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Low power, high resolution sonar imaging

Solstice multi-aperture side-scan sonar (MAS) significantly increases the operational envelope of your underwater vehicle by providing wide swath coverage, at high resolution – all while consuming very low power.

Solstice side scan sonar

Capture every feature and every detail in ultra-high resolution.

Key benefits

  • Mission ready; designed to support search, classify and map (SCM) and hydrographic operations
  • Small and compact arrays; optimised for low-logistic AUVs and towed bodies
  • Survey more ground in a single pass; 200 m-wide swath ensures high coverage rates
  • Along track resolution of 0.15°; best in class delivering maximum detection rates
  • Collocated side scan image and bathy improves your situational awareness
  • Consumes only 18 W power: budget friendly and increases your AUV’s endurance
  • Depth rated to 300 or 600 m

Solstice offers enhanced underwater detection capabilities for various missions, including mine countermeasures, archaeological, search, and salvage operations. The system provides high-performance coverage with large 200m swaths on each side, enabling efficient site characterisation without sacrificing detail. Its class-leading imagery allows you to make confident classification decisions more quickly, with the added versatility of deployment on both autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and towfish platforms. By improving probability of detection and decreasing false alarms, Solstice significantly increases the overall efficiency and reliability of underwater exploration and survey missions. It is suitable for:

 

  • Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV)
  • Site survey and characterisation
  • Mine countermeasures (MCM)
  • Remotely operated vehicles (ROV)
  • Delivering pixel perfect imaging

Exceptional high-contrast seafloor imagery across diverse water depths

How it works

Solstice, designed by Wavefront Systems and commercialised by Sonardyne, is a world-leading side scan sonar for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and towed bodies. Its advanced technology delivers exceptional seafloor imagery through multiple aperture arrays with 32 multibeam elements, enabling superior signal-to-noise ratio performance and stunning imagery at extended ranges. The sonar’s unique back-projection beam-forming technique ensures focused imaging for every pixel, eliminating distortions caused by platform motion and guaranteeing 100% ground coverage across diverse water depths.

Designed for a wide range of marine missions including hydrographic, archaeological, search, salvage, and mine countermeasure operations, Solstice stands out through its innovative features. Its real-time array calibration dynamically recalibrates hydrophone elements multiple times per second, compensating for dynamic strains and maintaining linear element alignment. The system produces high-contrast imagery in environments ranging from 600-metre depths to very shallow littoral waters, utilising a specialised array technology that provides wide swath coverage with exceptional shadow contrast.

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Huge capability, small form-factor; perfect for man-portable and micro-AUVs

AvTrak 6 Nano provides navigation aiding, tracking, communication and mission planning – all in an incredibly small form factor. Fit it, and your micro or small AUV will be equipped to undertake simultaneous USBL tracking via a surface vessel and robust telemetry for AUV-to-vessel and AUV-to-AUV communications.

Small in size, big in performance

AvTrak 6 Nano may be our smallest acoustic transceiver, but its features and performance are anything but.

It’s built on the same 6G hardware and Wideband 2 digital signal architecture found in its larger cousin, AvTrak 6, all packed into the smallest possible form factor.

Use it with our popular MF USBL Ranger 2 family to track your AUVs or seafloor nodes. Then use the Sonardyne Messaging Service (SMS) to exchange status messages with the USBL or other AvTrak 6 Nanos in your vicinity. With hundreds of units in the field, AvTrak 6 Nano is ideal for AUV swarms.

Like its larger cousin, AvTrak 6 Nano has been developed to meet the requirements of a wide variety of AUV mission scenarios, vehicle types and the operational demands for different industries.

For energy – it’s not just for AUVs. Integrate AvTrak 6 Nano with your seabed nodes and you have a network of sensors that can position and communicate with each other.

For defence – its small form factor and ability to enable surface to AUV or AUV-to-AUV communications, makes it a prime option for swarm or squad robotics operations.

For science – AvTrak 6 Nano enables an AUV to undertake simultaneous USBL tracking and telemetry with a research vessel, as well as AUV-to-AUV communications making your projects more cost and time efficient.

At a glance

  • Tracking, communications, and emergency relocation in one instrument
  • Use with Ranger 2 to track every move your AUV makes
  • Bi-directional acoustic modem with user selectable data rates; 200-9,000 bps
  • Wide voltage input range and multiple communication methods for robotics integration
  • Optimised for Ranger 2 Robotics pack for aiding navigation systems with remote position outputs
  • Housed variant or OEM for integration into vehicles

Mini but mighty

AvTrak 6 Nano measures just 192 x 55 mm, you won’t find a smaller AUV transceiver with this much capability. It has an operating range of 3,000 m, a depth rating of 500 m and full SMS and Modem functionality.

Going smaller still, AvTrak 6 OEM Nano redefines nano, measuring at just 95 mm x 43 mm. You won’t find a smaller OEM AUV transceiver with this much capability. Its omni-directional transducer is small too, at 49 mm diameter and 72 mm long.

Equipped with AvTrak 6 Nano, your AUV will receive unlimited data and share messages every navigation cycle when used with Ranger 2. By supporting the integration of a data payload inside every navigation signal, this allows more data to be transferred to and from AUVs with fewer transmissions which ultimately reduces power consumption and increases mission endurance.

A common configuration enables the USBL system to communicate with a squad of AUVs equipped with AvTrak 6 Nanos, broadcasting to all the position of each member of the squad to aid the navigation solution and improve their situational awareness. Each AUV then replies in sequence with status information.

AvTrak 6 Nano can also be used to enable AUV-to-AUV communications and choose from seven telemetry schemes ranging from 200 bps to 9,000 bps of effective user bandwidth. Either for short burst communications or full large quantity data upload from seabed monuments.

General

• Our smallest combined transponder, transceiver, and telemetry link
• Open interfaces and protocol
• Supports AUV swarm operations

Ownership

• AvTrak 6 Nano: Transceiver, 0.5m cable tail, integration guide, manual
• AvTrak 6 OEM Nano: PCB, remote transducer, integration guide, manual
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre

Performance

• Depth rated to 500 m
• Effective data transfer rates between 200 and 9000 bps
• Emergency battery life >90 days
• Range precision better than 15 mm
• 3000m tracking and communication range

Design

• OEM Board set measures just 95 mm x 43 mm
• Omni-directional transducers
• Integrated depth sensor supports horizontal tracking
• Low power and compact for ease of integration

