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DC16M Underwater Circular Series Connector Dummy Plug 16 Pin Contact male

Circular - 12, 16 and 25 contacts Voltage rating 600 V AC rms 12 and 16 pin current rating 10 A per pin (max 60 A per connector) 25 pin connector current rating 3 power pins 10 A per pin, 22 signal pins 5 A per pin (max 60 A per connector) Bulkhead body Brass, stainless steel, titanium, anodised aluminium or PEEK Circular - 12, 16 and 25 contacts IL12F, IL16F, IL25F, IL12M, IL16M, IL25M, BH12F, BH16F, BH25F, BH12M, BH16M, BH25M, DC12F, DC16F, DC25F, DC12M, DC16M, DC25M, DLSC-F, DLSC-M

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Description

DC16M Subsea Dummy Connector — Overview

The DC16M is a 16-contact Male dummy connector (protective cap) for the subsea circular connector series. It mates with any unmated 16-contact circular female connector — whether bulkhead or inline — to seal and protect the contact face during storage, transit, and deployment intervals when the working connector is not connected.

Constructed from the same chloroprene rubber and gold-plated contact materials as the working connectors, the DC16M maintains a rated seal pressure and protects contacts from biofouling, corrosion, and mechanical damage. It is an essential component for any subsea deployment program where connectors remain unmated for extended periods on the seabed or during surface handling.

16 Contacts Dummy / Protective Cap 1,400 Bar Design Depth Chloroprene Body Gold-Plated Contacts

Key Design Features

  • Protective dummy cap for 16-contact male circular connectors — seals unmated connector faces against seawater ingress, biofouling, and mechanical impact
  • Same chloroprene rubber construction as working connectors — rated to the same depth and temperature range, maintains seal integrity throughout long deployments
  • Gold-plated contacts — preserves mating-face gold plating on the working connector by preventing galvanic contact with dissimilar metals during storage
  • Keyed interface — aligns correctly to the working connector's keying pin, ensuring the dummy cannot be incorrectly installed
  • Compatible with all 16-contact circular series bulkhead and inline connectors — universal protective solution across the entire 16-contact platform
  • Rated beyond 500 mate/demate cycles — dummy connectors can be installed and removed repeatedly without degrading the working connector's contact face
  • Essential for observatory and mooring programs — protects unused ports on junction boxes and instrument frames during unattended seabed deployments
  • Available from 1 unit, standard 1–2 week lead time

Specifications

Parameter Specification
Contact Positions 16
Type Dummy Connector (Protective Cap)
Gender Male
Design Depth 1,400 Bar / 20,300 psi (mated)
Open Face Pressure Test 800 Bar / 11,600 psi
Body Material Chloroprene rubber
Contact Material Gold-plated brass
Operating Temperature -40°C to +60°C
Compatible With All 16-contact circular series BH and IL connectors

Typical Applications

  • Protecting unmated 16-contact bulkhead connectors on ROV chassis during deck operations and transit
  • Sealing unused junction box ports during long-term seabed observatory deployments
  • Covering 16-contact inline connector faces during instrument storage and servicing intervals
  • Protecting mooring instrument connector faces during surface preparation and deployment
  • Sealing AUV payload connector ports between missions
  • Providing corrosion protection for spare connectors stored in wet or humid environments



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