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Technical Bulletins and Technology Memos

Technical Bulletins:
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Technology Memos:

  • A new switch technology utilized in some newer Hydracon switch models is replacing older technology switch models. The new switches provide faster response, greater sensitivity, increased overtravel, improved reliability and much more.
  • IEC 60 529 / IEC 529 Protection Category
    • A designation of IPX8 is for continuous use underwater. Hydracon subsea switches and subsea solenoids conform to IPX8 of IEC 529 standards. Underwater Laboratories defines IPX8 as protected against continuous immersion.

    Hydracon subsea switches and subsea solenoids are hermetic sealed construction for resistance to ocean depth pressure, some switch models to 20,000 feet deep (approx. 9,000 psi ambient ocean pressure).

    Hydracon subsea switches and solenoids are used in the following applications: Subsea Defense and NAVSEA systems, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), underwater robotic systems, Deepwater Offshore Oil Drilling control systems, Navy Seal Diver systems, Dive Chambers, Decompression Chambers, Hydroelectric Power, Nuclear Reactors.

    IPX8 SWITCHES, IPX8 SOLENOIDS

    Hydracon IPX8 Switches and IPX8 Solenoids are protected for continuous immersion in water to 10,000 psi ambient pressure and additionally against corrosion due to seawater.  Hydracon ocean submersible, subsea switches and solenoid valves are designed for resistance to sea water corrosion as well as for ocean depth pressure, some models to 20,000 feet deep.

    Hydracon ocean submersible switches and valves are used in the following applications: Military and NAVSEA contracts, Military & Commercial Underwater Vehicles, Remote Operated Vehicles, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Underwater Robotic systems, Offshore Oil, Subsea Drilling, Subsea Pipeline projects, Navy Diver, Navy Seal systems, Dive Chambers, Nuclear Reactor service and River Dams.


     

    PULSED LATCHING SOLENOID VALVES FEATURE THE FOLLOWING:

    No electrical power between cycles
    Latching solenoid valves use no electrical power between cycles.

    No inductive transients
    No inductive transients with pulse operation.

    No regulated d-c power supply needed
    A well regulated dc power supply is not needed for pulsing.

    Use a-c power
    Operation of d-c solenoids with ac power.

    Voltage
    Pulsing accommodates the use of higher voltage.

    Response time
    Pulsing lowers response time.

    Voltage leakage
    The problems associated with voltage leakage in underwater cables are virtually eliminated.


    Compliments of Hydracon Company, Inc.

    For catalogs or technical information click here or contact ALEX PULLOS at
    Hydracon Company, Inc. PO Box 27584, Anaheim, CA 92809 USA
    Tel: 714-281-2460 Fax: 714-281-1199
    email: alex AT hydracon.com

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