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Datasheet
OBC/LRT Deck Unit
Description
Part of Sonardyne’s Coastal Acoustic
Product Range, the Type 7967
OBC/LRT Deck Unit is used to
command and programme
Sonardyne’s range of TZ/OBC
transponders and Lightweight
Release Transponders (LRTs). It
comprises of a deck unit and
dunking transducer supplied with 10
metres of cable.
Key features
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Supplied in rugged, portable case
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For use with Type 7815 TZ/OBC
Transponders and Type 7986
Lightweight Release Transponders
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Enables transponders to be tested
and programmed with thousands
of unique identities prior to
deployment
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Highly secure coding sequence
prior to commanding LRTs to
'release'
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Powered by alkaline battery packs;
supplied with 2 spare packs
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Easy to operate
The deck unit is used initially to
program the acoustic identity of the
transponder, test the transponder
and, in the case of the LRT, load the
release ‘bit’ prior to deployment.
Once deployed, it can be used to
measure ranges to the transponder
and prior to sending a secure release
command, relocate the transponder.
The deck unit can also be controlled
via RS232 enabling raw range data
to be logged to a PC for processing.
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