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iRelease – Transponder Release Equipment

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Handheld battery powered highly portable design
Splash-proof and rugged
Used in conjunction with a LCU to operate ORTs
Easy-to-use five-button interface

The iRelease is a handheld unit designed to interact with a Lightweight Command Unit (LCU) acoustic transceiver to facilitate the acoustic release of Oceanographic Release Transponders.

More about this product

iRelease Overview & DataSheet

An internal rechargeable battery provides over five hours of active use with a life of three months in the lowest power standby mode.

The iRelease has a USB to recharge the internal battery and a serial connection for communication with the LCU.

A rugged transmit case is provided and contains a wall mount USB ac charging adapter with a variety of international ac power adapters. A USB cable is also included in the case.

iRelease Specifications

Feature	Type 8315 iRelease
Dimensions	194 mm (L) x 84 mm (W) x 40 mm (D)
Weight	0.8 kg
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 1300 mAhr (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)
Environmental	-10 to 55ºC Operating & Storage

Manuals

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 manuals 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 8315 - iRelease
UM-8315 - Issue A, Revision 1

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