Specifications table

Feature Type 8262 AvTrak 6 Nano Type 8262 AvTrak Nano OEM
Operating Range >3,000 m >3,000 m
Depth Rating 500 m 500 m (standard),
3,000 m (optional)
Operating Frequency MF 20–34 kHz MF 20–34 kHz
Transducer Beam Shape Omni-directional ±130º Omni-directional ±130º
Source Level 
(re 1 µPa @ 1 m) Modem 175 dB 175 dB
Tracking & Telemetry 184/175 dB 184/175 dB
Range Precision Better than 15 mm Better than 15 mm
Communication Interface RS232, 3V3 TTL RS232, 3V3 TTL
Depth Sensor 50 bar abs +/-0.7% FS 50 bar abs +/-0.7% FS
Power Supply 12–28 V dc 12–28 V dc
Power Consumption Wideband Listening (Battery) 5 mW 5 mW
Wideband Listening (Ext. Power) 20 mW (including trickle charge) 20 mW (including trickle charge)
Battery Charging 60 mW to 2.5 W (depending on battery charge state) 60 mW to 2.5 W (depending on battery charge state)
Peak (During Transmission) <30 W SMS, <20 W Modem <30 W SMS, <20 W Modem
Battery Life Quiescent Listening >90 days >90 days
1 Sec Ping Rate >12 hours >12 hours
Battery Charge Time 12 hours 12 hours
External Connections Subconn MCIL8M Molex Microfit
Mechanical Construction Polymer n/a
Transducer Wire Length n/a 150 mm (6”)
Operating Temperature -10 to 45°C -10 to 45°C
Storage Temperature -20 to 55°C -20 to 55°C
Dimensions Length x Diameter 192 x 55 mm n/a
Transducer (Length x Diameter) n/a 72 x 49 mm
PCB Board Assembly (Length x Width x Height) n/a 95 x 43 x 42.5 mm
Hole Centres (M2 clearance – Length x Diameter) n/a 71.5 x 35 mm
Weight in Air/Water 584/162 g n/a
Weight (OEM) PCB in Air n/a 138g PCB + 12g cable
Transducer in Air/Water (Estimated) n/a 200/150 g

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Reliable AUV tracking

The most versatile instrument you can fit to your AUV. Built for simple integration on medium to large AUV platforms, all-in-one functionality comes as standard with AvTrak 6. The system enables your AUV to perform simultaneous LBL ranging, USBL tracking, and AUV to vessel/AUV to AUV communication.

Add AvTrak, add capability to your AUV

AvTrak 6 has been designed to form part of your integrated AUV tracking and navigation system.

Built on our 6G hardware platform running secure Wideband 2 spread-spectrum signal processing, AvTrak 6 combines the functions of transponder, transceiver and telemetry link in one low power unit that meets the requirements of a wide variety of AUV mission scenarios, vehicle types and the operational demands for different industries.

For energy – whether you’re operating a resident vehicle over-the-horizon or deploying an AUV for a pipeline inspection, AvTrak 6 is a key enabler for your oilfield and renewable energy projects.

For defence – AVTrak 6 technology provides amazing flexibility bringing together tracking, navigation aiding and secure battlespace communications into one low logistics payload that’s perfect for unmanned covert and swarm missions.

For science – AvTrak 6 is an excellent choice for your long-endurance ocean observation platforms, with the added ability to communicate and download data from seafloor sensor arrays.

The unit is fully compatible with our family of survey quality LBL and USBL navigation systems. It supports Sonardyne Messaging Service (SMS) allowing USBL position fixes to be sent to your vehicle or for status messages to be retrieved from the topside system.

At a glance

  • Combines tracking, communications, and emergency pinger functionality in one instrument
  • Track your AUV in USBL mode, localise it in LBL transponder mode
  • Bi-directional acoustic modem with user selectable data rates; 200-9,000 bps
  • Integrated outputs enable control of a release, burn-wire or drop-weight functions
  • Worried about onboard power interruption? AvTrak’s internal battery provides days of emergency vehicle relocation tracking
  • Choice of hardware configurations to simplify vehicle installation

Are you ready to add the AvTrak advantage?

AvTrak 6 is available in a variety of configurations to meet your mission profiles.

A popular option is an omni-directional unit with integral or remote transducer options. For operations at depth, an integral directional transducer option is common.

A flexible configuration assists the AUV manufacturer with the mounting of AvTrak 6 within the AUV and ensures the highest levels of acoustic performance. Low-medium frequency (LMF) and high-power (HP) versions of AvTrak 6 are also available.

An AUV equipped with AvTrak 6 can receive navigation updates from any 6G compatible USBL or LBL system, send status updates to multiple 6G instruments including other AUVs and synchronise clocks with other 6G instruments to better than 50 microseconds as standard.

That’s not all, there is an option to include an HPR400 Series tone for compatibility with a variety of other acoustic systems and transponders and another option to enable a RSPSK Modem upgrade for large volume data transfers.

It’s simple to integrate to your AUV using our rich 6G protocols and command language and RS232 serial interface. Choose from over 600 independent acoustic addresses and AvTrak 6 enables your AUV to work as part of a swarm if required.

General

• Emergency burn-wire, drop-weight, or release options
• Open interfaces and protocols
• Supports AUV swarm operations
• Combined transponder, transceiver, and telemetry link in one low power unit

Ownership

• What’s in the box: AvTrak 6 and manual
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre

Performance

• Depth rated to 3,000 m and 7,000 m
• Effective data transfer rates between 200 and 9000 bps
• Emergency battery life 30 days
• Range precision better than 15 mm
• LMF (14-19 kHz) and MF (19-34 kHz)

Design

• Different configurations including omni-directional and directional transducers
• Integrated depth sensor supports horizontal tracking
• Low power and compact for ease of integration
• OEM option also available

Specifications table

Featured Type 8220-3111 Type 8220-7212
Depth Rating 3,000 m 7,000 m
Operating Frequency MF (20–34 kHz) MF (20–34 kHz)
Transducer Beam Shape Omni-directional Directional
Transmit Source Level
(re 1 µPa @ 1 m)
High Power 187 dB 193 dB
Low Power 181 dB 187 dB
Tone Equivalent Energy
(TEE)1 WBv2+
High Power 193 dB 199 dB
Low Power 187 dB 193 dB
Range Precision Better than 15 mm Better than 15 mm
Depth Sensor ± 0.5% full scale ± 0.5% full scale
Communications Interface RS232 (9,600–115,200 baud) RS232 (9,600–115,200 baud)
External Supply Voltage 24 or 48 V dc (± 10%) 24 or 48 V dc (± 10%)
External Power Sleep ~650 mW ~650 mW
Wideband Listening ~1 W ~1 W
Battery Charging 6 W 6 W
Peak (During Transmission) <50 W <50 W
Battery Life (Li-ion 15 V) Listening 30 days <50 W
Continuous 5 Sec Interrogation Approx. 6 days at low power Approx. 6 days at low power
Operating Temperature -5 to 40ºC -5 to 40ºC
Storage Temperature -20 to 55ºC -5 to 40ºC
Mechanical Construction Anodised aluminium alloy and plastic Anodised aluminium alloy and plastic
Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 93 x 500 mm 97 x 513 mm
Weights in Air/Water2 5.1/2.2 kg 7.0/3.5 kg
Options Remote, cable
connected transducer
Right-angle connector
Right-angle connector

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Ranger 2 – it's anything but standard

Ranger 2 is your complete subsea USBL workshop. Trace, track, command or position everything, in any depth, from any vessel, anything that your underwater operations may demand. Track a towfish, position an ROV, dynamically position your vessel, communicate with an AUV – or do all of this simultaneously.

What is possible

Ranger 2 comes with an impressive list of features including our award-winning 6G (sixth generation) acoustic hardware platform and Sonardyne Wideband 2 digital signal architecture. It provides stable and repeatable acoustic position referencing for your ship’s DP system, including those from GE, Kongsberg, MT, Navis, Thrustmaster and Wärtsilä.

As your needs grow and become more complex, bolt-on software packs unlock additional capability and protect your investment. Take the DP pack and enable your acoustic ranging to be aided by our inertial navigation technology (DP-INS). Add the robotics pack and commanding a swarm of up to 99 AUV’s is at your fingertips.

