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BIRNS Meridian Subsea Interconnect Solutions

Model BIRNS Meridian (e.g. M40-1, titanium versions)

Dry-mate 225 Amp subsea connector series open-face rated to 6km, for battery packs and thrusters of crewed and uncrewed subsea vehicles.

Description

The BIRNS Meridian™ series is a custom-engineered dry-mate high-amperage subsea connector line rated to 225 Amp and open-face rated to 6km. It is designed for battery packs and thrusters on crewed and uncrewed subsea vehicles that require high amperage power transfer. Select sizes are being DNV type-approved for 6km rated crewed submersibles.

Key features

  • M40 pin configuration with a single 85 mm2 (3/0 AWG) contact; further pin configurations in design
  • Standard and reverse gender versions; all withstand reverse pressure
  • Install into dry or oil-filled canisters
  • Straight or 90° configurations; titanium versions available
  • Tactile alignment index ridge, key-position arrows and a blue color band indicating full mating
  • Range covers cable plugs, receptacles, overmold connectors, pressure caps and dummy sealing plugs/receptacles

Specifications

Current rating225 A
Depth rating6km / 6,000 m open-face
M40 contactsingle 85 mm2 (3/0 AWG)

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