Think our transponders are too big to fit your vehicle? You might need to think again.
Meet Nano, our smallest ever family of 6G-enabled positioning transponders. Use them with our Micro and Mini-Ranger 2 USBLs for keeping track of your divers, towed platforms, small AUVs and ROVs. Unique connector-less and OEM designs as well as a traditional cabled version. Features that are anything but small.
Nano is our smallest ever USBL transponder, designed to let you know where your divers, man-portable AUVs, towed platforms, underwater drones and ROVs are throughout their mission. Nano operates in the Medium Frequency (MF) band, so is compatible with our family of Ranger 2 USBL topside systems; Micro, Mini and Standard.
Measuring in around 160 mm In length, 55mm in diameter and weighing in at under 200 grams in water – depending on the exact version you're using – Nano is small enough to fit on the smallest of vehicles and light enough for a diver to barely know they're carrying one.
Nano’s built using the same signal technology platform you’ll find in our award-winning 6G product line – Wideband 2. So you can expect reliable acoustic communications in all operating environments, accurate position fixes and a continuous stream of location updates.
Nano features a 90-day quiescent battery life, ideal for long-term deployments and recovering lost assets. Nano’s battery lasts up to 12 hours, even when being actively tracked with one second position update rate.
Nano has an inbuilt depth sensor and is a 500 m depth rated unit.
Technical Features
Why Nano
Acoustics
- Sonardyne Wideband 2 keeps you connected with your subsea target wirelessly and effortlessly.
- Support over 300 addresses. Perfect for busy crowded environments.
- 19–34kHz frequency band. Compatible with Ranger 2 MF USBL systems.
- Omni-directional beampattern. Suitable for high elevation tracking.
Design
- 160 mm x 55 mm, 149 grams weight in water (NFC version)
- 192 mm x 55 mm, 162 grams weight in water (connector version)
- Credit card sized OEM version available
- Polymer housing construction. Lightweight and robust. ROHS compliant
Performance
- 500 m depth rated
- 995 m slant range
- 12 hours battery life (at 1 second update rates)
- 90-day listening life
Ownership
- What’s in the box: Nano
- Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
- ITAR Controlled: No
- UK Export License: Not required