Ranger 2 can do even more, it also supports robust two-way data telemetry, allowing you to control our range of seafloor deployed, long-endurance sensors and recover your all-important data.

Track everything, in any depth, from any vessel

Why choose it?

  • Tracks multiple targets to 11 km;
  • Compatible with all makes of DP system – GE, Kongsberg, MT
  • System accuracy: when fully optimised it will deliver 0.04% of slant range
  • Works with a global inventory of pre-deployed Sonardyne 6G hardware
  • Configurations available for USV and temporary vessel installations
  • Valuable features included as standard
  • Bolt-on packs available for growth with your operations and ambitions
  • Developed and supported by a company with over 50 years of experience in innovative underwater technology

Learn more about Ranger 2 USBL

The kit

Transceivers

Our High Performance Transceiver (HPT), is available in a range of different designs to suit your operations whether they are in deep or shallow water or over a long layback.

HPT 5000 / 7000 are acoustic and telemetry transceivers designed for use with Ranger 2 USBL system. HPT 5000 enables targets offer wide range of water depths to be tracked; HPT 7000 is optimised for noisy DP drilling and construction vessels and in deep water.

HPT 5000 offers full hemispherical acoustic coverage so is a popular choice for tracking multiple targets (ROVs, AUVs, towfish, seafloor sensors) over a wide range of depths and elevations. The unit is also suitable for dynamic positioning reference on survey, research and offshore support vessels.

HPT 7000 is engineered for ultra-deepwater operations, tracking targets far below (rather than to the side of) a vessel, and for high vessel noise operating environments such as those typical of DP, drilling and construction where activity from thrusters is liable to cause signal interference.

If you need a solution for a vessel of opportunity, our pre-calibrated, all-in-one Gyro USBL transceiver is perfect. Lighter, smaller and just as capable, our second-generation Gyro USBL transceiver works seamlessly with Ranger 2 to track the position of your subsea targets from a USV, vessel of opportunity or from a pipelay vessel’s stinger over extreme ranges.

  • All-in-one instrument; combined 6G acoustic transceiver and AHRS
  • Choose between standard or ‘plus’ variants to suit your project’s specifications
  • Optimises the performance of Ranger 2; eliminates lever arm offsets, pole bending and ship flexing errors
  • Calibrated in-water before delivery – saving you time; install it and go to work

Transponders

The flexibility of the Ranger 2 family is further extended by our range of transponders to support a wide variety of your operations. WMT is a high-power transponder capable of operations to 7,000 m, while AvTrak 6 is our most capable acoustic vehicle instrument, combining the functions of a USBL transponder, LBL transceiver and modem for demanding applications such as AUV command and control.

Performance

• Up to 0.04% of slant range system accuracy
• Up 99 targets tracked, sequentially
• Up to 11,000 m tracking range (LMF)
• 1 Hz position update rate
• Supports all industry standard DP telegrams
• Supports acoustically aided INS

Acoustics

• MF frequency (20–34 kHz) or LMF (14-19.5 kHz)
• Compatible with a wide range of 6G transponders
• Supports Sonardyne Messaging Service for data exchange up to 9,000 bps
• Sonardyne Wideband 2 acoustics for reliable performance in both shallow and deep-water environments

Ownership

• ITAR Controlled: No
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• UK Export Licence: Required
• What’s in the box: HPT 5000 / 7000 / Gyro USBL, deck cables, software, manual

Overview

• Can be used for both survey and construction phases
• Configurable to work in the LMF band enabling you to track targets to beyond 11 km
• Supports complex tracking scenarios such as structures and vehicles with multiple transponders and multiple remote offsets

Specifications table

Feature Specification
Design The most powerful USBL system on the market
Incorporates 30 years of USBL innovation and know-how
Recommended for installation on large vessels and USVs
Global vessel track record; offshore, research, cable-lay, salvage and naval
Shares common platform with other Sonardyne USBLs
Performance Up to 0.04% of slant range system accuracy
Up to 99 targets tracked, simultaneously
Up to 11,000 m tracking range (LMF)
1 Hz position update rate
Support all industry standard DP telegrams
Supports acoustically-aided INS
Acoustics MF frequency (20-34 kHz) or LMF (14-19.5 kHz)
Sonardyne Wideband 2 digital acoustics for reliable performance in both shallow and deep environments
Supports Sonardyne Messaging Service for data exchange up to 9,000 bps
Compatible with a wide range of 6G transponders

Frequently asked questions

Planning 6G beacon deployments

CASIUS calibration recommendations

What is a USBL and how does it work?

How to use Auto Discover to scan the water for unknown transponder addresses

How to format the sound speed profile for Marksman and Ranger 2

How to use HPR418BCD telegrams for DP

How to mount and extract an ISO image

How to track an underwater locator beacon

How to Compensate for Responder Latency

How to set up an SSB_LBP Telegram

Marksman/Ranger 2 DP INS indicator sequence explained

How to create an alarm to warn that the transceiver deployment pole has been left deployed

How to import waypoints into Ranger 2

How to enter Transceiver & Lodestar Offsets for Optimised USBL

Frequency management is obsolete. Here’s why.

How to set up Responder Mode

Opening a .DJF file on Sonardyne De Novo Job Viewer

How to Skip Telemetry Options in Rangers 2 and Marksman LUSBL

What should I do if my Sonardyne security dongle expires or reports a problem?

How to Capture a cef in Marksman and Ranger 2

How to download or upload files using Filezilla

Why am I getting old / incorrect data from my GyroCompatt 6+?

How to turn on a Lodestar Gyro Compatt using Ranger 2 or Fusion 2

I’m outputting a GGA from Fusion 2 / Ranger 2 to NaviPac but the position isn’t appearing in the correct location?

Health check for your acoustic system

How do I mark where my RT 6-1000 is deployed?

Will Compatt 6+ work with Ranger 2 and Marksman?

The transponder isn’t replying to interrogation or commands

Can I get USBL position updates from my AUV with Ranger 2/ Mini-Ranger 2?

How quickly can I start tracking beacons with Ranger 2?

Has anyone ever installed an echosounder and Ranger 2 USBL transceiver directly beside each other? Would this work?

Can I perform a USBL verification in shallow water without an ROV to deploy or recover the beacon?

How do USBLs work?

Which USBL Deployment Machine is most suitable for my vessel?

Advantages of using Ranger 2 for ROV tracking

When to use Depth Aiding

What’s new in Micro Ranger 2?

What to consider when mounting acoustic transducers

What acoustic address should I use for my USBL transponder

What do my CASIUS results tell me about my USBL calibration

Calibration tips for Ranger 2 USBL systems

How to align Gyro USBL to the vessel frame of reference

How to interface Ranger 2 into a 3rd party survey system

How can an uncrewed system interact with Ranger 2 software?

How can I synchronise a clock on my AUV to a GNSS reference using Ranger 2?

What is Telemetry Tracking, and why would I need it?

How to release an RT 6 acoustic release transponder using Ranger 2

How to set up an update rate in Ranger 2

How to set the operating range in Ranger 2

How to configure sound speed in Ranger 2

Ranger 2 – How to release an RT6 acoustic release transponder

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Revolutionising your subsea navigation

SPRINT is the acoustically aided subsea inertial navigation system (INS) for all your ROV, towed platforms and AUV operations. Giving you flexibility, cost-effectiveness and ease of use, it embodies our commitment to bringing you innovation in subsea navigation.

