Dry-Mate Subsea Connectors
Rugged subsea electrical connector systems with standard 15,000 psi pressure capability, redundant sealing, injection-molded PEEK insulators and pressure-balanced oil-filled options.
One rugged platform. Two approaches to subsea connectivity.
The RP5 Series combines dry-mate electrical connectivity, redundant sealing, injection-molded PEEK insulation, multiple mounting configurations and PBOF capability within a flexible high-pressure underwater connector platform.
Standard RP5 and RP5 Kahuna™
Standard RP5 configurations are available across the common subsea shell styles. RP5 Kahuna extends the platform with an architecture designed to electrically isolate metallic components from the mounting structure.
Kahuna configurations are available for selected connector styles including CCP, FCR and BCR.
RP5 Series
Dry-mate subsea connector architecture with redundant sealing and rugged PEEK inserts.
RP5 Kahuna™
PEEK overmolded architecture designed to eliminate cathodic delamination.
RP5 Performance Specifications
7 A #20
11 A #16
22 A #10
42 A
* Higher temperature and higher voltage available upon request. Above 180°F alternate FKM O-rings, CCP Nut Washers + Spacer must be used.
RP5 Materials
OPT: Titanium
Other materials available upon request
Alternate materials: inquire
Dry-mate connectivity for demanding underwater systems.
RP5 subsea electrical connectors support power, control, instrumentation and sensor connections across demanding underwater systems and marine equipment.
Underwater Vehicles
ROVs, AUVs, UUVs and underwater platforms use reliable electrical connections for thrusters, sensors, cameras, navigation and control systems.
Subsea Oil & Gas Controls
Connectivity for wellhead trees, manifolds, umbilicals, instrumentation and subsea control modules.
Well Intervention & Drilling
Rugged interfaces for motors, actuators, sensors, telemetry and control equipment.
Submarine Systems
Pressure-resistant connectivity supporting power, sensing, control, navigation and external equipment.
Acoustic Measurement
Subsea electrical connections for hydrophones, transducers and underwater sensor arrays.
Select the configuration.
Open a connector below to compare configurations, review specifications and access mounting or dimensional information.
CCP · Standard + Kahuna
Cable Connector Plug
Molded subsea cable plug with locking sleeve.
Cable Connector Plug
Molded subsea cable plug with locking sleeve.
The CCP is molded to a suitably designed subsea cable and attaches to a receptacle via a locking sleeve. This connector is usually configured with sockets and may be configured with pins when the application permits.
Standard RP5 CCP
Standard RP5 Cable Connector Plug with rugged dry-mate sealing and PEEK insert architecture.
Function
Molded cable plug attaching to a receptacle through a locking sleeve.
Applications
ROVs, AUVs, ASVs, submarines, diving systems and oceanographic equipment.
Components / Dimensions
Reference Drawing
CCR
Cable Connector Receptacle
Cable-to-cable dry-mate receptacle.
Cable Connector Receptacle
Cable-to-cable dry-mate receptacle.
The CCR uses the thread profile of a receptacle and is molded to a suitably designed subsea cable. It is primarily used for cable-to-cable connections.
Function
Receptacle molded to subsea cable for cable-to-cable connections.
Applications
ROVs, AUVs, ASVs, submarines, diving systems and oceanographic equipment.
FCR · Standard + Kahuna
Flange Connector Receptacle
Four-hole square flange mount.
Flange Connector Receptacle
Four-hole square flange mount.
The FCR uses a square flange with four mounting holes to connect subsea electrical cables to pressure housings and mechanical installations.
Standard RP5 FCR
Standard four-hole flange receptacle for subsea pressure housings.
Design
Square flange with four mounting holes for secure installation.
Applications
Pressure housings, underwater vehicles, submarines and marine equipment.
Mounting Dimensions
Reference Drawing
FCR90
90° Flange Connector Receptacle
Low-profile parallel cable routing.
90° Flange Connector Receptacle
Low-profile parallel cable routing.
Designed for applications where available space is limited or the cable must run parallel to the housing.
Design
90-degree flange configuration using four mounting holes.
Applications
Compact subsea installations and constrained cable-routing environments.
Components & Mounting Dimensions
Reference Drawing
BCR · Standard + Kahuna
Bulkhead Connector Receptacle
Threaded pressure-housing installation.
Bulkhead Connector Receptacle
Threaded pressure-housing installation.
The BCR installs into a threaded hole or through a bore with a locking nut to provide a compact electrical interface for pressure housings.
Standard RP5 BCR
Standard threaded bulkhead receptacle with face and bore sealing options.
Design
Thread-style mounting using face sealing or combined face and bore sealing.
Applications
Pressure housings, underwater vehicles, submarines and oceanographic systems.
Mounting Dimensions
Threaded + Through Bore
PBOF / PBOF90
PBOF Adaptors
Pressure-balanced oil-filled assemblies.
PBOF Adaptors
Pressure-balanced oil-filled assemblies.
PBOF adaptors connect flexible tubing to a CCP or CCR to create a pressure-balanced oil-filled assembly.
PBOF · Straight
PBOF90 · Right Angle
Function
Allows internal oil pressure to equalize with the surrounding subsea environment.
Applications
Commonly used on deepwater vehicles and equipment repeatedly cycling through extreme pressure.
Protection
Pressure & Splash Caps
Protection for unused RP5 interfaces.
Pressure & Splash Caps
Protection for unused RP5 interfaces.
Full-pressure caps replace a mating connector for unused subsea interfaces. Splash-proof protectors provide protection during storage and handling.
Plug · Splash Proof
Receptacle · Splash Proof
Plug · High Pressure
Receptacle · High Pressure
Standard and custom contact configurations.
RP5 inserts are available across multiple shell sizes with male-pin and female-socket arrangements. Contact configurations can be adapted to suit application-specific electrical requirements.
Need help configuring an RP5 connector?
Rampart engineering can help select connector style, standard or Kahuna configuration, shell size, contact arrangement, mounting, materials and PBOF options.