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IMCA commercial diver communication & mini-TV video cableIMCA D 014 / D 022300–1,000 V + 75 Ω TVColor-Coded Red/Orange PUR

DCS0014 / DCS0001 Commercial Diver Comms, Monitoring & Video CableIMCA D 014 / D 022 · 0.6/1 kV · Imca commercial diver communication & mini-tv video cable

DCS0001 / DCS0012 / DCS0014 / DCS0016 Polyurethane-Sheathed Diver Communication, Monitoring & Mini-TV Video Cable (IMCA D 014 / D 022, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +75 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Low-EMC design

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: DCS0014 3-Part / Compact Assembly
Outer Ø ≈: 28.5 mm
Net weight ≈: 920 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 25.0 kN
Core / stranding: Helical cabled composite umbilical

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 0.6/1 kV
Operating temp.: −30…+75 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 75 Ω Coax
Outer protection: Red/Orange
Standard: IMCA D 014/D 022

Typical values for this cable type, based on IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is DCS0014 / DCS0001 right for your machine?

DCS0001 / DCS0012 / DCS0014 / DCS0016 Polyurethane-Sheathed Diver Communication, Monitoring & Mini-TV Video Cable (IMCA D 014 / D 022, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +75 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Water-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced aramid or contra-helical steel armour supports vertical winch deployment without hockling.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Marine-grade outer sheath and armour package resist LARS sheave abrasion, UV exposure and salt-spray corrosion.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

High tensile breaking strength supports underwater towing, ROV excursion and seabed plough/trencher duty.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical and tow construction is not intended for high-cycle indoor factory drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableWork-Class & Observation ROV SystemsOffshore Wind & Subsea Power GridsOceanographic, Sonar & Seismic SurveyCommercial Diving & Subsea Intervention

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: DCS0014 / DCS0001 (IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard) featuring center 75 ω mini-coax unit, individually screened pairs (2×1.0 + 1×0.5) and color-coded red pur sheath (ø14.0 mm) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Center 75 Ω Mini-Coax Unit	75-ohm miniature coaxial core for diver helmet TV & video monitoring
2	Individually Screened Pairs (2×1.0 + 1×0.5)	Three foil-screened pairs with drain wires eliminating mic/earphone crosstalk
3	Power Pair (1.34 mm² TP) & Control Cores	1×1.34 mm² twisted pair + 2×1.0 mm² cores for helmet lamp & sensor power
4	Void-Filled Core & 500 kg Strength Braid	Elastomer void-filled lay-up + polyester (or DCS0016 SS cut-proof) braid
5	Color-Coded Red PUR Sheath (Ø14.0 mm)	1.6–1.8 mm hydrolysis-resistant Red polyurethane sheath (Orange on Mini-TV)

DCS0014 / DCS0001 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard with center 75 ω mini-coax unit and color-coded red pur sheath (ø14.0 mm)

DCS0014 / DCS0001 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

DCS0014 / DCS0001 — Routine & Hydrostatic Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard)
Core / conductor construction: Center 75 Ω Mini-Coax Unit — 75-ohm miniature coaxial core for diver helmet TV & video monitoring
Primary dielectric / buffering: Individually Screened Pairs (2×1.0 + 1×0.5) — Three foil-screened pairs with drain wires eliminating mic/earphone crosstalk

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+75 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Color-Coded Red PUR Sheath (Ø14.0 mm) — 1.6–1.8 mm hydrolysis-resistant Red polyurethane sheath (Orange on Mini-TV)
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Void-Filled Core & 500 kg Strength Braid — Elastomer void-filled lay-up + polyester (or DCS0016 SS cut-proof) braid

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332 / ISO 13628-5 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: DCS0014 / DCS0001
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked red outer finish (Red/Orange Subsea PUR)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard DCS0014 / DCS0001 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
DCS0014 / DCS0001 Construction Schedule (−30…+75 °C)
DCS0014 3-Part / Compact Assembly	Gas/Hydraulic Hose + Power + Comms/Coax	Helical cabled composite umbilical	28.5	920	25.0	285
DCS0014 4-Part / Standard Assembly	Dual Hose + 75 Ω Video Coax + Comms Pairs	Helical cabled composite umbilical	36.0	1,540	48.0	360
DCS0014 Heavy Bell / Intervention	Multi-Hose + 3×Coax + Power/Signal Quads	Aramid-reinforced subsea umbilical	54.0	3,420	90.0	540

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
Gas/Hydraulic Hose + Power + Comms/Coax	4.95	0.6/1 kV + 35–240 bar Fluid	−30…+75 °C
Dual Hose + 75 Ω Video Coax + Comms Pairs	3.30	0.6/1 kV + 35–240 bar Fluid	−30…+75 °C
Multi-Hose + 3×Coax + Power/Signal Quads	1.91	0.6/1 kV + 100–240 bar Fluid	−30…+75 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −30…+75 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

IMCA D 014 / D 022 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX DCS0014 / DCS0001 IMCA D 014 / D 022 0.6/1 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel subsea reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous subsea/wellbore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFDCS0014 / DCS0001 Commercial Diver Comms, Monitoring & Video Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXDCS0014 / DCS0001 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define DCS0014 / DCS0001 (DCS0014 / DCS0001 Commercial Diver Comms, Monitoring & Video Cable)?

DCS0014 / DCS0001 (DCS0014 / DCS0001 Commercial Diver Comms, Monitoring & Video Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard for 0.6/1 kV service over -30 °C to +75 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises center 75 ω mini-coax unit, individually screened pairs (2×1.0 + 1×0.5) and color-coded red pur sheath (ø14.0 mm).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for DCS0014 / DCS0001?

The minimum bending radius for DCS0014 / DCS0001 is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 °C to +75 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of DCS0014 / DCS0001 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Center 75 Ω Mini-Coax Unit — 75-ohm miniature coaxial core for diver helmet TV & video monitoring; (02) Individually Screened Pairs (2×1.0 + 1×0.5) — Three foil-screened pairs with drain wires eliminating mic/earphone crosstalk; (03) Power Pair (1.34 mm² TP) & Control Cores — 1×1.34 mm² twisted pair + 2×1.0 mm² cores for helmet lamp & sensor power; (04) Void-Filled Core & 500 kg Strength Braid — Elastomer void-filled lay-up + polyester (or DCS0016 SS cut-proof) braid; (05) Color-Coded Red PUR Sheath (Ø14.0 mm) — 1.6–1.8 mm hydrolysis-resistant Red polyurethane sheath (Orange on Mini-TV).

What factory test certificates are supplied with DCS0014 / DCS0001?

Every production drum of DCS0014 / DCS0001 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IMCA D 014 / D 022 / D 040 Commercial Diving Standard, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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