Gyro Compatt 6+ (hire)

LBL transponder with integrated gyro

Engineered for

Structure

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Combined LBL transponder and AHRS

Overview

Gyro Compatt 6+ is our combined LBL transponder and AHRS, supporting every stage of your structure installation project. The instrument provides wireless high update rates of attitude, heading, heave, surge, sway, temperature, pressure, SV and acoustic positioning of any subsea object. Deep water structure installation – made easy.

Gyro Compatt 6+ is no longer available for purchase. However, is still available through our hire pool. Contact [email protected] for more information.

At a glance

Combined LBL transponder and Lodestar AHRS instrument; rugged, ROV deployable design
Calculates motion and position of any subsea object; use it for structure installation and metrology
Rechargeable internal battery provides more than a day of continuous use
Wideband 3 inside; our latest signal protocols delivering fast, efficient operations
LBL and USBL modes; optimised for Fusion 2 and Ranger 2
Built to support subsea construction

Gyro Compatt in action

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Performance

• Heading accuracy 0.04 to 0.1º Secant latitude
• Ranging precision better than 15mm
• Rechargeable 28 hr internal battery pack
• Simultaneous ranging and sensor data telemetry; requires Fusion 2
• Real time diagnostics on range measurements for quality control
• Autonomous data logging mode

Acoustic, AHRS and Sensors

• MF frequency (19–34 kHz)
• Supports Wideband 3 and Wideband 2 telemetry protocols
• Integrated Sonardyne Lodestar AHRS, factory aligned
• Integrated SV and depth sensors

Design

• Dimensions 918 x 248 mm
• 45/17 kg weight in water/air
• Deploy and recover using ROV
• External AHRS On/Off switch
• Plastic, super duplex stainless steel and anodised aluminium construction. ROHS compliant

Ownership

• What’s in the box: Gyro Compatt 6+, manual
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: required; US Export License: covered under de minimis

Specifications table

Feature			Type 8084
Depth Rating			3,000 m
Operating Temperature			-5 to +40°C
Storage Temperature			-20 to +55°C
Operational Shock Rating			22 g, 11 ms half sine
External Battery Pack / ROV Supply			24 V (20–50 V)
Battery Life		Acoustic Navigation Standby	3 months
		Lodestar Permanently Powered On	28 hours
Acoustic	Compatt 6+	Operating Frequency	MF (20–34 kHz) Sonardyne Wideband 3
		Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 µPa @ 1m)	185–192 dB (5 Levels)
		Ranging Precision	Better than 15 mm
		Telemetry Protocol	Sonardyne SMS and modem
		Ranges Tracked	14 simultaneous replies
Lodestar AHRS	Heading	Range	0–360°
		Accuracy	0.04 to 0.1° secant latitude
		Settle Time	<5 minutes
		Follow Up Speed	500° / second
		Resolution	0.01°
	Roll and Pitch	Range	±180° (no physical limit)
		Accuracy	0.01°
		Resolution	0.01°
	Heave	Range	±99 m
		Accuracy (Real Time)	5 cm or 5% (whichever is the greater)
		Bandwidth	User selectable
		Resolution	0.01 m
Digital Output – Output Telegram (e.g. for ROV LED display)			Yes
ROV Switch – Contact Closure			Yes
Data Back-up – Data Logger			8 GB (expandable to 32 GB) internal memory to allow post processing
Remote Transducer – For ROV Applications, a Remote Transducer is Available
Sensors	Sound Speed Sensor		±0.03 m/s
	Pressure – Strain Gauge or Digiquartz		0.01% FS
Physical	Size (Diameter x Length)		248 x 918 mm
	Weight in Air/Water		45/17 kg