HIGH POWER PINLESS SUBSEA CONNECTOR

WiSub’s disruptive pinless connector solutions are creating new possibilities for the safe and reliable transfer of power and data underwater. Patented high-speed data transfer capabilities have been combined with high power in Torden™ which transfers 1000 Watts of power across a gap.

Comparative Advantages

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.

Flexible Operational Tolerances

WiSub pinless connectors overcome sub-millimeter tolerances to offer centimeter tolerances on your subsea connection applications, enabling subsea solutions never before possible with pinned connectors.

Dimensions (mm)

Rotational Alignment Tolerance

Angular Misalignment Tolerance

Cross Axis Tolerance

Gap Tolerance

Strength through Collaboration

WiSub has developed solutions in partnership with industry, academia and government. If our products do not match your current needs, please contact us with your requirements and perhaps learn what’s coming down the line. Development of next-generation product is ongoing.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

b

DATA TRANSFER (via microwave link)
Data rate 600 Mbps wb
Data type Ethernet and Serial (RS232, RS422, RS485) a
POWER TRANSFER (via inductive link)
Power input 24 VDC, Reverse polarity protected, or
115-264 VAC/150-350 VDC
Power output c 24 VDC ±10%, 250W
Distance 0 to 10 mm

System may require heatsink if long operation required in air

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Torden Transmitter Tx Torden Receiver Rx
Weight in air 20 kg 23 kg
Weight in water 9 kg 13 kg
Housing Aluminium u Aluminium u
Encapsulation PBOF r PBOF r
w Bandwith is shared between data types; maximum serial baudrate 230 kbps
a Options include serial, video or customer-specified data format
b Note that combined misalignments, water salinity level and temperature will affect data transfer performance
c Customer defined power requirements can be accommodated, including alternative voltage output (e.g. 12 VDC, 48 VDC)
u Customer-specified materials for housing are possible including 316 or Duplex SS, beryllium copper or titanium
r PBOF (pressure-balanced, oil-filled) with DC200 silicone oil.System may require heatsink if long operation required in air

KEEP ME UP TO DATE ON THIS PRODUCT

LOOKING FOR THE SAME DATA PERFORMANCE IN A SMALLER PACKAGE?



Check out our award winning Maelstrom product. With several flexible mounting options and the transfer of 24 vdc @ 2 Amps, Maelstrom could be just what you’re looking for.

MORE POWER THAN MAELSTROM, LEANER THAN TORDEN


Sporting WiSub’s patented high-speed data connection and resonant, gap-tolerant 250 Watt power transfer @ 24 vdc, Fonn can be the solution to your existing connection problems, or the enabler for new value-generating and cost-saving innovations.