SHX13 watertight plug and square-flange receptacle

SHX13 Watertight Connectors for Sonar and Hydrophone Equipment

Sonar equipment · 300 m water depth · 4.5 MPa mated

SHX13 (SHXL13) is a watertight connector for sonar and hydrophone equipment, built to the Chinese shipbuilding standard CB/T 4387-2013. It is used at 300 m water depth, withstands 4.5 MPa hydrostatic pressure when mated, and is supplied molded to watertight cable.

Depth
300 m
Pressure rating
4.5 MPa mated
Contacts
4 (others on request)
Current rating
≤ 7.5 A
Temperature
−40 to +120 °C

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Key features

  • Radial and axial sealing; 4.5 MPa hydrostatic pressure when mated
  • Vulcanized watertight backshell
  • Plug, cable receptacle and square-flange receptacle
  • Custom contact counts, cable types and lengths on request

Specifications

Pressure and depth
ParameterValueCondition
Water depth300 m
Hydrostatic pressure, mated4.5 MPa
Electrical
ParameterValueCondition
Current rating≤ 7.5 APer contact
Dielectric withstanding voltage≥ 1000 VBetween contacts
Insulation resistance≥ 500 MΩ / ≥ 20 MΩRoom temperature / after environmental tests
Mechanical and environmental
ParameterValueCondition
Durability500 mating cycles
Vibration10–2000 Hz, 196 m/s²
Shock100 g, half-sine, 6 ms
Operating temperature−40 to +120 °C

CB/T 4387-2013 — Chinese shipbuilding industry standard for watertight connectors used in sonar.

Parameters not listed above — for example vibration level, leak rate or other environmental tests — can be tested to your requirements, including third-party testing.

Versions

Series codeVersionNotes
SHXL13…TPlug
SHXL13…ZCable receptacle
SHXL13…ZFSquare-flange receptacle

Shell materials and finishes

CodeShell materialFinishShell conductivityEMI shieldingTemperatureSalt spray
TiTitanium alloyNone——−40 to +120 °C1000 h
KStainless steelPassivated——−40 to +120 °C500 h

How to order

SHXL13 [contacts] [contact] [type]

Example: SHXL1304EPZ — 4 contacts, pin contacts, cable receptacle

Code segmentOptions
Contacts
  • 04E 4 contacts, standard layout (other counts on request)
Contact
  • P Pin
  • S Socket
Type
  • T Plug
  • Z Cable receptacle
  • ZF Square-flange receptacle

Contact counts and terminations

Standard contact counts

  • 4

Terminations

  • Molded to watertight cable

Typical applications

  • Sonar and hydrophone equipment
  • Echo sounders and fish finders
  • Ocean survey instruments

Frequently asked questions

What is SHX13 used for?

Watertight electrical connections for sonar and hydrophone equipment, at 300 m water depth.

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From sample to production

  1. Send your requirements

    Part number, drawing, pin-out or a short description of your application.

  2. Configuration and quote

    Our engineers match the configuration and reply with a drawing and quotation.

  3. Samples

    Samples are built to order. The minimum order quantity is 10 pieces, and samples and production orders each take 4–8 weeks. Third-party testing to your specification is available on request.

  4. Your approval

    You test the samples in your own equipment and approve them.

  5. Series production

    Production follows the approved sample configuration, with machining, molding, plating and assembly in our own Shenyang factory.

Need a quote or a drawing?

Send your part number, pin-out or drawing. Every inquiry is acknowledged by email within 1 business day, and an engineer follows up with a matched configuration, drawing or quotation.

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