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MULTIBEACON

MULTIBEACON

MULTIBEACON

Product catalog summary
Overview: The EdgeTech Model 4380 Multibeacon is a state-of-the-art underwater transponder/responder designed for navigation and positioning. It is compatible with EdgeTech's Broadband Acoustic Tracking Systems and legacy Trackpoint Systems, capable of transmitting unique coded CHIRP or CW acoustic signals.
Specifications:
  • Transmitter Output Power: 150 Watts (standard), 200 Watts (directional)
  • Receive Frequencies: 16.0 to 21.5 KHz, user programmable
  • Reply Frequencies: 21 to 28 KHz, user programmable
  • Source Level: 187 - 192 dB (standard), 192 - 197 dB (directional)
  • Dimensions: Length 18.2” (46.2 cm), Diameter 2.86” (7.26 cm)
  • Weight: 5.96 lbs (2.7 kg) in air, 1.67 lbs (0.76 kg) in water
  • Case Material: 6061 Aluminum, hard coat anodized
  • Depth Rating: 1000 meters
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, 2.4 A-Hr rating
Features:
  • Modes: Transponder, responder, or timed pinger
  • Programmable via serial port
  • Depth sensor and telemetry standard
  • High efficiency rechargeable batteries
  • Remote transducer options for enhanced mounting
Applications:
  • ROV, AUV, and diver tracking
  • Sonar towfish tracking
  • Subsea structure relocation and salvage operations
  • Mooring marking and relocation
  • Subsea positioning
Operational Details:
  • Turnaround Time: 5 - 250 milliseconds, user programmable
  • Timed Pinger Rates: 1.0 to 499.9 seconds, user programmable
  • Receive Sensitivity: 100 / 200 microvolts RMS, user selectable
  • Operational Life: Dependent on reply rate/type, with a 45-day limit due to battery self-discharge
  • Listening Life: 5 days or 20,000 interrogations
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Catalog excerpts

MULTIBEACON-1

MODEL 4380 TRANSPONDER / RESPONDER APPLICATIONS • ROV Tracking • Sonar Towfish Tracking • AUV Tracking • Subsea Structure Relocation • Subsea Salvage Operations • Diver Tracking • Mooring Marking and Relocation • SubSea Positioning FEATURES • Transponder, responder or timed pinger modes • High source level output in a lightweight package • Programmable via serial port transmitting unique coded CHIRP type acoustic signals or CW type acoustic signal. • High efficiency rechargeable lithium-ion batteries • 1000 meter depth rating positioning. Designed to work with the EdgeTech Broadband Acoustic Tracking Systems (BATS) and the legacy Trackpoint Systems, this new series of beacons is capable of • Depth sensor and depth telemetry standard, with user selectable on/off • Remote transducer options (pictured below) to enhance mounting options EdgeTech’s Model 4380 Multibeacons are the newest beacons in the underwater transponder/ responder USBL product line focused on underwater navigation and The standard Model 4380 Multibeacon features an integral omnidirectional transducer and is depth rated to 1000m. The unit is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which provide excellent power to weight performance. It can also be externally powered and comes with a built in pressure transducer for depth telemetry. The 4380 also comes in a variety of other configurations to help users meet every application. Users can choose an integral +/- 30 degree directional transducer, or a remote omni direction or faired (for towfish mounting) transducer, or remote +/- 30 degree directional transducer. The 4380 series of beacons are extremely flexible and can be user configured in the field to accommodate a wide variety of mission requirements. The 4380 series beacons are programmed via an externally accessible serial port, allowing the end user to quickly and easily adapt the beacon to meet their tracking needs. Remote Transducer Options For more information please visit www.EdgeTech.com info@Edge

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MULTIBEACONmodel 4380 transponder / RESPONDER ill key specifications Transmitter Output Power 150 Watts nominal for a standard 4380 200 watts nominal for a 4380 Directional Receive Frequencies Reply Frequencies Source Level (standard) - Programmable With directional transducer - Programmable Dimensions: Length Diameter 16.0, 17.0, 18.0, 19.0, 20.5 & 21.5 KHz. User programmable 21 - 28 KHz. User programmable coded CHIRP or CW pulses 187 - 192 dB (re 1 |jPa @ 1 m) 192 - 197 dB (re 1 |jPa @ 1 m) Weight in air Weight in water Case Material Depth Telemetry Depth Rating Turnaround Time,Transponder/...

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