Subsea 6600 Series Circular Connector

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6600 Series Features

Like the 5500 Series, the 6600 Series has a number of features which are designed to make them rugged and reliable even in severe service. Use the Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series for mission critical applications where you need power flowing in opposite the usual direction.

Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series connectors have no O-Ring seal between the plug and receptacle. That seal is a face-type seal integrally molded as part of the plug and cannot fall off.

Stub acme threads are used on all shell sizes. Stub acme threads are difficult to cross thread or damage.

The electrical contacts have crimp connections to the concomductor; not solder joints. Crimp contacts have superior flex life compared to soldered joints.

All elastomer to metal bonding surfaces are sandblasted, cleaned, and primed. Then units are molded under severalthousand pounds of pressure for 20 or more minutes at 300+degrees. This assures a complete bond which prevents water migration.

Receptacle Features

Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series receptacles have a unique water blocking system. The water blocking exists down to the conductor level. This means that in the event of a catastrophic failure of the connector system, such as the plug being torn away from the receptacle, water will not enter your valuable equipment. Many competing connector lines do not waterblock down to the conductor level.

Plug Features

The plugs have a metal shell under the elastomeric body. It makes them very rugged and resistant to flexing damage. The pins are completely contained within the envelope of the metal shell. This means that the pins will not be bent or damaged when the connector has been impacted or stepped on.

The plug contacts are completely bonded and isolated from each other. This means that if the cable jacket is damaged and water migrates into the plug, electrical integrity can be maintained.

SUBSEA 6600 SERIES CIRCULAR CONNECTOR

The 6600 Series is an extremely rugged and reliable underwater electrical connector. It is the alternate Cooper Interconnect connector series with pins in the plugs and sockets in the receptacles (the inverse of the 5500 series).

Occasionally it is desirable to run power from the receptacle to the plug (for example a power supply or battery pack). In these instances, use the 6600 Series. For safety reasons, it is desirable to never have power available on the pin side. For reverse (standard power applications, refer to Cooper Interconnect's 5500 Series.

For over 3 decades the Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series has been the industry standard connector for applications which require reliable service in severe situations. The rugged metal shells, recessed pins, and face-type seals assure dependable service in the most demanding situations.

6600 Series Connector Configurations

Please refer to the illustration below for the receptacles (which have socket contacts) and plugs (which have pin contacts). This pin/socket relationship is opposite of the 5500 Series. It is used for occasions where you wish power to flow from the receptacle to the plug. For safety reasons, the possibility of live power on pins should not be allowed. If the reverse contact arrangement is required, please refer to the Cooper Interconnect's 5500 Series. The part number refers to the first 4 digits of the part number.

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BCR Bulkhead Connector Receptacle (6607)

Less expensive than the FCR, this is the standard receptacle mount. It may be used with any plugs. When using the BCR with a right angle plug (CCP-RA), a BCR retaining ring must be used instead of tapped threads. This is due to keyway orientation.

FCR Flange Connector Receptacle (6606)

Like the BCR, this is a mounted receptacle. It is more expensive since it is machined from a larger block of stainless steel. It is also more difficult to mount since it requires 5 holes instead of 1. However, it is ideal for use with the right angle plug since keyway orientation can be controlled. It is possible to get this receptacle with an extra O-Ring seal mounted on the F surface for an additional piston type seal (available by special order).

CCR Cable Connector Receptacle (6602)

An in-line receptacle mounted on a cable. It can be used as part of a cable splice unit or other specialized application.

CCR-AT, Attachable (66A2)

Used in the same applications as the CCP except that it is designed to be attached to its cable by the customer.

CCP Cable Connector Plug (6601)

The standard plug for most applications. Like all of the plugs, it mates to any of the receptacles. This plug is molded to cable at the Cooper Interconnect factory.

CCR-RA Cable Connector Plug, Right Angle (66R1)

This plug should be used when the cable must exit the receptacle at a 90 degree angle. Normally, the FCR is recommended for use with the right angle plug to assure keyway orientation.

CCP-AT Cable Connector Plug, Attachable (66A1)

Used in the same applications as the CCP except that it is designed to be attached to its cable by the customer. A variation of this plug is available as a PBOF (pressure balanced oil filled) assembly. The connector shell is modified to accept a new backshell which has an oil fill port and a hose attachment. Please consult the factory for details.

6600 Series Dimensions

6600 Contact Patterns

The contact patterns shown on below are available for any connector type with the Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series. Cooper Interconnect is constantly adding new items. All Cooper Interconnect 6600 Series connectors are available in high voltage ratings. Please contact the factory for details. Please register your catalog to receive automatic updates.

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