Immersion & wet locations
Hydrolysis-resistant subsea PUR or HDPE outer sheath and water-blocked core interstices withstand continuous deep-ocean hydrostatic immers
Product
Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Cable featuring coaxial center conductor and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DNV Subsea / MIL-C-17, 1,000 V, -40 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 10 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Cable featuring coaxial center conductor and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DNV Subsea / MIL-C-17, 1,000 V, -40 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 10 × OD).
Hydrolysis-resistant subsea PUR or HDPE outer sheath and water-blocked core interstices withstand continuous deep-ocean hydrostatic immers
Contra-helical galvanized steel wire armour or high-modulus aramid/LCP braid supports vertical traction winches, TMS cages and tow sheaves
Torque-balanced armour or neutrally buoyant foamed-PUR jacket prevents hockling and kinking during free-swimming ROV and tether excursions
Resists seawater, marine bio-fouling, hydraulic oil, UV radiation and abrasion across vessel A-frames and launch-and-recovery systems (LAR
Subsea ROV umbilicals and tow cables are optimized for winch deployment and water-column catenaries rather than high-speed factory drag ch
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Shown: Netsonde CB 1900 Coax Sonar (DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification) featuring coaxial center conductor, low-loss coaxial dielectric & braid shield and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (4-layer construction).

| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coaxial Center Conductor | High-conductivity stranded copper (or steel-core on CB 1900) center conductor |
| 2 | Low-Loss Coaxial Dielectric & Braid Shie | High-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE) core insulation + braided copper outer conductor |
| 3 | Copper Wire Braid EMC Screen | High-coverage braided copper shield for EMI/VFD protection |
| 4 | Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath | Black high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waterproof outer sheath |
Built to DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification with coaxial center conductor and subsea / marine outer protective sheath
Available on continuous export winch drums or factory-terminated with subsea wet-mate / mechanical sockets
Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor/optical continuity & hydrostatic qualification report
Technical data
Sizes
Manufactured to DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification for subsea robotics, ROV umbilicals, marine aquaculture and offshore sensor applications.
| Order designation | Configuration | Core / stranding | Outer Ø ≈ mm | Net weight ≈ kg/km | Max. pulling kN ≈ | Min. bend R mm | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netsonde CB 1900 Coax Sonar Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C) | |||||||
| Netsonde CB 1900 Coax Sonar RG59/75Ω + 4C | 1×75 Ω Coax + 4×0.75 mm² (18 AWG) | SnCu Center + Foam PE + TCWB + Subsea PUR | 10.8 | 165 | 8.5 | 65 | |
| Netsonde CB 1900 Coax Sonar RG213/50Ω + 6C | 1×50/75 Ω Coax + 6×1.5 mm² + 1×TP | SnCu + Dual Braid Shield + Aramid/GSWA | 14.4 | 340 | 22.0 | 90 | |
| Netsonde CB 1900 Coax Sonar 3×Coax + 6C | 3×75 Ω Video Coax + 6×1.5 mm² Power | Multi-Coax Bundle + Armour + Subsea Jacket | 18.6 | 620 | 48.0 | 125 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance / Load | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1×75 Ω Coax + 4×0.75 mm² (18 AWG) | 26.00 | 1,000 V · 75 Ω ±3 Ω | −40…+80 °C |
| 1×50/75 Ω Coax + 6×1.5 mm² + 1×TP | 13.30 | 1,000 V · 50/75 Ω Sonar | −40…+80 °C |
| 3×75 Ω Video Coax + 6×1.5 mm² Power | 13.30 | 1,000 V · 3-Ch 75 Ω Coax | −40…+80 °C |
Quality & approvals
Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
| Testing & inspection | Test value / reference | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tests | ||
| Conductor DC resistance / OTDR optical & dimensional check (DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification) | DC resistance at 20 °C, optical attenuation and wall thickness within DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified wet insulation resistance for 1,000 V rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Hydrostatic pressure, tensile load & seawater immersion qualification (DNV Subsea Netsonde CB 1900 Steel-Core Coax Trawl Sonar Specification) | Verified hydrostatic pressure integrity, breaking load and flex endurance across −40…+80 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
Marking & supply
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