The AWQ-4/24-MP-D is the pressure-proof dummy plug for the AWQ-4/24 split connector system. It protects unmated in-line and bulkhead interfaces of the 28-contact 4/24 series against water ingress, contamination and contact damage when the system is deployed or stored unmated. A dummy shorting plug version is available on request for shorting unused circuits during transit or maintenance.
28 Contacts4 Power + 24 Signal600 bar Mated / 6,000 mSplit Body Field InstallableWet-MateSubConn Compatible
Key Design Features
Split-body field installation: the connector body is manufactured in halves that separate along a split line, so it can be installed around an already-wired cable bundle — no need to thread the cable through or take the system out of service.
Combined power and signal: power and signal contacts are physically segregated within the body, providing inherent EMI shielding and eliminating multiple separate connectors on multi-function umbilicals.
High contact density: 28/40/49 circuits in a body comparable in diameter to a standard 8–12 pin circular connector.
Work-class depth: pressure tested to 600 bar mated (approx. 6,000 m); every connector is pressure-tested before shipment.
Wet-mateable: lubricate with Molykote 44 Medium (or equivalent) before every mating; disconnect by pulling straight.
SubConn Compatible: split-series mating interface matching the SubConn Compatible ecosystem.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Contacts
4 power contacts (600 V / 10 A) + 24 signal contacts (250 V / 5 A) = 28 total
Insulation
Power and signal contacts physically segregated in the body (inherent EMI shielding)
Contacts
Gold-plated
Wet-mate design
Wet electrical split-series connector; lubricate before every mating
Temperature range
-40 °C to +85 °C
Pressure rating (mated)
600 bar / 8,700 psi — approx. 6,000 m water depth
Pressure rating (open face)
400 bar / 5,800 psi
Mechanical
Parameter
Specification
Fits
AWQ-4/24-MP and AWQ-4/24-S-BC interfaces
Dummy drawing (8-split series)
4103-8/32-00, pie-wedge face
Materials
Parameter
Specification
Body material
316 stainless steel (standard); titanium shell available on request
Seals
Double O-ring seals
Bulkhead contacts
Female as standard
Bulkhead nut / washer
Not standard — must be ordered separately (stainless steel)
Mating & Compatibility
Parameter
Specification
Used with / mates with
AWQ-4/24-MP / AWQ-4/24-S-BC (protects the unmated interface)
Typical Applications
ROV and AUV systems, underwater video / camera / lighting systems, diving equipment, sonar systems, oil rig
and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy applications, oceanographic systems and equipment.
Notes for Selection
Connectors must be lubricated prior to mating — Molykote 44 Medium or equivalent, applied to minimum 1/10 socket depth on the female face before every mating. Disconnect by pulling straight, not at an angle; do not pull on the cable and avoid sharp bends at the cable entry. Locking sleeves are not standard and must be ordered separately (Polyacetal or stainless steel);
when using a bulkhead connector, ensure there are no angular loads, and apply the recommended torque when
tightening bulkhead nuts.
Custom configurations available
Non-standard pin configurations, titanium shells, customised harness cables and certified pressure test
reports to specific ocean depths can be specified to order. Send us your drawing or contact requirement for
a quotation.