Get the SPRINT advantage

SPRINT gives you:

  • Robust performance in challenging subsea conditions
  • High-precision outputs for enhanced vehicle control
  • Instantaneous start-up without lengthy alignment periods
  • Seamless integration with your existing equipment

SPRINT optimises acoustic aiding data from USBL, LBL, Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) and pressure sensors, improving position accuracy, precision, reliability, and integrity. It extends the operating limits of your vessel’s USBL and enhances LBL efficiency by enabling sparse seabed transponder arrays. All while reducing operational time and vessel costs.

Choose your SPRINT

  • SPRINT 300: Perfect for dual ROV and survey use, standalone ROV guidance, and mid-water station keeping. It’s the most cost-effective subsea INS available, with less than 0.1° Sec Lat Heading accuracy.
  • SPRINT 500: Ideal for your demanding multibeam survey operations. Supports tightly integrated sparse LBL range aiding from Sonardyne 6G transponders, with automatic pressure and swell compensation.
  • SPRINT 700: Our highest-performance INS system, designed for your most challenging subsea survey tasks. Supports mobile laser mapping and acoustic inertial metrology with tight integration to Sonardyne acoustics.

The technology

Inertial navigation is inherently self-contained and robust with very good short term accuracy, but it can drift over time. Therefore, the SPRINT INS is supported by complementary acoustic positioning to provide long term accuracy and robustness. This significantly reduces operational delays during periods of challenging subsea acoustic conditions such as aeration and noise. The precision and update rate of the output allows greater subsea vehicle control and makes SPRINT suitable for ROV station keeping.

SPRINT shares a hardware platform with our Lodestar AHRS and runs both AHRS and INS algorithms concurrently. This allows instant INS start or restart upon receiving a position update, eliminating the lengthy ‘alignment’ period common in other systems. The system monitors AHRS and INS orientation separately to assess its health. All calculations are performed internally, protecting against communication issues. The system maintains a 15-day backup of navigation and raw data on an onboard SD card, while topside software concurrently logs all data, ensuring data integrity.

DVL and AHRS/INS

Our Syrinx DVL provides tight beam-level aiding to SPRINT, giving superior positioning performance even with partial beam availability. Standalone 3rd generation SPRINT and Syrinx DVL can be joined together for pre-calibrated, interchangeable use, or combined into the compact SPRINT-Nav unit. This integrated solution, optionally including an internal pressure sensor, is suitable for various ROV and survey tasks. The combined unit features depth-rated water blocks for each transducer to protect the internal components and when supplied together typically doesn’t require re-export licensing, simplifying your shipping logistics.

Performance

• Heading accuracy 0.02° (secant latitude)
• 0.01° Pitch/Roll accuracy
• 0.03% Typical survey accuracy
• USBL/LBL aided: 4.5 x precision improvement
• USBL/LBL and DVL aided: 6 to 13 x precision improvement
• INS Aiding supported: USBL, depth, DVL, zero velocity, manual position, LBL (position), GNSS

Design

• Titanium housing construction
• Provides concurrent AHRS and INS capability for dual use
• In field remote performance upgrades: Yes
• Onboard data storage and battery backup to ride through brown outs
• Navigation outputs: position, depth, attitude, velocity, accelerations, rotations

Ownership

• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Yes
• What’s in the box: SPRINT, mounting plate, test lead and cable tail, Fusion 2 software

Typical applications

• ROV and towfish positioning
• Hydrographic and multibeam survey
• ROV DP including mid-water station keeping
• Offshore construction; trenching, as-laid, OOS, touchdown monitoring, structure placement

Specifications

Performance SPRINT 300 SPRINT 500 SPRINT 700
Heading 0.05° secant latitude 0.04° secant latitude 0.02° secant latitude
INS Initialisation Instantaneous Instantaneous Instantaneous
Roll and Pitch 0.01° 0.01° 0.01°
INS Aiding Supported USBL, Depth, DVL, Zero Velocity, Manual Position, LBL, GNSS USBL, Depth, DVL, Zero Velocity, Manual Position, LBL, GNSS USBL, Depth, DVL, Zero Velocity, Manual Position, LBL, GNSS
USBL/LBL Aided 3x precision improvement 3.5x precision improvement 4.5x precision improvement
USBL/LBL and DVL Aided 3 to 7 x precision improvement 4 to 10 x precision improvement 6 to 13 x precision improvement
LBL/DVL Aided Typical Survey 0.05% 0.03% 0.02%
Distance from Origin 0.15% 0.10% 0.08%
DVL Aiding Loss/Drift 1.2 m over 1 minute,
5 m over 2 minutes
0.8 m over 1 minute,
3.2 m over 2 minutes
<0.5 m over 1 minute,
2 m over 2 minutes
Station Keeping <1 m over 24 hours (Syrinx DVL) <1 m over 24 hours (Syrinx DVL) <1 m over 24 hours (Syrinx DVL)
Power
Power Requirement 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum)
Power Pass Through 3x for external aiding sensors (up to 3 A per sensor) 3x for external aiding sensors (up to 3 A per sensor) 3x for external aiding sensors (up to 3 A per sensor)
Back Up Battery Type/Life Li-ion/5 minutes Li-ion/5 minutes Li-ion/5 minutes
Data/Comms
Data Storage 8 GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory
Serial Ports/Protocol 4x RS232 or RS485 4x RS232 or RS485 4x RS232 or RS485
Other Ports Ethernet, 4x Triggers Ethernet, 4x Triggers Ethernet, 4x Triggers
Output Rate Up to 100 Hz Up to 100 Hz Up to 100 Hz
Mechanical
Connector Options 4x Seacon/Seanet
1x Seacon/Seanet
4x Seacon/Seanet
1x Seacon/Seanet
4x Seacon/Seanet
1x Seacon/Seanet
Mechanical Construction Titanium Titanium Titanium
Dimensions
(Diameter x Height)
4,000 m (Seacon) 205 x 260 mm 205 x 260 mm 205 x 260 mm
6,000 m (Seacon) 205 x 280 mm 205 x 280 mm 205 x 280 mm
4,000 m (Seanet) 205 x 250 mm 205 x 250 mm 205 x 250 mm
Weight in Air/Water 4,000 m 18.5/11.5 kg 18.5/11.5 kg 18.5/11.5 kg
6,000 m 22/14 kg 22/14 kg 22/14 kg
Environmental
Depth Rating 4,000/6,000 m 4,000/6,000 m 4,000/6,000 m
Operating Temperature -20 to +55°C -20 to +55°C -20 to +55°C
Storage Temperature -20 to +60°C -20 to +60°C -20 to +60°C
Shock Rating 22 g, 11 ms half sine 22 g, 11 ms half sine 22 g, 11 ms half sine
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Navigate further, profile deeper

Welcome to the future of your underwater navigation and profiling with Syrinx DVL. A dynamic solution combining a high-performance Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) with an integrated Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), designed to elevate your underwater operations.

Engineered for AUVs, ROVs, and vessels, Syrinx is your reliable companion in the depths. Whether you’re looking for a standalone DVL, an ADCP, or a fully integrated navigation system, Syrinx delivers it all in one powerful package.

Designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, Syrinx is a class leading DVL for surface and subsea vehicles, available in two frequencies: 600 kHz or 400 kHz for higher altitude tracking up to 230 m. Syrinx variants combine high resolution and high altitude tracking, in single, easy to install navigation instruments. Its adaptive bottom lock technology provides consistency and reliability over challenging and changing topography, working at an altitude higher than 85% of the world’s subsea infrastructure. This reduces the amount of time a vehicle must dive on free inertial.

If your mission requires water profiling, Syrinx’s highly capable ADCP mode enables both navigation and profiling without the need for separate instrument, saving you cost and payload.

When tightly integrated with Sonardyne’s SPRINT INS, unmatched DVL-aided navigation can be achieved. This allows for enhanced performance through optimisation of beam-level data passed between Syrinx and SPRINT to aid velocity prediction and outlier rejection, with positioning able to continue even if one or two DVL beams are unavailable. For the ultimate integration Syrinx and SPRINT are also available as a single combined unit with integral pressure sensor. SPRINT-Nav is one of the smallest inertial DVL instruments available on the market suitable for almost any ROV and survey task.

Why Syrinx?

  • Unmatched Versatility: Use Syrinx as a DVL, ADCP, or both simultaneously. You decide how to harness its power.
  • Deep-Water Performance: Maintain solid bottom lock up to 230 m, with 4,000 m depth rating as standard.
  • Adaptive Technology: Our smart bottom lock ensures reliable navigation across varied seabed types.
  • Dual-Frequency Options: Choose between 400 kHz for extended range or 600 kHz for high resolution.
  • Seamless Integration: Syrinx works harmoniously with our SPRINT INS for unparalleled navigation accuracy.
  • Efficiency: Combine navigation and water profiling in one instrument, saving you space and resources.
  • Reliability: Individually replaceable transducers to minimise downtime.
  • Adaptability: Available in 4,000 m, 6,000 m and OEM versions to suit your specific needs.
  • User-Friendly: Web-based System Manager for easy configuration and control.
  • Compatibility: Fits existing mounting arrangements and supports various data formats for smooth integration.

Dive deep, control smart

Syrinx runs an embedded system manager using a web browser, eliminating the need to install dedicated PC software. This allows configuration and testing of Syrinx prior to deployment, control during subsea operations and visualisation of the navigation data.

The hardware and vehicle interfacing are easy to install, set up and use. It’s compatible with DVL/ADCP mounting arrangements from other vendors so you shouldn’t need to modify your subsea vehicles to upgrade to Syrinx. PD0, PD3, PD4, PD6, PD13 telegrams are supported for integration to third party navigation systems.

A 4,000 m rated titanium housing is supplied as standard to meet the requirements of work-class ROVs. 6,000 m and OEM (no housing) versions are also available.

Syrinx’s transducers have been designed, built and tested in-house to provide maximum performance, and can be individually replaced, reducing ownership costs and repair time. The entire array is water blocked meaning that should damage occur to the transducer array, the unit’s electronics are isolated from water ingress.

Echo Observer for Syrinx (EOS)

EOS is a software application for Syrinx and SPRINT-Nav systems which allows ADCP data to be viewed, quality controlled, logged and then exported. This standalone application is compatible with Windows 7 or 10 and requires only modest processing resources.

EOS provides an intuitive interface to Syrinx, allowing the device to be configured over Serial port or Ethernet with a quick setup procedure for ADCP measurements. You can immediately view the profile data and make any necessary adjustments before committing to a long-term deployment.

Once initial data inspection has been completed, EOS provides the link to the onward data processing chain: Industry-standard PD0 data can be exported as comma-separated variable (CSV) files, ideal for importing into Excel or Matlab for analysis and post-processing. The exported PD0 data can be tailored to match your analysis needs, such as specific portions of the water column, or a favoured frame of reference.

Specific sections of the PD0 data can be omitted in CSV export if they are not relevant to your analysis, reducing file size and therefore processing time. Echo Observer for Syrinx is included with the ADCP functionality upgrade for both Syrinx and SPRINT-Nav.

Experience the Syrinx DVL advantage

Whether you’re navigating an AUV through complex underwater terrain or precisely positioning an ROV for critical operations, Syrinx provides the accuracy and reliability you need. Our adaptive technology keeps you on track over challenging topography, reducing reliance on inertial navigation.

Ready to transform your underwater operations? Let’s collaborate to integrate Syrinx into your systems and unlock new possibilities in subsea exploration and work. Connect with our team today!

Performance

• 0.4 /230 m min/max altitude
• 0.4–120 m ADCP profile range
• >10 m/s velocity range (DVL)
• 0.01cm/s velocity resolution (DVL)
• Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value (ADCP along-beam)

Design

• Titanium housing as standard; OEM option
• Replaceable transducers; water block array
• Onboard web UI for setup and configuration.
• Dedicated software for ADCP features
• Max 204 mm x 225 mm, 8.2 kg weight in water (6,000 m version)

Ownership

• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Not required
• What’s in the box: Syrinx DVL/ADCP and QuickStart guide, EOS software (optional)

Acosutic

• 400 or 600 kHz frequency
• 4-beam array @ 30 degree angles
• Up to 25 kHz DVL ping rate
• Up to 4 Hz ADCP ping rate (optional mode)

Specifications

Feature 8275-4531/6531 600 kHz 8275-4561 400 kHz
Operating Frequency 600 kHz 400 kHz
Bottom Velocity – Single Ping Precision (Standard Deviation @ 1 m/s) ±0.22 cm/s ±0.28 cm/s
Long Term Accuracy ±0.12% ±0.1 cm/s ±0.22% ±0.1 cm/s
Minimum/Maximum Altitude 0.4/175 m 0.4/230 m
Velocity Range >10 m/s >10 m/s
Velocity Resolution 0.01 cm/s 0.01 cm/s
Data Output Rate 25 Hz maximum 25 Hz maximum
Water Reference Velocity Accuracy ±0.2% ±0.1 cm/s ±0.2% ±0.1 cm/s
Layer Size Selectable Selectable
Minimum/Maximum Range 0.4/80 m 0.4/120 m
ADCP Profiling Range 0.4–80 m 0.4–120 m
Velocity Range & RMS (Along Beam) Up to ±5.6 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value
Maximum Number of Cells 255 255
Maximum Ping Rate ADCP 4 Hz 4 Hz
Maximum Ping Rate DVL + ADCP 2.5 Hz 2.5 Hz
Beam Width ±1.0° ±1.0°
Beam Angle 30° 30°
Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m) 217 dB (maximum) 217 dB (maximum)
Sensors Temperature -5 to 40°C -5 to 40°C
Pitch/Roll (Optional) ±0.5° ±0.5°
Pressure (Optional) ±0.1% full scale ±0.1% full scale
Configuration (Array) 4-beam array @ 30° beam angles 4-beam array @ 30° beam angles
Communication and Logging Communications Dual RS232, multi-port Ethernet (TCP & UDP) Dual RS232, multi-port Ethernet (TCP & UDP)
Trigger Inputs 3–12 V rising or falling edge configurable 3–12 V rising or falling edge configurable
Internal Logging 32 GB internal memory 32 GB internal memory
Output Telegrams Sonardyne proprietary, PD0, PD3, PD4, PD6, PD13, SDDBT
Simultaneous telegram output
Sonardyne proprietary, PD0, PD3, PD4, PD6, PD13, SDDBT
Simultaneous telegram output
Voltage (dc Input) 24 V (±10%) 24 V (±10%)
Average Power (Typical) 10 W nominal 10 W nominal
Depth Rating 4,000 or 6,000 m array 4,000 or 6,000 m array
Operating Temperature -5 to 55°C -5 to 55°C
Storage Temperature -20 to 55°C -20 to 55°C
Mechanical Construction Titanium Titanium
Connector Type Subconn Subconn
Dimensions (Height x Diameter) 4000 m 189 x 225 mm 189 x 225 mm
6000 m 204 x 225 mm n/a
Weight in Air/Water 4000 m 12.0/9.1 kg 11.3/8.5 kg
6000 m 14.4/10.9 kg n/a

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Overview

Small but mighty

Tight on space but need reliable surface and subsea navigation? SPRINT-Nav Mini is the world’s smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigation technology. Your all-in-one vessel and marine robotics navigation instrument with performance beyond its size. It replaces the need for separate AHRS, DVL, INS and depth sensors.

