Immersion & wet locations
Hydrolysis-resistant subsea PUR or HDPE outer sheath and water-blocked core interstices withstand continuous deep-ocean hydrostatic immers
Product
Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Docking Cable featuring power supply conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DNV-ST-E402 / ISO 13628-6, 600 V, -30 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Docking Cable featuring power supply conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DNV-ST-E402 / ISO 13628-6, 600 V, -30 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × 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: Wet-Mate DBH13C AUV Docking Cable (DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification) featuring power supply conductors (4 cores), shielded data twisted pairs (4×2) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (4-layer construction).

| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Supply Conductors (4 Cores) | Stranded copper power cores with High-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE) core insulation |
| 2 | Shielded Data Twisted Pairs (4×2) | Impedance-controlled twisted pairs for Ethernet / RS-485 / DMX |
| 3 | 100% Al/PET Foil Electrostatic Shield | Laminated aluminum-polyester foil tape with drain wire |
| 4 | Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath | Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath |
Built to DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification with power supply conductors (4 cores) 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-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet-Mate DBH13C AUV Docking Cable Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C) | |||||||
| Wet-Mate DBH13C AUV Docking Cable 2×2×0.50 mm² | 2 × 2 × 0.50 mm² (20 AWG) + Vent/Drain | Stranded SnCu + Foil/TCWB + Subsea PUR | 8.4 | 98 | 2.5 | 50 | |
| Wet-Mate DBH13C AUV Docking Cable 4×2×0.50 + 2×1 | 4 × 2 × 0.50 + 2 × 1.5 mm² Hybrid | Stranded SnCu + Individual/Overall Shield | 11.8 | 195 | 5.2 | 70 | |
| Wet-Mate DBH13C AUV Docking Cable 4×2×0.75 + 4×2 | 4 × 2 × 0.75 + 4 × 2.5 mm² Subsea | Stranded SnCu + Aramid/Armour + PUR | 15.2 | 360 | 12.0 | 95 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance / Load | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × 2 × 0.50 mm² (20 AWG) + Vent/Drain | 39.00 | 600 V (4–20 mA / DO) | −30…+80 °C |
| 4 × 2 × 0.50 + 2 × 1.5 mm² Hybrid | 39.00 | 600 V (CTD / Multi-Sensor) | −30…+80 °C |
| 4 × 2 × 0.75 + 4 × 2.5 mm² Subsea | 26.00 | 600 V (ROV / Camera / LED) | −30…+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-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification) | DC resistance at 20 °C, optical attenuation and wall thickness within DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified wet insulation resistance for 600 V rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Hydrostatic pressure, tensile load & seawater immersion qualification (DNV-ST-E402 Wet-Mate DBH13C Power & Data AUV Subsea Docking Specification) | Verified hydrostatic pressure integrity, breaking load and flex endurance across −30…+80 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
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