Sonardyne

Autonomous Monitoring Transponder

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Metocean platform: Subsea acquisition of current profile, temperature, sound velocity and tidal height record; AUV survey and metrology reference, acoustic position reference, SV and tidal height correction station; Pipeline buckle monitoring; Structure settlement monitoring; Autonomous operation: acquires acoustic ranges & sensor data without surface command; Integrated precision sensors: pressure, temp, SV, inclinometers; Options for external sensors: current meters etc.; Easy to set-up with configuration and sampling period programmable via telemetry link; Integrated high speed modem functions; Sonardyne Wideband compatible navigation functions; 3 year deployment battery life: Alkaline and lithium battery options; HiPAP®··and USBL compatible; Depth rated to 3000 Metres: (Options for 5000 Metres and 7000 Metres); Aluminium bronze or hard-anodised aluminium·housing options; Integrated release mechanism option
Datasheet: Autonomous Monitoring Transponder
Quick Start Guides: Transponder Battery Replacement; Transponder Firmware Upgrade Guide
Related Articles: Sonardyne - Connecting you to your subsea world; Subsea 7 deploys AMTs for pipeline creep survey; Left to their own devices: Transponder technology moves toward autonomy

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AvTrak 6

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Compatible with Ranger USBL for surface vessel combined positioning and telemetry (transponder mode); Support AUV to AUV ranging and telemetry (transceiver mode); Emergency relocation mode; Customl I/O e.g. for mission abort and ballast jettison; Depth and temperature sensors; Extremely low power consumption; Internal back-up battery with external trickle charge; Configurable as a surface vessel unit for AUV ranging and telemetry
Brochure: brochure_name.pdf (2.3M)
Datasheet: AvTrak 6·
Related Articles: Sonardyne - Connecting you to your subsea world; Technologies for AUVs: Positioning, navigation, communication

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Compatt 6

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
Related Articles: Subsea 7 completes record North Sea pipe bundle contracts using Sonardyne 6G technology; Return to Liuhua

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DP-INS For Ranger 2 and Marksman

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Dramatically faster and easier to set-up, calibrate and operate; Single box solution for motion
sensor and gyrocompass; Provides an independent DP reference; Ride through capability - resilient to effects such as aeration and noise; LUSBL accuracy from a single transponder; Independence from GPS disruptions; Update rates to match DP model; Three fold improvement over standard USBL repeatability; Potential for fuel and operational savings
Brochure: DP-INS (PDF); DP-INS (Digital Version)
Related Articles: Dynamic Positioning Sea Trials for Oceaneering's Ocean Intervention

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Dunker 6

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; High power, long range LBL transceiver; Robust performance in shallow water and reverberant environments around structures etc.; Real time diagnostics available on ranges to enable quality control; Rugged mechanics and connectors; Integrated modem capability for data download from Sonardyne AMT/Fetch products at up to 900bps user data rate; Rugged mechanics and connectors; Shock mounted internal electronics; Internal Li Ion battery ensure that the transmit Source Level (SL) is maintained during telemetry; Supports the follow Wideband®2 users data rates: 100, 200, 400, 900bps
Datasheet: Dunker 6
Quick Start Guide: Dunker 6

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Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Fast and easy to set-up, calibrate and operate; Robust acoustic performance in noise and multipath conditions; Reduced mutual interference to further improve simultaneous ops; Advanced multi-user / multi-vessel capability; More than 600 unique Wideband 1 and 2 channels; HPR400 USBL mode compatible; Automatic power-down if not used for a programmable period; Highly reliable release mechanism; Omni or Directional transducer; Standard sensors: Temperature, Depth and MEMS inclinometer; Optional sensors: Paroscientific DigiQuartz pressure sensor, inclinometer and sound velocity; Real time diagnostics available on ranges to enable quality control; Field proven
Datasheet: Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6
Quick Start Guides: Transponder Battery Replacement; Transponder Firmware Upgrade Guide

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Fetch

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Autonomous sensor logging with acoustic telemetry of data; Low cost free fall deployment; Low data recovery costs; Long life – up to 5 years with excellent corrosion resistance; Flexible 100 to 6000 bits per second Wideband 2 acoustic telemetry modem; Fully configurable logging through surface software; USBL positioning compatible; Integrated acoustic release
Datasheet: Fetch
Related Articles: Sonardyne - Connecting you to your subsea world; Wireless autonomy: Go 'Fetch' your subsea data