SPRINT-Nav Mini fuses AHRS, DVL, INS and depth data into a single, lightweight instrument, giving you fast, precise and robust navigation, guidance and control information. There’s less cabling and fewer connectors to keep check of too. Not only is it simpler to mobilise, it’s also cheaper than the four sensors it replaces.

Mini in size, big in performance

Small but mighty

Measuring just 213 mm in height (only fractionally taller than some competing DVL-only instruments), 148 mm in diameter and weighing in at approximately 3.6 kg in air for the 300 m rated unit – or 7.1 kg for the 4,000 m depth version – for something so small, SPRINT-Nav Mini packs a big punch for all your underwater ocean robot applications.

It’s powered by the same hybrid acoustic-inertial navigation algorithm you’ll find inside our established SPRINT-Nav family. This combines the strengths of all its sensors to provide robust, precise and accurate outputs. It continues to work even in challenging environments providing a continuous stream of positions, orientation, velocities, depth and altitude at up to 200 updates per second.

Ready to go

Your SPRINT-Nav Mini arrives pre-calibrated, meaning there is no need to manoeuvre your vehicle every time the unit is mobilised. SPRINT-Nav Mini does the thinking for you, all in a single plug-and-play unit. Turn it on, give it a latitude, and away you go.

Despite its extremely small size, it’s still a true north seeking gyrocompass which won’t drift over time unlike MEMS-based systems. The output can be fed directly to your own (or a third party) user interface or vehicle control software. The simple web user interface makes setup and configuration painless. It could not be any simpler.

Need to harvest data from coastal waters or around offshore structures? Not a problem! Low power and small, SPRINT-Nav Mini is ideal for installing on all size ROVs or USVs undertaking data harvesting missions, even in GNSS-denied environments.

Conducting marine research on a restricted budget? Let us help… Because it’s lower cost than the four separate sensors it replaces, SPRINT-Nav Mini is the budget-friendly solution for your research platforms where funds need to stretch as far as possible.

Available in two depth ratings, 300 m and 4,000 m. A side-connector option is also available, depth rated for 300 m and only 183 mm high, making it ideal for tight spaces on small platforms.

SPRINT-Nav Mini at a glance

 

  • 213 mm tall by 148 mm in diameter; the industry’s smallest all-in-one hybrid acoustic-inertial subsea navigator
  • Hybrid DVL-INS synergies dramatically improve both robustness and performance compared with standalone instruments.
  • Fly higher – 500 kHz DVL maintains bottom lock at up to 200 m altitude
  • Replaces four separate instruments; AHRS, DVL, INS and pressure sensor – saving you cost, cabling and payload
  • Easy to integrate, simple to operate, web UI for configuration

Ownership

• What’s in the box: SPRINT-Nav Mini, mounting plate, test lead and cable tail
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export License: TBC

Performance

• 300 m and 4,000 m depth rated options
• Provides 0.05% error for distance travelled
• Heading accuracy 0.5° secant latitude (0.1° Navigator variant)
• 0.02° Pitch/Roll accuracy
• 0.3/200 m min/max altitude
• 0.01% FS depth
• Up to 200 Hz output rate
• Better than 0.4 cm/s velocity precision (<2 m/s at 50 m altitude)

General

• Ideally suited for subsea vehicle guidance, control and navigation
• Size, weight and power optimised; perfect for all size vehicles
• Powered by our class-leading SPRINT hybrid navigation engine
• Cheaper than the four separate sensors it replaces
• Gyrocompass simplicity with hybrid acoustic-inertial navigation performance

Design

• 213 x 148 mm, 3.6 kg weight in air (300 m version), 7.1 kg (4000 m version)
• Acetal Copolymer (300 m) or Titanium (4000 m) housing construction
• Mounting plate, choice of top or bottom mounting location
• 14 pin and 7 pin Size A CRE connectors. Custom connectors on request
• Side-connector option
• User friendly web UI makes it easy to integrate and simple to operate

Specifications

Feature SPRINT-Nav Mini
DVL Aided Typical Survey 0.05%
Distance from Origin 0.30%
Altitude Min/Max 0.3/200 m
USBL & DVL Aided Precision Improvement Up to 5x better
Heading (Secant Latitude) with GNSS or USBL, and DVL 0.10°
Heading (Secant Latitude) with GNSS or USBL or DVL 0.15°
Roll and Pitch 0.02°
Angular Rate Range ±450°/s
Velocity Precision (<2 m/s at 50 m Altitude) <0.4 cm/s
Depth accuracy 0.01% FS
ADCP Profiling range 0.4–100 m
Velocity Range & RMS (along beam) Up to ±6.7 m/s ±0.4% of measured value
Maximum number of Cells 255
Max Ping rate 1 Hz
Power Requirements 24 V dc, 10 W
Data Storage 32 GB internal memory
Serial Ports/Protocol 3x RS232
Other Ports Ethernet, UDP/TCP, WebUI, 2 x trigger inputs (1PPS/DVL trigger)
Mechanical Construction 300 m POM-C
4,000 m Titanium
Dimensions (Diameter x Height)
(incl. connectors and mounting ring)
300 m 148 x 213 mm
4,000 m 148 x 213 mm
300 m (side connector) 148 x 187 mm (174 x 187 including connector)
Weight Air/Water 300 m 3.6/0.7 kg
4,000 m 7.1/4.2 kg
Depth Rating 300/4,000 m
Operating Temperature -5 to 50°C
Storage Temperature -25 to 55°C
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Overview

Compact. Accurate. Ready to go.

All the navigation, speed, direction and motion data you need in one compact unit. SPRINT-Nav is perfect for your autonomous subsea or surface vehicle navigation operations. From deepwater ROVs to shallow water USVs, SPRINT-Nav ensures ultimate accuracy. It’s even pre-calibrated, so you can start working right away.

Find out what's possible

SPRINT-Nav is a compact, all-in-one navigation tool for underwater and surface vehicles, integrating SPRINT INS, Syrinx DVL, and a high-accuracy pressure sensor. Available in four performance levels (300, 500, 700, and X) and two depth ratings (4,000 m and 6,000 m), it offers two DVL frequencies: 600 kHz and a high-altitude 400 kHz option.

Its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), featuring Honeywell ring laser gyros and accelerometers, works closely with the Syrinx DVL and a high-performance pressure sensor. This integration ensures unparalleled accuracy and reliability.

SPRINT-Nav saves time, costs, and payload space while offering unmatched performance and reliability for a wide range of subsea and surface vehicle applications.

