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Related Products: - LCU Command Unit; - OBC/LRT Deck Unit; - Heavy Release Frames; - Fusion LBL; - Scout USBL; - Prospector

Overview: Recognised for their absolute reliability, durability and long operating range, Sonardyne acoustic release transponders have become an important component in the inventory of many scientific, defense and commercial organisations around the world, who rely upon them for recovery of valuable equipment and data.; Whether the water depth is shallow or deep, the load; kilograms or tonnes and deployment; days or years, Sonardyne has the ideal acoustic release transponder.; LRTs, LATs and ORTs are compact, low cost units for use in coastal and offshore waters up to 2,000 metres. Applications range from mooring instrument strings and the remote actuation of lift bags through to the recovery of equipment on the seabed using a rope canister.; DORTs, P-DORTs and Compatt 5s have been developed for subsea construction and full ocean depth applications where the requirement can involve deploying heavy loads on the seabed.; As well as an acoustic release transponder, Compatt 5 is also an advanced Long BaseLine and Ultra-Short BaseLine transponder, compatible with the vast majority of navigation systems in use world-wide

Features & Benefits: Depth ratings to 7,000 metres; Safe Working Loads upto 15 tonnes with optional release frame; Highly reliable release mechanisms; Compact and rugged design; Upto 3 years deployment

Feature	LRT	LAT	ORT/DORT	Heavy Load DORT	P-DORT	Heavy Load Compatt 5

Description	A compact, low cost acoustic release with integrated receive and transmit capabilities	A small sized transponder that provides cable-less control of subsea electrical equipment	Tough, reliable acoustic releases designed for deep water deployment	A deep rated release available in different housing lengths to suit various deployment methods	Heavy Load DORT but with the added capability of an automatic release at depth mode	High specification Long BaseLine transponder with full positioning and data telemetry capabilities
Depth Rating	500 metres	500 metres	2,000 / 6,000 metres	7,000 metres	7,000 metres	7,000 metres
Safe Working Load	125kg	-	1,275kg	2,500kg	2,500kg	2,500kg
Operating Frequency	HF (35-55kHz)	HF (35-55kHz)	MF (18-36kHz) / LF (7.5-15kHz)	LF (7.5-15kHz)	LF (7.5-15kHz)	MF (18-36kHz)
Options	75 Metre Rope Canister (Longer lengths available)	-	Parallel Release Kit Heavy Duty Release Frame	Heavy Duty Release Frame, Standard or Short Housing	Heavy Duty Release Frame	Depth, Temperature, Sound, Velocity, Inclinometer, Power for external sensors, Omni or Directional transducers, Heavy Duty Release Frame
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Subsea Navigation, Acoustic Positioning, Underwater Communications