Split (pie-wedge) connectors use a unique sectored contact arrangement where each contact occupies a pie-slice sector of the connector face, enabling extremely high contact counts in a small diameter body. The AWQ split connector system mates two half-circle or sector bodies together, with each sector containing multiple signal contacts — providing 24, 32, or 42 contacts in connector bodies comparable in diameter to standard 8–12 pin circular connectors. This high-density architecture suits ROV and umbilical systems where dozens of sensor, control, and signal circuits must pass through a single connector penetration in a pressure housing or tether termination.
The AWQ-7/42-MP is the highest-contact-count in-line split connector in the AWQ series — a 7-sector, 42-contact body providing 42 independent signal circuits in a single wet-mate in-line connector. Six outer sectors of 6 contacts each, plus a centre sector, give the 42-contact arrangement in a body diameter only modestly larger than the AWQ-4/24. The AWQ-7/42-MP is the preferred choice for heavy-class ROVs, complex tethered systems, and subsea control pods requiring the maximum signal circuit count through a single connector interface. Depth rated to 4,000 m (400 bar).
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Contact count | 42 (7 sectors × 6) |
| Mount type | In-line (MP) |
| Depth rating | 4,000 m (400 bar) |
RV POWER AWQ-7/42-MP Split In-Line Pie Connector is a professional marine-grade underwater in-line connector designed for mid-cable splicing and extension applications. The split-body design allows field installation and maintenance without cable termination, enabling rapid deployment and repair in subsea environments.
| Model | AWQ-7/42-MP |
| Type | Split In-Line Pie Connector |
| Contacts | 7 Pins |
| Interface | 42mm In-Line Mount |
| Depth | Up to 6000m |
| Material | 316L SS / Ti Option |
| Sealing | Double O-Ring EPDM |
| Temp Range | -40°C to +85°C |
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