configurations
  • Certified pressure testing to specified depth ratings with test certificates
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