8024 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Sonardyne sound in depth – Scout USBL Transceiver

Datasheet
Scout USBL Transceiver
Sonardyne UK (Head Office)
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Description
The Type 8024 transceiver is a
portable, vessel-mounted acoustic
transmitter and receiver designed for
use with Sonardyne’s family of Scout
Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) acoustic
positioning systems.
The transceiver interrogates subsea
transponders attached to targets
being tracked (ROVs, divers,
towfish), receives their replies and
calculates the range, bearing and
declination to determine the relative
x,y,z position from the vessel.
Depending upon the type of Scout
system; Scout, Scout Plus or Scout
Pro, up to 10 subsea targets can be
tracked simultaneously.
Constructed in Aluminium Bronze,
the transceiver offers excellent
corrosion resistance making it
suitable for long term deployment.
A lightweight Aluminium alloy
version is also available for
applications where weight is an
operational factor.
Power and communications are
provided by a subsea connector.
Scout transceivers are typically
deployed from a rigid pole mounted
to the side of the vessel. When a
permanent installation is required,
the transceiver can be fitted to a
through-hull deployment machine.
Sonardyne offers options on both
over-the-side and through-hull
deployment arrangements. Please
contact us for further information.
All USBL systems need to remove the
huge effects of vessel motion. To do
this they use heading, pitch and roll
motion sensors on the vessel.
Scout transceivers are equipped with
an integrated motion sensor that
automatically compensate for the
dynamic motion of the vessel.
For higher accuracy applications,
external reference sensors can be
used with Scout Plus and Scout Pro.
During installation and storage on or
off the vessel, the transducer array is
protected with a sliding guard. This
is raised prior to deployment.
Key Features
• Easy to install and set-up
• Aluminium Bronze housing for long
term deployment; optional
lightweight aluminium alloy version
• High accuracy performance; up to
0.5% of slant range
• Integrated magnetic heading, pitch
and roll sensor reduces purchase
and operating costs
• Over-the-side or through-hull
deployment options
• Supports transponder Types :
7815, 7986, 7835, 8044,
8070,8071