Product Details

WiSub pinless connectors transfer data through seawater at much higher data rates than many other existing non-contact subsea communications methods, being based on WiSub-patented high-speed, high-frequency microwave electronics vs. low-frequency RF, inductive or acoustic technologies. Advantages over legacy “plug-in” wet-mate connectors include galvanic separation, alignment freedom, immunity against seal contamination and unlimited mating cycles.

WiSub pinless connectors are unaffected by acoustic disturbance and turbidity, or by marine growth that might affect optical systems. Driving electronics and transducers are optimized for through-water transmissions. Low-frequency inductive power transfer and high-frequency data transfer solutions peacefully co-existing without interference.

• Connecting freedom
• Misallignment tolerance
• 360° continuous rotate
• Infinite mating cycles
• Data + Power Transfer
• From 100 Mbps
• Ethernet & serial data formats
• Fibre optic & copper interfaces
• Standardized interface
• Genderless mating faces
• No pin-count
• Flexible mounting features
• Latching & packaging options

• Data Rate: 300 Mbps
• Data Type: Ethernet and Serial (RS232, RS422, RS485)
• Power input: 24 VDC, Reverse polarity protected, or 115-264 VAC/150-350 VDC
• Power output: 24 VDC ±10%, 250W
• Distance: 0 to 10 mm
• Weight in air: Fonn Transmitter (Tx): 8.4 kg, Fonn Receiver (Rx): 9 kg
• Weight in seawater: Fonn Transmitter (Tx): 3.1 kg, Fonn Receiver (Rx): 3.8 kg
• Housing: Aluminum
• Encapsulation: Atmospheric