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A big plus for your USBL and LBL operations
Overview
Compatt 6 has been superseded by the Compatt 6+ transponder.
Compatt 6 is our Wideband 2 enabled transponder compatible with all 6G equipment and our latest LBL, INS and USBL systems, including Ranger 2 and Marksman.
At a glance
- Compatible with all 6G LBL, INS and USBL systems
- Wideband 2 enabled
- Versatile, flexible and cost-effective
- Over 3,600 different configurations available
- Choice of depth ratings to 7,000 m
Specifications table
| Feature | Type 8300-3111 | Type 8300-3113 | Type 8300-5213 | Type-8300-7216 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Rating | 3,000 m | 3,000 m | 5,000 m | 7,000 m | |
| Operating Frequency | MF (20–34 kHz) | MF (20–34 kHz) | MF (20–34 kHz) | LMF (14-19 kHz) | |
| Transducer Beam Shape | Omni-directional | Directional | Directional | Directional | |
| Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m) |
187–196 dB (4 levels) |
190–202 dB (4 levels) |
190–202 dB (4 levels) |
187–202 dB (4 levels) |
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| Tone Equivalent Energy (TEE) | 193–202 dB | 196–208 dB | 196–208 dB | 193–208 dB | |
| Receive Sensitivity (dB re 1 µPa) | 90–120 dB (7 levels) |
80–120 dB (7 levels) |
80–120 dB (7 levels) |
80–120 dB (7 levels) |
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| Ranging Precision | Better than 15 mm | Better than 15 mm | Better than 15 mm | Better than 15 mm | |
| Number of Unique Addresses Wideband 1 & 2 |
>500 | >500 | >500 | >500 | |
| Battery Life (Listening) | Alkaline | 833 days | 833 days | 833 days | 833 days |
| Lithium | 1,390 days | 1,390 days | 1,390 days | 1,390 days | |
| External Power Supply | 24 V | 24 V | 24 V | 24 V | |
| Safe Working Load (4:1) | 250 kg | 250 kg | 250 kg | 250 kg | |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 40°C | -5 to 40°C | -5 to 40°C | -5 to 40°C | |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 55°C | -20 to 55°C | -20 to 55°C | -20 to 55°C | |
| Dimensions (Maximum) (Length x Dia) |
With Sensor Guard | 1,034 x 200 mm | 1,034 x 200 mm | 1,034 x 200 mm | 1,034 x 200 mm |
| Without Sensor Guard | 1,034 x 178 mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Weight in Air/Water | 23.8/11.8 kg | 27.0/14.0 kg | 29.0/15.0 kg | 33.3/18.8 kg | |
| Endcap Sensors and Options | |||||
| Temperature (±0.1°C) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Tilt Switch (±30-45°) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor (±0.1%) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| High Precision Strain Gauge (±0.01%) Presens or Keller |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | |
| Paroscientific DigiQuartz Pressure Sensor 1,350 m, 2,000 m, 4,130 m, 6,800 m (±0.01%) |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | |
| Inclinometer (Tilt Sensor) Range ±90°, Accuracy: ±1° |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| High Accuracy Inclinometer Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±0.05° over 0 – ±15°; ±0.2° over 0 – ±45° |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | |
| Sound Velocity Sensor ±0.02 m/s Accuracy Under Calibration Conditions |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | |
| Release Mechanism | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Power for External Sensors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Gyro Input | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Frequently asked questions
Compatt 6 and 6+ Deployment Tests
6G Terminal Lite Range Test
How can I deploy my Compatt 6+ using iWand?
I want to buy standard red Compatt 6, are they still available for sale?
Can Compatt 6+ be used in the same LBL array as standard Compatt 6?
What is the difference between Compatt 6 and Compatt 6+?
Can ROVNav 6+ be used with standard Compatt 6s?
How to replace a battery in Compatt 6 and 6+ family of transponders
STP files
Software and firmware
Software and control hardware
Manuals and quick start guides
Technical bulletin
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Engineered for Work-class ROVs
Overview
ROVNav 6 has been superseded by ROVNav 6+
ROVNav 6 is a 6G Wideband 2 ranging LBL ROV Transceiver and telemetry transceiver specifically designed for installation on work class ROVs.
