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Datasheet
Compatt Mk4 EHF (Discontinued)
Description
The COMPuting and Telemetering
Transponder (Compatt) is a
microcomputer controlled subsea
transponder used for acoustic
navigation and positioning. The EHF
system is suitable to a wide range of
tasks such as underwater
measurement, remote control and
monitoring.
Key Features
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Sequential mode operation with
twelve individual channel
frequencies
•
Simultaneous receiver card for high
speed positional updates fitted as
standard
•
Unique addresses allow up to 768
Compatts to be used in close
proximity
•
Programmable address codes
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Conventional Enable and Disable
commands for normal transponder
operation
•
Advanced telemetry facility replies
to all commands with Compatt
address, confirmation of command
executed and error-checking
•
Direct measurement of baselines
between Compatts greatly
improves array calibration
accuracy
•
Baseline measurement 20 mm
•
Temperature and depth
measurements allow sea-bed sound
velocity evaluation
•
Battery check records remaining
battery capacity and time since last
charge
•
Remote status Monitory
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Cycle mode permits up to eight
preset commands to be executed
on receipt of one command
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Internal tilt sensor ±45°
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Battery count auto-disable at 90%
battery pack usage.
The Type 7801 Compatt Mk4 is the
Extra High Frequency (50-110 kHz)
version of Sonardyne’s fourth
generation family of transponders
built to complement the existing
range of Long Baseline products. Its
lightweight design permits easy sub-
sea installation and removal by
divers and ROVs making it an ideal
tool for use in spoolpiece
measurement applications.
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