MCBH8M Subconn connector

MacArtney 8 Pin SubConn connector - Bulkhead Connector

8 pin arrangement for use on Subsea Survey equipment and ROV.

Note, Subconn connectors must always
be greased with Molykote M44.
This can be purchased separately

Dimensions in mm (1 mm = 0.03937 inch)
Threads in inches (1 inch = 25.4 mm)

Connector specifications

Voltage rating, 300 V DC/AC rms
2, 3 and 4 contacts current rating, 10 A per contact (max 20 A per connector)
5, 6 and 8 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 Mohm
Contact resistance,  0.01 ohm Wet matings, 500 (open face rated)
Temperature rating (water), - 4 to 60C, 25 to 140F
Temperature rating (air), - 40 to 60C, - 40 to 140F
Storage temperature rating, - 40 to 60C, - 40 to 140F
Qualified pressure tested, 800 bar, 11,600 psi
Depth rating PEEK, 300 bar, 4,350 psi

Material specifications

Connector body, Chloroprene rubber
Bulkhead body, Brass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK
PEEK bulkhead body, PEEK-30
2, 3 and 4 contacts, Gold plated brass UNS - C36000
5, 6, 8 contacts and G2 2, 3 and 4 contacts, Female sockets in gold plated brass - UNS C36000, Male pins in gold plated beryllium copper
Location pin, Stainless steel AISI 303
O-rings, Nitrile
Locking sleeves, ABS or stainless steel
Snap rings, Stainless steel AISI 302
2, 3 and 4 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm), 18 AWG, 0.82 mm2 chloroprene rubber
5, 6 and 8 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm), 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 chloroprene rubber
G2 2, 3 and 4 conductor inline cable (2 ft, 60 cm), 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 chloroprene rubber
2, 3 and 4 contact bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm), 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 coloured PTFE
5, 6 and 8 contact bulkhead and PBOF leads (1 ft, 30 cm), 22 AWG, 0.33 mm2 coloured PTFE
G2 2, 3 and 4 contact bulkhead and PBOF leads 1(ft, 30 cm), 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 coloured PTFE
OM leads (3", 7 cm), 20 AWG, 0.52 mm2 coloured PTFE

Inline cable colour code

1, Black
2, White
3, Red
4, Green
5, Orange
6, Blue
7, White/black
8, Red/black
**(3 conductor cable colour code, 1 black, 2 white, 3 green)

Nominal cable outside diameter (OD)

2 conductor cable 0.340’’, 8.6 mm
3 conductor cable 0.360’’, 9.1 mm
4 conductor cable 0.385’’, 9.8 mm
G2 2 conductor cable 0.230’’, 6.1 mm
G2 3 conductor cable 0.250’’, 6.4 mm
G2 4 conductor cable 0.260’’, 6.6 mm
5 conductor cable 0.312’’, 7.9 mm
6 conductor cable 0.315’’, 8.0 mm
8 conductor cable 0.363’’, 9.2 mm

Commodity Code - 85367000