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Benthos Acoustic Releases

Benthos Acoustic Releases

Benthos Acoustic Releases

Product catalog summary
Overview: Teledyne Benthos specializes in acoustic releases for subsea device recovery, offering solutions for shallow, mid, and deep water operations. These devices are known for their reliability in harsh environments and are used to deploy and recover critical subsea instrumentation.
Specifications: The acoustic releases are categorized based on depth and load capacity:
  • Shallow Water: Rated for 500 meters depth, with a release load of 180 kg and lift load of 455 kg.
  • Mid Water: Rated for 2,000 meters depth, with a release load of 2,000 kg and lift load of 2,000 kg.
  • Deep Water: Rated for 12,000 meters depth, with a release load of 4,540 kg and lift load of 4,540 kg.
  • HD Load Multiplier: Provides a 5:1 mechanical advantage for deep releases, handling up to 22,600 kg.
All models feature high torque motors for release actuation, a slant range of up to 12 km, and a frequency band of 9-14 kHz.
Topside Compatibility: The UTS-9400 Universal Top Side unit operates all standard acoustic releases and modems, offering a user-friendly interface with advanced features like ambient condition analysis and command logging. The Releaseit Deck Unit is a cost-effective alternative for shallow water applications.
Accessories: Various accessories are available, including alkaline batteries, drop links, and anode kits, tailored to each model's requirements.
Applications: Teledyne Benthos acoustic releases are used for mooring recovery, anchor deployment, and underwater construction, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Conclusion: With over 50 years of experience, Teledyne Benthos provides high-quality, dependable acoustic release solutions for diverse underwater applications, supported by comprehensive topside units and accessories.
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Teledyne Benthos Acoustic Releases Benthos Acoustic Releases Wireless Recovery of Subsea Devices SHALLOW MID DEEP WIRELESS PROVEN IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS HIGHLY RELIABLE

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Teledyne Benthos manufactures a wide range of Acoustic Releases for shallow, mid and deep water operations. Acoustic releases have been used for decades as a safe and reliable means of deploying and recovering critical subsea instrumentation. A secure acoustic command is sent from the topside unit to the subsea unit to release up to 25 tons of in-line instrumentation to the surface for recovery. All of Teledyne Benthos acoustic releases can be operated from our feature-rich UTS-9400 universal topside unit, which provides access to a wide spectrum of system capabilities and diagnostics to ensure...

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The Teledyne Benthos Universal Top Side has been designed to work with all Benthos acoustic releases, transponders and modems, including the SMART products. The NEW UTS-9400 is a complete single-unit replacement for all previously offered Teledyne Benthos acoustic deck units. This Universal Top Side is used to operate all standard acoustic releases and to control and communicate with Teledyne Benthos’ full line of acoustic modems and positioning products. The UTS is the result of a focused engineering effort to devise the ideal top side unit for any level of user. From the novice user to the...

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