Delivering Trusted Solutions For Subsea Acoustics
- Overview
- Key Features
- Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology
- Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology
- Dramatically faster and easier to set-up, calibrate and operate
- More robust performance in shallow water and reverberant environments around structures etc
- Real time diagnostics available on ranges to enable quality control
- Reduced mutual interference to further improve simultaneous ops
- Advanced multi-user / multi-vessel capability
- More than 600 unique Wideband 1 and 2 addresses
- Sonardyne Wideband 1 and HPR400 navigation compatible
- Automatic power-down if not used for a programmable period
- Autonomous sensor and range data logging mode
- Integrated modem mode with data rates ranging from 100 to 6000 bits per second in multiple frequency bands
- Highly reliable release mechanism
- Omni or Directional transducer
- Standard sensors – depth, temperature and MEMS inclinometer
- Optional sensors – Paroscientific DigiQuartz pressure sensor, inclinometer and sound velocity
- Field proven
- Datasheet
- Compatt 6
- Quick Start Guides
- Transponder Battery Replacement
- Transponder Firmware Upgrade Guide
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Compatt 6 offers significant time saving using faster and more robust Wideband 2 acoustic ranging and telemetry protocols. This makes any system operating with Compatt 6 significantly easier to operate therefore de-risking operations, reducing vessel time and reducing training requirements for offshore personnel. For example, in one transmission, Compatt 6 tells the navigation system what sensors and functionality it has available as well as its complete configuration.
Sonardyne Wideband® 2 advanced signal processing offers improved acoustic performance in challenging conditions, longer range, improved multipath rejection around structures and real-time range diagnostics for quality control. Wideband 2 also reduces the interference to and from adjacent Sonardyne and other acoustic positioning systems.
Compatt 6 is fully compatible with all 6G® equipment and Sonardyne latest 6G® LBL and USBL systems.
The integrated communications and navigation technology allows the transponder to be used as a multi-purpose modem, autonomous data logger and navigation reference transponder.
The Type 8300 Compatt 6 is the standard length version and is based on the field proven mechanics of Compatt 5 with improvements to the endcap closure mechanisms. The design offers the perfect balance between size, acoustic output and battery life. Several depth ratings are available: 3000m, 5000m and 7000m all hard anodised aluminium alloy with protective polyurethane sleeve. Midi and Maxi (long endurance) options are also available.
- Specifications
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Feature Type 8300-3111 Type 8300-3113 Type 8300-5213 Depth Rating 3,000 metres 3,000 metres 5,000 metres Operating Frequency MF (19–34 kHz) MF (19–34 kHz) MF (19–34 kHz) Transducer Beamshape Omni-Directional Directional Directional Transmit Source Level (dB re 1µPa @ 1 m) 187-196 dB (4 Levels) 190-202 dB (4 Levels) 190-202 dB (4 Levels) Tone Equivalent Energy (TEE*) 193-202 dB 196-208 dB 196-208 dB Receive Sensivity (dB re 1µPa) 90-120 dB (7 Levels) 80-120 dB (7 Levels) 80-120 dB (7 Levels) Ranging Precision Better than 15 mm Better than 15 mm Better than 15 mm Number of Unique Addresses Wideband 1 & 2 >600 >600 >600 Number of Unique Addresses (Tone) All Sonardyne/Simrad All Sonardyne/Simrad All Sonardyne/Simrad Battery Life Listening, Disabled Alkaline
Lithium833 days
1390 days833 days
1390 days833 days
1390 daysExternal Power Supply 24 V 24 V 24 V Safe Working Load (4:1) 250 kg 250 kg 250 kg Dimensions Length x Diameter 1035 mm x 134 mm 1018 mm x 134 mm 1010 mm x 143 mm Weight In Air (Water) 23.8 kg (11.8 kg) 27 kg (14 kg) 28 kg (15 kg)
Endcap Sensors and OptionsTemperature (±0.1°C) Standard Standard Standard Tilt Switch (±30-45°) Standard Standard Standard Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor (0.1%) Standard Standard Standard High Precision Strain Gauge (±0.01%)
Presens or KellerOptional Optional Optional ParoScientific DigiQuartz Pressure Sensor
1350 m, 2000 m, 4130 m, 6800 m (±0.01%)Optional Optional Optional Inclinometer (Tilt Sensor)
Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±1.0°Standard Standard Standard High Accuracy Inclinometer
Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±0.05° over 0 - ±15°; ±0.2° over 0 - ±45°Optional Optional Optional Sound Velocity 100mm (±0.017 m/s)
Sound Velocity 50mm (±0.19 m/s)Optional Optional Optional Release Mechanism Standard Standard Standard Power for External Sensors Standard Standard Standard Gyro Input Standard Standard Standard *TEE – WBv2+ signals are 4x the duration (WBv1 & WBv2 are twice) of Sonardyne tone signals, therefore the TEE figure is to give the user an idea of the operational performance when comparing Wideband and Tone systems
- Support
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Instrument Firmware Compatt 6 - CPU Firmware V3.03.05.14 Compatt 6 - DAS V2.03D Technical Bulletins
Title Description Compatt 6 Unresponsive when Enabled in HPR and Configured to Address 31xx/63xx and CIS0. No: 12-005 An issue has been identified whereby the transponder can become unresponsive if enabled in common interrogation (CIS) and tracking/serially configuring in HPR mode. - Manuals
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