Description
The subsea switch is a compact unit designed for ROV activation in deep-sea applications. Featuring a square mounting plate made of 316 stainless steel, behind which a rotating switch bar containing two permanent magnets Upon rotation to the “ON” position, one of these magnets align with a reed switch sensor housed in a stainless steel enclosure behind the mounting plate, activating a solid state relay. The stainless steel housing also incorporates one or two Subsea bulkhead connectors for controlling a power supply, or turn on an internal battery power. The unit is provided with a 5m cable, equipped with matching Subsea connectors, with the entire switch assembly and connectors rated for operation in seawater depths up to 4000 meters.
Features
- Subsea switch, designed for ROV operation
- Depth rating to 4000 metres seawater
- Large rotary arm makes switch contact in either horizontal position
- Positive action with indentations for on and off position
- Switch up to 60V at 3 amps DC
- Non contact switching mechanism
- Higher voltage/current ranges on request
- Custom switches can be designed to fit your requirements.
Specifications
Version | SUBSEA-SW1 | SUBSEA-SW2 | SUBSEA-SW2-CRE | SUBSEA-SW3-CRE | SUBSEA-SW4-CRE | |||
Power Rating | 24vDC @ 500mA | 60vDC @ 3 Amps | 24vDC @ 500mA | |||||
Mounting Plate | 200 x 200 x 8mm | |||||||
Switch Bar | 190 x 50 x 25mm | |||||||
Connectors | MCBH4M-SS | MCBH4M-SS & MCBH5F-SS | CRE 3-Pin Female | BRB 12-Pin Male | ||||
Cable | 5M with Mating Bulkheads | 5M to OceanDISP-2 | ||||||
Switch mechanism | Magnet operated reed switch with solid state relay | |||||||
Depth Rating | 4000 metres |
The above specifications table is for our standard options. If you require anything different, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Subsea switches are made to order and customisation for your specific requirements are available on request.