Pinless Connector
Maelstrom 180 W - Pinless Connector
Page last modified
February 3 2025
Our Maelstrom™ pinless connnector transfers data through seawater at much higher data rates than other existing non-contact subsea communications methods.
Advantages over legacy “plug-in” wet-mate connectors include galvanic separation, alignment freedom, immunity against seal contamination and unlimited mating cycles.
Our Maelstrom™ connectors are unaffected by acoustic disturbance and turbidity, or by marine growth that might affect optical systems. Driving electronics and transducers are optimized for through-water transmissions. Low-frequency inductive power transfer and high-frequency data transfer solutions peacefully co-existing without interference.
Pros & Limitations
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Higher data rate
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Galvanic separation, alignment freedom, immunity against seal contamination
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Unlimited mating cycles
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Unaffected by acoustic disturbance and turbidity, or by marine growth that might affect optical systems
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Not widely used, yet
Specification
| Specification Title | Specification Description |
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Power Transfer
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180W
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GAP
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0-10mm
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Output Voltage
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User selectable 12 to 30 VDC
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Input Voltage Range
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20-30VDC
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Output Current
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0-9.4A (limited by max power of 180W)
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Power start-up time
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5-20s
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Protection
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Current, temperature, foreign object detection, reverse power
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Efficiency 180W
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83%
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Max constant current limit
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9.4A (adjustable)
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Max step
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180W
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Max load drop
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180W
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Battery charging (CC/CV)
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System can be configured to charge battery packs from 4S to 7S. Constant current can be set to match cell charging current up to max 9.4A
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Reviews
Technology Readiness Level
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[9/9]
Development
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Mature / Proven