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Fusion 6G Long Baseline Positioning System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Faster setup using new telemetry commands; Data storage and retrieval in Compatt 6 such as installed array co-ordinates; Real time signal diagnostics for critical application QC; Faster to calibrate using simultaneous baseline calibration; 600+ non-interfering unique addresses for field-wide simultaneous operations; Compatible with previous generation Sonardyne hardware
Brochure: Fusion 6G; Fusion 6G (Digital Version)
Related Articles: Fusion 6G exceeds metrology expectations at Devil Creek

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HPT USBL & Telemetry Transceiver

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; High performance USBL transceiver utilising Wideband 2 ranging and telemetry offer improved USBL precision and robustness; Enhanced USBL array designs for improved noisy vessel and deepwater performance; True simultaneous tracking of multiple transponders providing high update rates; Seamless simultaneous positioning and telemetry of data whilst tracking; Sonardyne Wideband 1, 2 and HRP400 ranging mode compatible; Built in health checks including USBL array and electronics diagnostics; Discovery mode allows users to automatically scan for transponders deployed within acoustic range; In water ambient noise monitoring; Integral robust High Data Rate telemetry for fast acquisition of data from subsea instruments – reduces costly vessel time; Compatible with Marksman LUSBL, Ranger 2 USBL and Fusion 6G® LBL systems; Ethernet connectivity
Datasheet: HPT Transceiver

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Marksman LUSBL Positioning System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Highly repeatable DP position reference; Can be configured for DP2 and DP3 class vessels; Dual independent and dual redundant equipment configurations available; Fully automated system setup; Up to 1Hz position updates; Easy to use, software user interface; Compatible with Sonardyne’s acoustically aided inertial navigation technology
Brochure: Marksman; Marksman (Digital Version)
Related Articles: To boldly go...; What are you setting your sights on?

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NOAS - Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar

NOAS at a glance: Multi-purpose forward look sonar for submersible vessels; 2-D Navigation to 1,500 metres; 3-D Obstacle and ground avoidance to 150 metres; 180+ degree intruder detection with automatic detection and tracking; Easy platform integration; Less than 150 watts power
Brochure: NOAS

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Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Autonomous sensor logging combined with high speed acoustic telemetry of recorded data; Freefall deployment from surface vessel; Integrated acoustic release for buoyant ascent to the surface; Long life – up to 5 years with excellent corrosion resistance; Flexible 100 to 6000 bits per second Wideband 2 acoustic telemetry modem link; Wireless configuration using surface software and acoustic dunker
Brochure: Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder; Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder - O
Product Guide: Wireless Acoustic Communication Systems

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Ranger 2 USBL Tracking System

Key Features: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Simple, intuitive software; Tracks an unlimited number of targets;ROVs, towfish, AUVs; Operating range beyond 6,000 metres; 0.1% system accuracy when optimised; Up to 1 second position updates; Supports standard DP telegrams; Automated setup reduces delays; Easy to use software
Brochure: Ranger 2; Ranger 2 (Digital Version)
Product Guide: USBL Systems
Related Articles: Ranger 2: Performance comes as standard; Technologies for AUVs: Positioning, navigation, communication

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Solstice Side Scan Sonar

Key Features: Increases the operational envelope of existing sensor platform systems by 200%; Diffraction limited 5-20cm resolution across the full swath; Less than 12W power consumption for both sides; a considerable saving over current systems; Enables onboard computer-aided detection and classification; Co-registered side scan imagery with full swath bathymetry (COBI); Unique algorithms guarantee minimal waterfall distortion at long ranges; Extreme multi-beam performance at 65 beams per frame; Multipath Suppression Array Technology (MSAT); Real Time Auto-Calibration (RTAC)
Datasheet: Solstice Side Scan
Related Articles: Pixel perfect imaging; Technologies for AUVs: Positioning, navigation, communication

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SPRINT Subsea Inertial Navigation

Features & Benefits: Incorporates Sonardyne's 6G® Technology; Incorporates Sonardyne's Wideband 2® signal Technology; Extends performance of USBL systems; Resilient to acoustic aeration and noise; High update rate and repeatability for greater vehicle control; Vendor independent USBL aiding; IMO-certified AHRS: parallel INS output; Sparse LBL saves operational time and vessel costs; Measurement redundancy increases data integrity; Flexible installation options
Brochure: SPRINT; SPRINT (Digital Version)
Related Articles: Less Is More; SPRINT: Subsea inertial navigation aids ROV positioning; Oceaneering ROV flies with SPRINT

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ViewPoint Navigation Software

Key Features: Fully automated setup; Easy to use, modern user interface; Full DWG background display; All standard navigation display, guidance and display tools; Unlimited remote screens; Vehicle shapes and offsets; Selectable and configurable geodesy
Datasheet: Viewpoint

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