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M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Towed Hydrophone Array Cable (300 m Rated)M509 255-Ch Towed Array — 48 V DC — -30 to +75 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Towed Hydrophone Array Cable (300 m Rated) featuring 255-channel high-speed digital acoustic bus and neutrally buoyant pur array sheath (M509 255-Ch Towed Array, 48 V DC, -30 to +75 °C).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: M509 255-Ch Array Coax / Cat5e
Outer Ø ≈: 8.2 mm
Net weight ≈: 245 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 42.7 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded SnCu + Foam PE/FEP + Armour/Aramid

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: 48 V DC
Operating temp.: −30…+75 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: 255-Channel High
Outer protection: Neutrally Buoyan
Standard: M509 255-Ch Towe

Typical values for this cable type, based on M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is M509 255-Ch Array right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane (PUR) or HDPE jacket and water-blocked core withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic immersion.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced contra-helical steel wire armour or high-modulus aramid strength member supports dynamic winch deployment without hockling

Trailing & towing

Suitable

Abrasion-resistant outer sheath and high working-load strength elements handle dynamic marine towing, buoy mooring and ROV excursion.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

UV-stabilised, oil- and seawater-resistant construction withstands A-frame sheaves, traction winches and open research-vessel decks.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical, ROV tether and towed array cables are not designed for indoor factory automation drag chains.

Use M23 Servo Assembly

Typical machinesUnderwater & Ocean ExplorationOceanographic CTD, ADCP & Deep-Tow SurveysWork-Class & Observation ROV / AUV SystemsSide-Scan Sonar, SAS & Towed Hydrophone ArraysMarine 2D/3D/UHR Seismic Streamers & OBC

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: M509 255-Ch Array (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification) featuring 255-channel high-speed digital acoustic bus, 48 vdc power & non-acoustic sensor lines and neutrally buoyant pur array sheath (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	255-Channel High-Speed Digital Acoustic	Screened polyolefin twisted pairs for high-channel-count sonar telemetry
2	48 VDC Power & Non-Acoustic Sensor Lines	Tinned copper power bus + heading, pitch, roll, depth & temperature lines
3	Internal Aramid Tensile Strength Structu	Axial aramid strength member rated for 300 m water depth
4	Neutrally Buoyant PUR Array Sheath	Acoustically transparent polyurethane outer tube

M509 255-Ch Array — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification with 255-channel high-speed digital acoustic bus and neutrally buoyant pur array sheath

M509 255-Ch Array — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

Available in custom continuous subsea winch, tow or seabed lengths with water-blocked terminations

M509 255-Ch Array — Hydrostatic, Tensile & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, optical OTDR / DC resistance & tensile test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 48 V DC (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Acoustic Bus — Screened polyolefin twisted pairs for high-channel-count sonar telemetry
Primary dielectric / buffering: 48 VDC Power & Non-Acoustic Sensor Lines — Tinned copper power bus + heading, pitch, roll, depth & temperature lines

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+75 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Neutrally Buoyant PUR Array Sheath — Acoustically transparent polyurethane outer tube
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: Internal Aramid Tensile Strength Structure — Axial aramid strength member rated for 300 m water depth

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60794 / ITU-T G.972 / IEEE 1580 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: M509 255-Ch Array
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Neutrally Buoyan)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard M509 255-Ch Array subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Breaking / tensile kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
M509 255-Ch Array Construction Schedule (−30…+75 °C)
M509 255-Ch Array Coax / Cat5e	Coax (39/40/50/75 Ω) or 4Pr Cat5e + Power	Stranded SnCu + Foam PE/FEP + Armour/Aramid	8.2	245	42.7	120
M509 255-Ch Array Composite B	Heavy Coax / 64-Ch Digital Bus + Power	Stranded SnCu + Low-Loss Dielectric + Strength	11.5	485	71.2	170
M509 255-Ch Array Array / Trunk C	Multi-Ch Digital Streamer / 255-Ch Bus	Redundant Telemetry + Aramid + PUR Jacket	44.5	1,620	95.0	445

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 breaking loads and continuous winch/seabed lengths available per M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
Coax (39/40/50/75 Ω) or 4Pr Cat5e + Power	18.50	48 V DC (High-Speed)	−30…+75 °C
Heavy Coax / 64-Ch Digital Bus + Power	11.20	48 V DC (Deep-Tow/Array)	−30…+75 °C
Multi-Ch Digital Streamer / 255-Ch Bus	6.80	48 V DC (Full Array)	−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, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 48 V DC rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance 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

M509 255-Ch Towed Array 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 M509 255-Ch Array M509 255-Ch Towed Array 48 V DC CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel oceanographic winch reels or submarine turntables
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m, 3,000 m, 6,000 m or custom continuous subsea lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom subsea builds)
Lead time: 2–6 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFM509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Towed Hydrophone Array Cab – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXM509 255-Ch Array spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define M509 255-Ch Array (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Towed Hydrophone Array Cable (300 m Rated))?

M509 255-Ch Array (M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Towed Hydrophone Array Cable (300 m Rated)) is manufactured in accordance with M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification for 48 V DC service over -30 to +75 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises 255-channel high-speed digital acoustic bus, 48 vdc power & non-acoustic sensor lines and neutrally buoyant pur array sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for M509 255-Ch Array?

The minimum bending radius for M509 255-Ch Array is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 to +75 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of M509 255-Ch Array arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 255-Channel High-Speed Digital Acoustic Bus — Screened polyolefin twisted pairs for high-channel-count sonar telemetry; (02) 48 VDC Power & Non-Acoustic Sensor Lines — Tinned copper power bus + heading, pitch, roll, depth & temperature lines; (03) Internal Aramid Tensile Strength Structure — Axial aramid strength member rated for 300 m water depth; (04) Neutrally Buoyant PUR Array Sheath — Acoustically transparent polyurethane outer tube.

What factory test certificates are supplied with M509 255-Ch Array?

Every production drum of M509 255-Ch Array undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per M509 48 V DC 255-Channel High-Speed Aramid-Reinforced Digital Towed Array Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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