Select the performance level right for your operation

  • 300: Supports dual ROV and survey use, standalone ROV guidance and mid-water station keeping with vendor independent USBL aiding.
  • 500/700: For more demanding applications, such as dynamic mobile mapping, this high-performing, survey-grade subsea INS is integrated with Sonardyne acoustics to provide you with the extra data functionality you need.
  • X: Offers you exceptional navigational accuracy (<0.01% of total distance travelled) and ultimate suitability for long-endurance missions with XLUUVs, AUVs and USVs, making them viable alternatives to large, crewed vessels. The top-tier model for your specialised energy, defence and science operations.

Learn more about SPRINT-Nav

Echo Observer for Syrinx (EOS)

EOS is the software application for viewing, quality controlling, logging and exporting ADCP data from your SPRINT-Nav system. Compatible with Windows 7 or 10, it provides an intuitive interface to configure and monitor ADCP measurements and export data for analysis. EOS enables you to:

  • Quickly set up and view profile data
  • Export PD0 data as CSV files for further analysis
  • Tailor exported data to match specific analysis needs

Why choose SPRINT-Nav?

SPRINT-Nav is the ultimate navigation solution for your autonomous subsea or surface vehicle operations. Calibration-free and packed with cutting-edge sensors, SPRINT-Nav combines INS, DVL, AHRS, and depth data into one compact unit. Available in 400 kHz and 600 kHz DVL options, as well as four performance levels, SPRINT-Nav ensures ultimate accuracy from deep water ROVs to shallow water USVs. Its detachable pressure sensor module allows for easy calibration and repair, while power-pass-through reduces cabling complexity. With dual algorithm capability for both ROV piloting and survey operations, SPRINT-Nav is the all-in-one navigation system you need to maximize productivity.

Built for

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs)
• Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs)
• Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
• SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs)

Design

• 240 x 395 mm, 13.1 kg weight in water or 240 x 405 mm, 17.2 kg
• Titanium housing construction
• Provides concurrent AHRS and INS capability for dual use
• Onboard data storage and battery backup
• Individually water blocked and replaceable DVL transducers
• In field remote performance upgrades: Yes

Performance

• Heading accuracy 0.04° (secant latitude)
• 0.01° Pitch/Roll accuracy
• 0.02% Typical survey accuracy
• Station keeping <1m over 24 hours • Provides bottom lock up to 230 m

Ownership

• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export License: Yes
• What’s in the box: SPRINT-Nav, mounting plate, Fusion 2 software, test lead and cable tail

Specifications

Performance SPRINT-Nav 300 SPRINT-Nav 500 SPRINT-Nav 700 SPRINT-Nav X
DVL Aided Typical Survey 0.04% 0.02% 0.01% 0.01%
Distance from Origin 0.12% 0.07% 0.05% Get in touch
High Altitude Option (HA) 0.12% 0.08% 0.06% Get in touch
Unaided 1.2 m in 60 s 0.8 m in 60 s 0.5 m in 60 s Get in touch
Altitude Min/Max Standard 0.4/175 m 0.4/175 m 0.4/175 m 0.4/175 m
High Altitude Option (HA) 0.4/230 m 0.4/230 m 0.4/230 m 0.4/230 m
USBL and DVL Aided (Precision Improvement) Up to 7x better Up to 10x better Up to 13x better Up to 13x better
Station Keeping <1 m over 24 hours <1 m over 24 hours <1 m over 24 hours <1 m over 24 hours
LBL/DVL Aided 3 cm confined area, 20 cm wide area (dynamic) 3 cm confined area, 20 cm wide area (dynamic) 3 cm confined area, 20 cm wide area (dynamic) 3 cm confined area, 20 cm wide area (dynamic)
INS/AHRS Heading (Secant Latitude) INS 0.05º 0.04º 0.02º 0.01°
AHRS 0.20º 0.10º 0.08º 0.08°
INS/AHRS Roll and Pitch 0.01º 0.01º 0.01º 0.01º
Pressure Sensor 0.01% FS removable module 0.01% FS removable module 0.01% FS removable module 0.01% FS removable module
ADCP Profiling Range 600 kHz 0.4–80 m 0.4–80 m 0.4–80 m 0.4–80 m
Profiling Range 400 kHz 0.4–120 m 0.4–120 m 0.4–120 m 0.4–120 m
Vel. Range & RMS (Along Beam) 600 kHz Up to ±5.6 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±5.6 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±5.6 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±5.6 m/s ±0.4% of measured value
Vel. Range & RMS (Along Beam) 400 kHz Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value Up to ±8.4 m/s ±0.4% of measured value
Maximum Number of Cells 255 255 255 255
Maximum Ping Rate 4 Hz (ADCP) or 2.5 Hz (DVL+ADCP) 4 Hz (ADCP) or 2.5 Hz (DVL+ADCP) 4 Hz (ADCP) or 2.5 Hz (DVL+ADCP) 4 Hz (ADCP) or 2.5 Hz (DVL+ADCP)
Power Requirements DVL off 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 15 W nominal (35 W maximum)
DVL on and battery fully charged 20–50 V dc, 25 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 25 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 25 W nominal (35 W maximum) 20–50 V dc, 25 W nominal (35 W maximum)
Internal Battery Backup Li-ion/5 minutes Li-ion/5 minutes Li-ion/5 minutes Li-ion/5 minutes
Data Storage 8 GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory 8 GB internal memory
Serial Ports/Protocol 4x RS232 or RS485 4x RS232 or RS485 4x RS232 or RS485 4x RS232 or RS485
Other Ports Ethernet, 4x Triggers Ethernet, 4x Triggers Ethernet, 4x Triggers Ethernet, 4x Triggers
Mechanical Construction Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium
Dimensions (Diameter x Height)
(incl. connectors and mounting ring)
4,000 m 240 x 395 mm 240 x 395 mm 240 x 395 mm
6,000 m 240 x 405 mm 240 x 405 mm 240 x 405 mm 240 x 395 mm
Weight Air/Water 4,000 m 23.9/13.1 kg 23.9/13.1 kg 23.9/13.1 kg 23.9/13.1 kg
6,000 m 28.1/17.2 kg 28.1/17.2 kg 28.1/17.2 kg 28.1/17.2 kg
Depth Rating 4,000/6,000 m 4,000/6,000 m 4,000/6,000 m 4,000/6,000 m
Operating Temperature -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
Storage Temperature -25 to 55°C -25 to 55°C -25 to 55°C -25 to 55°C

Manuals and quick start guides

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When you need to transfer large amounts of subsea data over short distances – you need BlueComm 200

Transform your underwater operations with BlueComm 200, our pioneering wireless optical communication system. You’ll experience game-changing data transfer speeds enabling true wireless subsea operations, with rates up to 10 Mbps at distances reaching 150 m – even in bright conditions.

