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Burton underwater connectors on split beam transducers
for deep water
A selection of the Simrad transducers have been designed to operate in deep water. These
are intended for installation in subsea constructions, with autonomous transceivers, or
inside a towed body.Several of the Simrad transducers for deep water operation have
been fitted with subsea connectors from Burton.
Deep water transducers are fitted with only a short cable, and this is terminated in
a female underwater connector.
When the transducer is installed, the design of the subsea device must include a
watertight junction box with the matched male panel socket. The transducer cable must
then be fed from the junction box to the vessel or land station, or to a transceiver built
into the subsea unit. Without a local transceiver, adequate protection must be provided
to support the transducer cable.
Burton connector
The Burton connector used on the
cable is an 8–pin Series 55.
The 5500 Series is an extremely
rugged and reliable underwater
electrical connector. It is the
standard Burton connector series
with pins in the receptacles and
sockets in the plugs. The pin
and socket relationship is due to the fact that in most applications, power runs
from the plug into the receptacle. For safety reasons, it is desirable never to have
power available on the pin side.
Burton subsea connectors, #CI-Subsea 102010, 2014
For more information about the connectors, refer to the manufacturer’s website:
http://www.cooperinterconnect.com
Subsea female connector used on the cable
Burton subsea female 8-pin connector (Series 55):
370-076837
True manufacturer's part number:
5501-2008-0005
Suggested panel male connector
Burton male panel 8-pin connector (with flange mount):
370-084169
True manufacturer's part number:
5506-2008-0004
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