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SHX13 Watertight Connectors for Sonar and Hydrophone Equipment
Sonar equipment · 300 m and deeper · 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 and deeper, withstands 4.5 MPa hydrostatic pressure when mated, and is supplied molded to watertight cable.
- Depth
- 300 m and deeper
- Pressure rating
- 4.5 MPa mated
- Contacts
- 4 (others on request)
- Current rating
- ≤ 7.5 A
- Temperature
- −40 to +120 °C
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
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Water depth | 300 m and deeper | |
| Hydrostatic pressure, mated | 4.5 MPa |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating | ≤ 7.5 A | Per contact |
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | ≥ 1000 V | Between contacts |
| Insulation resistance | ≥ 500 MΩ / ≥ 20 MΩ | Room temperature / after environmental tests |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 500 mating cycles | |
| Vibration | 10–2000 Hz, 196 m/s² | |
| Shock | 100 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.
Values not listed above — for example vibration level, leak rate or other environmental tests — can be tested to your requirements, including third-party testing. Specifications are subject to change; contact us for the current datasheet.
Versions
| Series code | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SHXL13…T | Plug | |
| SHXL13…Z | Cable receptacle | |
| SHXL13…ZF | Square-flange receptacle |
Shell materials and finishes
| Code | Shell material | Finish | Shell conductivity | EMI shielding | Temperature | Salt spray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti | Titanium alloy | None | — | — | −40 to +120 °C | 1000 h |
| K | Stainless steel | Passivated | — | — | −40 to +120 °C | 500 h |
How to order
SHXL13 [contacts] [contact] [type]
Example: SHXL1304EPZ — 4 contacts, pin contacts, cable receptacle
| Code segment | Options |
|---|---|
| Contacts | |
| Contact | |
| Type |
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 and deeper.
From sample to production
Send your requirement
Part number, drawing, pin-out or a short description of your application.
Configuration and quote
Our engineers match the configuration and reply with a drawing and quotation.
Samples
Samples are made to your order. Third-party testing to your specification is available on request.
Your approval
You test the samples in your own equipment and approve them.
Series production
Production follows the approved sample configuration.
Need a quote or a drawing?
Send your part number, pin-out or drawing. An engineer will reply by email.
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