Innovation at work

We’ve engineered BlueComm 200 to push the boundaries of your underwater communication. Using advanced LED technology and sensitive photomultiplier tubes, you’ll achieve communication ranges up to 150 m. Its design houses the emitter separately from the receiver, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Fast and flexible – key features to power your mission

 

  • Lightning-fast data transfer: 2.5 to 10 Mbps at ranges up to 150 m
  • Optimal performance: Perfect for moderate to low turbidity dark water (>200 m depth or at night)
  • Flexible deployment: Connect with your AUV, ROV, USV or surface dunker system
  • Deep-rated capability: Ready for operations up to 4,000 m
  • Speed of light technology: Experience unprecedented data transmission rates

Perfect for your platform

Perfect for your:

  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUV)
  • Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles
  • Tracking and communications systems

 

Choose your perfect match:

BlueComm 200

When you need maximum range and performance in dark water conditions, our visible light system delivers up to 150 m range – ideal for video transfer and direct vehicle control. You’ll transfer data up to 10,000 times faster than acoustic systems, although ambient light may affect operating range.

BlueComm 200 UV

Working with lights on? Our UV variant maintains reliable communication even with artificial lighting present. Operating at ranges up to 75 metres, it’s your go-to solution for ROV and AUV applications requiring illumination, such as video recording missions.

Both systems offer incredible energy efficiency – transfer more than nine gigabytes of data using just one Lithium D cell battery.

Specifications table

Feature Type 8361 BlueComm 200 Type 8361 BlueComm 200 UV
Depth Rating Type 8361 BlueComm 200 UV Up to 4,000 m operation
Data Rate 2.5–10 Megabits per second 2.5–10 Megabits per second
Optical Communication Range Up to 150 m Up to 75 m
Materials Anodized aluminium or titanium Anodized aluminium or titanium
Supply Voltage 24–36 V dc 24–36 V dc
Communications Interface 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (static IP address) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (static IP address)
Command Interface Graphical user interface or Ethernet UDP command set Graphical user interface or Ethernet UDP command set
Receiver Unit
Receive Wavelength Broadband visible light UV (band pass filter blocking visible light)
Receive Angle 180° (omni-directional) 180° (omni-directional)
Power Consumption 10 W 10 W
Receiver Weight in Air/Water 7.3/3.1 kg 7.3/3.1 kg
Emitter Unit
Optical Transmit Power 6 W (radiated light) 6 W (radiated light)
Optical Wavelength Options 450 nm (royal blue), 400–800 nm (white) 450 nm (royal blue), 400–800 nm (white)
Emitter Beam Pattern 180° (omni-directional) 180° (omni-directional)
Power Consumption 15 W (bandwidth allocation dependant) 30 W (bandwidth allocation dependant)
Emitter Weight in Air/Water 3.6/2.6 kg 3.6/2.6 kg
Environmental and Dimensions
Operating Temperature Range -5 to 40ºC -5 to 40°C
Storage Temperature -20 to 55ºC -20 to 55°C
Dimensions (Length x Diameter) Receiver 384 x 136 mm 384 x 136 mm
Emitter 199 x 136 mm 199 x 136 mm

Manuals and quick start guides

Optics

• 450 nm (royal blue), 405 nm (UV) optical wavelength
• 180° (omni-directional) beam pattern
• 10 W / 15 W receiver / transmitter optical transmit power

Design

• Titanium and glass construction
• Subconn connectors
• 5.7 kg weight in water, emitter and receiver

Performance

• 2.5 – 10 Mbps data rate
• 4000 m depth rating
• Up to 150m optical communication range

Ownership

What’s in the box?
• Manual, 2 test cables and 2 sets of one emitter and receiver
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Not required

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Overview

Saves you time. Saves you weight. Saves you payload.

The SPRINT-Nav family is the only all-in-one, subsea navigation solution you’ll ever need for your marine robotic and autonomous vehicle operations. With over a decade’s experience of aiding your missions, SPRINT-Nav delivers class-leading underwater navigational performance. Its accuracy is unparalleled and can be as little as 0.01% variance of its path on a typical survey (depending on the model).

SPRINT-Nav combines our SPRINT inertial sensor, Syrinx DVL and high accuracy intelligent pressure sensor in a single, compact housing, replacing the need for a separate DVL, pressure sensor and INS/AHRS. We call this hybrid navigation.

Navigate your marine environment with the confidence only SPRINT-Nav can provide.

Pinpoint location precision. Enhance your operations by adding valuable location detail enabling you to identify exactly where your data is drawn from or to pinpoint the location of assets, obstacles and pipelines.

Guide, control and navigate your USVs, ROVs and AUVs faster, safely and more efficiently with SPRINT-Nav. Operate your vehicles and vessels with the confidence of knowing exactly where they are and what they’re doing.

No calibration needed. Straight out of the box SPRINT-Nav is ready to go, saving you precious time on your operations.

Reduced in size – but not in performance, SPRINT-Nav Mini is the industry’s smallest all-in-one hybrid acoustic-inertial subsea navigator. It provides the perfect instrument for you to control your smaller inspection class ROVs and small to medium sized USVs.

Engineered for all autonomous vehicles no matter what size or purpose, there is a SPRINT-Nav for your operations.

Why should you invest?

By choosing SPRINT-Nav you are choosing an all-in-one acoustic-inertial navigation sensor, replacing the need for a separate DVL, pressure sensor and INS/AHRS. Saving you the time, cost, cabling and integration challenges associated with using different sensors from different vendors.

At a glance

  • Unique to Sonardyne
  • Performance levels to suit your operations
  • Tightly integrates raw acoustic, Doppler and inertial data
  • Titanium housed for deep ROV missions
  • Outputs altitude, depth, orientation and velocity
  • Configure and control using a Web UI

SPRINT-Nav. Your all-in-one guidance and navigation system.

SPRINT-Nav is an all-in-one hybrid acoustic – inertial navigation instrument for autonomous underwater and surface vehicles. It combines our SPRINT INS, Syrinx DVL and high accuracy intelligent pressure sensor in a single compact titanium housing.

Available in four different performance levels; 300, 500, 700 and X, and two different depth ratings; 4,000 and 6,000 m, it offers two DVL frequencies; 600 kHz and a high-altitude 400 kHz option.

For the full picture of what your SPRINT-Nav is capable of, please visit its dedicated product page.

SPRINT-Nav Mini packs a powerful punch for your underwater robotic applications.

Measuring just 213 mm in height (only fractionally taller than some competing DVL-only instruments), 148 mm in diameter and weighing in at approximately 3.6 kg in air for the 300 m rated unit – or 7.1 kg for the 4,000 m depth version –SPRINT-Nav Mini is the world’s smallest hybrid acoustic – inertial navigation technology.

SPRINT-Nav Mini is powered by the same navigation algorithm you’ll find inside SPRINT-Nav. It combines the strengths of all its sensors to provide robust, precise and accurate outputs. Two depth ratings are available; a 300 m and a 4,000 m. There is also a side-connector option depth rated for 300 m and measuring only 183 mm in height makes it ideal for tight spaces on small platforms.

For the full picture of what your SPRINT-Nav Mini is capable of, please visit its dedicated product page.

Compact

Low power and small, it’s the ideal size for installing on all size ROVs as well as USVs undertaking data harvesting missions in shallow water and around offshore structures which often block GNSS signals.

Cost-effective

Because it’s cheaper than the four separate sensors it replaces (AHRS, DVL, INS and pressure sensor), it’s a cost-effective solution for your research platforms where budgets need to stretch as far as possible.

Specialist applications

SPRINT-Nav X is the highest-grade model in our SPRINT-Nav family designed for very specialist applications such as long endurance missions using XLUUVs.

Survey

Supports dual ROV and Survey use and standalone ROV guidance. Also provides mid-water station keeping with vendor independent USBL aiding.