Key Features

Superior corrosion resistance due to carbon composite housing and duplex S/S construction

Light in-water weight

Long operating life

Lower purchase cost than previous equivalent unit

Upgrade path from type 7885 and 8005 XSRSs

Choice of Alkaline or Lithium battery packs

ASV version available (Type 8088)

Compatible with all SIPS2 transceivers

Capable of receiving 16 ranges per cycle

Designed to transmit to an unlimited number of units

Flash upgradeable firmware

Sealed electronics compartment

Integral direct reading sound speed sensor

Datasheet

SIPS 2 XSRS Carbon D

SIPS 2 XSRS ASAV

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Carbon fibre weaves its way into SIPS

The Type 8086 XSRS Carbon D is the next step in the evolution of Sonardynes XSRS transceiver range, designed to take the best ideas from the previous generation XSRS units and improve where possible.

An XSRS transceiver is an intelligent acoustic device used to measure one way slant range distances underwater, the units are battery powered and are mounted on the streamer sections using industry standard collars. They can also be mounted on tail buoys. The XSRS units communicate with the XSRS controllers by means of the inductive coils and communication circuit within the streamers.

The Type 8086 offers superior corrosion resistance, even in extreme conditions, due to its carbon composite housing and duplex stainless steel construction. This construction means that the unit has a low in water weight, reducing the need for floatation near the device.

The Type 8086 is compatible with all previous SIPS2 transceivers and as such uses digital acoustic signals and digital processing techniques to enable it to transmit and receive signals in the same event. In addition, as with all SIPS2 units, it is able to transmit and receive tone burst signals for ranges in poor acoustic environments.

With the option of using standard 'D' size Alkaline or Lithium cells the Type 8086 XSRS provides users with a low battery cost / long battery life unit.

With the ability to upgrade from previous versions of SIPS2 XSRS transceivers and a lower purchase price than its previous equivalent unit, the Type 8086 XSRS offers large savings in both capital equipment and operational costs.

Acoustic Sound Velocity

The Type 8088 XSRS is equipped with a direct reading sound speed sensor. This 'time of Flight' sensor provides superior accuracy and ease of use compared to the more traditional CTD methods, particularly in areas affected by fresh water and salt water mixing.

As with the standard Type 8086 XSRS, the Type 8088 ASV XSRS is compatible with all previous SIPS2 transceivers.