At a glance
- Use it with Fusion 6G
- Wideband 2 enabled
- High power, long range LBL transceiver
- 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 m depth rated
- USBL mode for emergency ROV relocation
- Modem mode for harvesting data from Sonardyne sensors
Specifications table
| Feature | 8310-3161 | 8310-5261 | 8310-7261 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth rating | 3,000 m | 5,000 m | 7,000 m | |
| Operating frequency | MF (20–34 kHz) | MF (20–34 kHz) | MF (20–34 kHz) | |
| Transducer beam shape | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Transmit source level (dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m) | 187–196 dB (4 Levels) | 187–196 dB (4 Levels) | 187–196 dB (4 Levels) | |
| Tone Equivalent Energy (TEE) | 193–202 dB | 193–202 dB | 193–202 dB | |
| Receiver sensitivity (dB re 1 µPa) | 90–120 dB | 90–120 dB | 90–120 dB | |
| Range precision | Better than 15 mm | Better than 15 mm | Better than 15 mm | |
| Serial communications (software programmable) |
Primary port | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) |
| Secondary port | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) or SYNC IN | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) or SYNC IN | RS232 or RS485 (half-duplex) or SYNC IN | |
| Battery life Li-ion (listening) | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | |
| Operating voltage | 24 or 48 V dc (±10%) | 24 or 48 V dc (±10%) | 24 or 48 V dc (±10%) | |
| External power | Active (listening) | <3 W typical (maximum 10 W when charging) | <3 W typical (maximum 10 W when charging) | <3 W typical (maximum 10 W when charging) |
| Peak (during transmission) | <80 W | <80 W | <80 W | |
| Serial communications connector | AGP (8-way female) |
AGP (8-way female) |
Subconn (8-way female) |
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| Remote transducer connector | AGP (4-way male) | AGP (4-way male) | Burton (3-way male) | |
| Housing mechanical construction | Hard anodised aluminium 6082 |
Hard anodised aluminium 7075 |
Hard anodised aluminium 7075 |
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| Remote transducer mechanical construction | Stainless steel 316 | Stainless steel 316 | Stainless steel 316 | |
| Dimensions (maximum) (length x diameter) | 768 x 200 mm | 768 x 200 mm | 768 x 200 mm | |
| Housing diameter | 134 mm | 134 mm | 140 mm | |
| Weight in air/water | Housing assembly | 14.3/5.3 kg | 14.7/5.7 kg | 15.5/6.0 kg |
| Transducer | 3.2/2.7 kg | 3.2/2.7 kg | 3.3/2.8 kg | |
| Cable (5 m) | 2.7/1.4 kg | 2.7/1.4 kg | 2.7/1.4 kg | |
| Sensors | ||||
| Temperature (±0.1°C) | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Strain gauge pressure sensor (±0.1%) | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| High precision strain gauge (±0.01%) | Optional | Optional | Optional | |
| Inclinometer (tilt sensor) Range ±90°, accuracy: ±1° (vertical orientation) |
Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Sound velocity sensor ±0.02 m/s accuracy under calibration conditions |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
Frequently asked questions
STP files
Datasheets
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Command and control on the backdeck
Overview
iRelease has been made obsolete. If you’re interested in the capabilities, we suggest looking at our Deck Topside
iRelease is a rugged, handheld unit that’s used as part of a Lightweight Command Unit (LCU) setup on the back deck to test, load and release our legacy range of ORT and DORT acoustic release transponders.
At a glance
- Use it to test and control legacy ORT and DORT acoustic releases
- Compatible with legacy LCU dunking systems (replaces obsolete Psion unit)
- Handheld design, battery powered, rechargeable
- Splash-proof and rugged; designed for the back deck
- Easy-to-use five-button interface
Specifications table
| Feature | Type 8315 | |
|---|---|---|
| Case | Rugged polypropylene copolymer case with styrenic over mould shock protection | |
| Keypad | Sealed 5 key navigation pad | |
| Display | 320 x 240 sunlight readable LED display | |
| Connections | USB | Splash-proof mini-USB Type B |
| Serial | 9-way D-type (male) | |
| Charging | USB to PC or USB to wall adaptor | |
| Internal flash memory | 1 GB | |
| Battery | Li-ion 3.7 V 1,300 mAh (typical) | |
| Battery life | Normal (screen on) | >5 hours (screen automatically turns off after a selectable period) |
| Idle (screen off) | >12 hours (press a key or ‘shake to wake’ to turn screen back on) | |
| Off | >3 months (press a key to wake) | |
| Off for shipping | >1 year (requires USB connection to wake-up) | |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 55°C | |
| Storage temperature | -10 to 55°C | |
| Dimensions (length x width x depth) | 194 x 84 x 40 mm | |
| weight | 0.8 kg |
