Sonardyne Compatt 6+ LBL Transponder
Compatt 6+ is the new Wideband® 2 and Wideband 3 enabled transponder compatible with all 6G® equipment and Sonardyne’s latest 6G LBL, INS and USBL systems, including Fusion 2, Ranger 2 and Marksman
Description
Compatt 6+ is used for high precision survey and construction operations in all water depths, including: spoolpiece metrology, pipeline touchdown monitoring, structure installation and dynamic positioning reference.
Compatt 6+ offers significant time saving with fast update rates (up to 1 Hz LBL tracking), all made possible using the Wideband 3 acoustic telemetry protocols. Support of Wideband 2 ranges maintains backwards compatibility. This makes any system operating with Compatt 6+ significantly easier to operate therefore de-risking operations, reducing vessel time and reducing training requirements for offshore personnel.
Our Wideband advanced signal processing offers improved acoustic performance in challenging conditions, longer ranges, improved multipath rejection around structures and real-time range diagnostics for quality control. Wideband also reduces the interference to and from adjacent Sonardyne and other acoustic positioning systems.
The integrated communications and navigation technology allows the transponder to be used as a multi-purpose modem, autonomous data logger and navigation reference transponder
Technical information
| Feature | Type 8300-3111 | Type 8300-3113 | Type 8300-5213 |
| Depth Rating | 3,000 metres | 3,000 metres | 5,000 metres |
| Operating Frequency | MF (19–34 kHz) | MF (19–34 kHz) | MF (19–34 kHz) |
| Transducer Beamshape | Omni-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) |
| Tone Equivalent Energy (TEE)* | 193–202 dB | 196–208 dB | 196–208 dB |
| Receive Sensitivity (dB re 1 µPa | 90–120 dB (7 Levels) | 80–120 dB (7 Levels) | 80–120 dB (7 Levels) |
| Ranging Precision | Better Than 15 mm | ||
| Number of Unique Addresses Wideband 1 & 2 | >300 | ||
| Battery Life (Listening Disabled) Alkaline Lithium |
833 Days 1390 Days |
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| External Power Supply | 24 V | ||
| Safe Working Load (4:1) | 250 kg | ||
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 40°C | ||
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 55°C | ||
| Dimensions; Length x Diameter Without Sensor Guard With Sensor Guard |
1034 x 178 mm 1034 x 200 mm |
1018 x 178 mm 1018 x 200 mm |
1018 x 178 mm 1018 x 200 mm |
| Weight In Air/Water** | 23.8/11.8 kg | 27.0/14.0 kg | 29.0/15.0 kg |
| Optional Endcap Features | |||
| Temperature (±0.1°C) | Standard | ||
| Tilt Switch (±30–45°) | Standard | ||
| Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor (±0.1%) | Standard | ||
| High Precision Strain Gauge (±0.01%) Presens or Keller | Optional | ||
| Paroscientific DigiQuartz Pressure Sensor 1350 m, 2000 m, 4130 m, 6800 m (±0.01%) | Optional | ||
| Inclinometer (Tilt sensor) Range ±90°, Accuracy: ±1° |
Standard | ||
| High Accuracy Inclinometer Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±0.05° over 0 – ±15°; ±0.2° over 0 – ±45° |
Optional | ||
| Sound Velocity Sensor ±0.02 m/s accuracy under calibration conditions |
Optional | ||
| Release Mechanism | Standard | ||
| Power for External Sensors | Standard | ||
| Gyro Input | Standard |