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Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com Datasheet RovNav 5 LBL Transceiver Description RovNav 5 is a highly configurable, tri-band acoustic transceiver designed to support a family of remote transducers operating in the LF, MF and EHF frequency bands. Its primary use is for operation with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or other towed bodies. Used within an array of calibrated seabed transponders, its function is to position the ROV in Long Baseline (LBL) mode accurately and rapidly. Alternatively, the RovNav can remain on the vessel, fitted with a dunking transducer and used to assist with the calibration of arrays, to position the vessel or simply to command transponders in the water. Part of the new Fusion family of transceivers from Sonardyne, RovNav 5 has been designed to be easily and regularly upgraded with new firmware that can be downloaded from a PC without opening the pressure housing. It can support future system architectures as well as the transmission, reception and processing of advanced broadband signals. Key Features • MF, EHF and LF frequencies supported in one bottle • Auto-sensing of Remote Transducers. Transceiver determines their identity and automatically sets its band of operation and sensitivity • Supports both RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces • Fully agile receivers allow for simultaneous acoustic receiving on multiple Remote Transducers, suitable for SBL applications • "PAN Emulation" mode provides backwards compatibility • Remote Firmware upgrade via serial interface RovNav 5 is also fully compatible with Sonardyne’s existing range of acoustic products and can emulate Sonardyne PAN commands. However, its full potential is not realised until it is used as part of a Fusion system. These systems provide dramatic improvements in the speed and operating efficiency of underwater navigation and enable users to remain up-to-date for many years to come. Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com Specifications RovNav 5 LBL Transceiver Feature Depth Rating Operating Frequency Remote Transducer Ports Operating Voltage Serial Communications Mechanical Construction Dimensions (LxDia) Weight in Air Weight in Water Sensor Options Type 8010 2,500, 3,000 or 6,000 Metres LF, MF, EHF 2 Standard (4 Maximum) 24V (22-28V) RS232 (Full-Duplex) or RS485 (Half-Duplex) Aluminium Alloy, Hard Anodised, S/Steel Guards and Connectors 749mm (29.4”) x132.8mm (5.2”) 13.5Kg 6.5Kg Temperature compensated Strain Gauge, Paroscientific Digiquartz, Platinum Resistance, Thermometer and Vale port Sound Speed Sensor Type 8011 Type 8012 Type 8013 Type 8014 6,000 Metres 3,000 Metres 3,000 Metres 2,500 Metres LF (7.5-15 kHz) MF (18-36 kHz) MF(18-36 kHz) EHF (50-110kHz) Omni-Directional Semi-Directional Omni-Directional Omni-Directional 0.25-2.0 Metres 0.15-1.0 Metres 0.15-1.0 Metres 0.02-0.15 Metres 188-195dB 195-202dB 185-192dB 183-190dB 90-129dB 90-120dB 90-120dB 90-120dB Burton FCR Burton FCR Burton FCR Burton FCR 5506-2008 5506-2008 5506-2008 5506-2008 Aluminium Alloy, Hard Anodised, Plastic Sleeve, S/Steel Guard and Connector 394.4mm x 198mm 353.5mm x 10.5mm 353.5mm x 10.5mm 353.3mm x 10.5mm Remote Transducers Depth Rating Operating Frequency Transducer Beamshape Typical Accuracy Transmit Source Level – Vertical Receiver Threshold Connector Type Mechanical Construction Dimensions (LxDia) Specifications subject to change without notice - 09/2007