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Overview
Features & Benefits
Incorporates Sonardyne's latest Wideband Technology
Omni or Directional transducers
MF operating frequency
Depth rated to 3,000 metres (options for 5,000 metres and 7,000 metres)
Multiple operating modes; tone burst and wideband
Hundreds of operating channels allowing truly independent acoustic operations
Offers integrated positioning and telemetry
Highly reliable release mechanism
Faster remote tracking of seabed structures
Easy to upgrade
Standard Sensors - depth & temperature
Optional Sensors - Quartz Pressure Sensor, Inclinometer and Sound Velocity sensors
Datasheet
Compatt 5

Faster set up and calibration, greater equipment utilisation and reduced risk. These are just some of the cost saving benefits of the latest range of Compatt 5 Wideband transponders from Sonardyne.

All Medium Frequency Compatt 5s now incorporate Fusion Wideband Technology which uses advanced digital signalling techniques to dramatically improve the performance of acoustic positioning, navigation and telemetry systems.

The faster and more rugged wideband telemetry scheme supported by Compatt 5, enables baseline measurement and calibration data to be acquired faster and more reliably, allowing users to begin work sooner.

The Types 8000 Omni-Directional, 8003 Directional and 8103 Deep Directional Compatt 5 are ‘Standard’ length transponders that are suited to a wide range of subsea applications. The design offers the perfect balance between size, acoustic output and battery life.

Options include 3,000, 5,000 and 7,000 metre depth ratings, lithium or alkaline battery packs, combined high accuracy inclinometers and Digiquartz pressure sensors equipped endcaps and power for external sensors. For the first time, Compatt 5 endcaps also now have the option of a combined sound velocity and acoustic release mechanism.

 
Specifications
FeatureType 8000Type 8003Type 8103
Depth Rating 3,000 metres 3,000 metres 5,000 or 7,000 metres
Operating Frequency MF (18–36kHz) MF (18–36kHz) MF (18–36kHz)
Transducer Beamshape Omni-Directional Directional Directional
Transmit Source Level (dB re 1µPa @ 1m) 185-192dB (3 Levels) 190-202dB (3 Levels) 190-202dB (3 Levels)
Receive Sensivity (dB re 1µPa) 90-120dB (4 Levels) 80-120dB (4 Levels) 80-120dB (4 Levels)
Relative Positioning Accuracy* ±5cm ±5cm ±5cm
Number of Unique Addresses (Wideband) 224 224 224
Number of Unique Addresses (Tone) All Sonardyne/Simrad All Sonardyne/Simrad All Sonardyne/Simrad
Battery Life (Listening, Disabled) 833 days (Alkaline)
1390 days (Lithium)
833 days (Alkaline)
1390 days (Lithium)
833 days (Alkaline)
1390 days (Lithium)
Safe Working Load (4:1) 250kg 250kg 250kg
Dimensions (LxDia) 1034mm x 132mm 1005mm x 132mm 1013mm x 134mm
Weight In Air 22.8kg 22.8kg 26kg
Weight in Water 11.6kg 11.6kg 13.6kg

Endcap Sensors and Options
Temperature (±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%) Optional Optional Optional
Quartz Pressure Sensor (±0.01%)
1350m, 2000m, 3000m, 6000m
Optional Optional Optional
High Accuracy Inclinometer
Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±0.05° over 0 - ±15°; ±0.2° over 0 - ±45°
Optional Optional Optional
Sound Velocity (±0.06m/s) Optional Optional Not Available
Release Mechanism Standard Standard Standard
Power for External Sensors Standard Standard Standard
Gyro Input Standard Standard Standard
 
Support
Instrument Firmware
Compatt 5 MF
Compatt 5 - CPU Firmware V10.09
Compatt 5 - Daughter Card Firmware V10.08
Compatt 5 - DAS F/W - strain gauge pressure sensor V3.06
Compatt 5 - DAS F/W - quartz pressure sensor V3.07
Compatt 5 & DPT Test Terminal (Freeware) More Details
C5 DASCAL More Details
DSP Bootloader More Details

Technical Bulletins

TitleDescription
V10.08 Compatt 5 Firmware Upgrade - No: 09-001.pdf Following the release of Compatt 5 firmware V10.08, two problems have been brought to light when installing the upgrade into older Compatt units.
Selecting Compatt 5 power levels in Fusion software - No: 07-007.pdf Compatt 5 has four power levels which can be selected by acoustic command. This bulletin explains the use of these levels and how they are selected when using Fusion software.
Compatt 5 - Interfacing an External Sound Speed Sensor - No: 06-010.pdf This Technical Bulletin is intended to provide instructions for the correct interfacing of an external sound speed sensor to a Compatt 5 transponder.
Compatt 5 - Validation of Wideband Ranging Accuracy - No: 06-004.pdf Controlled trials completed in May 2006 validate the absolute accuracy of Wideband baseline measurements between 4 production standard omni-direction MF Compatt 5 transponders.
False-Positive detection of Virus on Sonardyne Software CD's - No: 11-001.pdf We have received a number of reports that one of our commonly distributed Compatt 5 utilities is being flagged as infected by a number of popular antivirus products.  Sonardyne International operate a strictly controlled software release procedure and virus check all the elements of any software build both before and after the ISO image is created.
Compatt 5, DPT and DPTi Battery Consumption - No: 07-002.pdf This document provides details of non-critical battery consumption issues affecting a limited number of Compatt 5, DPT and DPTi transponders
 
Manuals
Manual Type Definitions
AM = Application Manual
CL= Command Language Manual
IM = Installation Manual
MM = Maintenance Manual
OM = Operation Manual
SM = System Manual
TM = Training Manual
UM = User Manual

To request a manual simply tick the box next to the manual you require and then press the Request Form button. You will then be able to request addition manulas for other products and your request will be emailed to our Customer Support Team who will reply to your enquiry. Alternatively please contact your local office who will be more than happy to help.

Type 8000 - Compatt 5 - MF
Type 8001 - Compatt 5 - EHF
Type 8003 - Compatt 5 - MF Directional
Type 8008 - Compatt 5 Remote Inclinometer
Type 8080 - Compatt 5 - MF Omni - Riser Tower Transponderer
Type 8104 - Compatt 5 - EHF Midi
 
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