Product Change Notifications

Blue Robotics Product Change Notifications (PCNs) provide advance notice of revisions that may affect product integration, compatibility, or performance. These updates cover design changes, critical firmware updates, product discontinuations (EOL), and any modifications that could impact form, fit, or function.

PCNs do not include any marketing or promotions, and you’ll only receive notifications for the product categories you select.

T200 Thruster Propeller Material Change

PRODUCTS: All T200 Thruster and T200 Thruster propeller variations.

CHANGE DESCRIPTION: T200 Thruster propeller material has changed to 100% polycarbonate.

This reverts to the original 100% polycarbonate formulation, reversing a previous change to 10% glass-filled polycarbonate that resulted in increased propeller breakage reports.

CUSTOMER IMPACT: Reduced occurrence of propeller breakage.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: This change has already been implemented in our production lines and is shipping out as existing inventory is depleted.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, please contact Blue Robotics Technical Support using the Help Center.

Watertight Enclosure Aluminum Tubes Updated Design (removed racking grooves)

PRODUCTS:

• BR-100534-100
• BR-100534-150
• BR-100534-300
• BR-100611-150
• BR-100611-240
• BR-100611-300
• BR-100611-400
• BR-100195-200
• BR-100195-300
• BR-100195-400
• BR-101409-300
• BR-101409-500
• BR-101411-300
• BR-101411-500
• BR-101412-300
• BR-101412-500

CHANGE DESCRIPTION: All aluminum tubes have been updated to remove the racking grooves featured in the previous version. All aluminum tubes have been replaced with new part numbers. Old versions of aluminum tubes have been retired and remaining stock has been moved to Watertight Enclosure Tubes (Reduced Depth Rating) product page.

CUSTOMER IMPACT: Minimal. Tubes have the same internal and external dimensions. 6″ and 8″ series tube have reduced depth rating to 800 meters. All information and updated CAD files are available on the Watertight Enclosure Tubes product page.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: April 8, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, please contact Blue Robotics Technical Support using the Help Center.

M10-8.5 WetLink Penetrator Conductor Bore Diameter Increase

PRODUCTS:

• WLP M10-8.5-HC (BR-100870-185)
• WLP M10-8.5-LC (BR-100870-085)

CHANGE DESCRIPTION: The internal conductor bore diameter of the M10-8.5-LC and M10-8.5-HC WetLink Penetrators will increase from 6.0 mm to 6.5 mm to improve fit with recommended cables.

CUSTOMER IMPACT: No impact. The compatible cable jacket diameter range remains unchanged.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Estimated part changeover by end of Q1 2026.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, please contact Blue Robotics Technical Support using the Help Center.

Changing surface finish of Watertight Enclosure End Caps

PRODUCTS: All 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″ series aluminum Watertight Enclosure End Caps.

• BR-100276-XXX
• BR-100949-XXX
• BR-102993-XXX
• BR-102203-XXX
• BR-102205-XXX
• BR-102206-XXX

CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Surface finish of all series aluminum Watertight Enclosure End Caps is changing to #120 sandblasting.

CUSTOMER IMPACT: Visual change only. The #120 sandblasting finish will be more consistent with the current tube finish. No performance or compatibility changes.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Sandblasted end caps will be phased in as existing inventory is depleted.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, please contact Blue Robotics Technical Support using the Help Center.