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.
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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
A big plus for your USBL and LBL operations
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Overview
Compatt 6 has been replaced by the Compatt 6+ transponder.
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| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |