8024

Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com Datasheet Scout USBL Transceiver 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 Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com Specifications Scout USBL Transceiver Feature Operating Frequency Operating Range Acoustic Coverage Accuracy Tracking Integrated Sensors Power Communications Deployment Method Mechanical Construction Dimensions (LxDia) Weight in Air Weight in Water Standard Lightweight Standard Lightweight Standard Lightweight Standard Lightweight Option Option Option Option Type 8024 Sonardyne HF (35-55 kHz) 500 Metres ±90° below transceiver ±2.75% of Slant Range (With integrated heading/pitch/roll sensor) ±0.5% of Slant Range (With external heading/pitch/roll sensors) Simultaneous tracking of multiple subsea targets Magnetic heading (0.5deg) and Pitch/Roll (0.25deg) 48VDC RS485 Through-hull or Over-the-side Aluminium Bronze, Powder Coated Aluminium Alloy, Anodised 489mm (19.25”) x 160mm (6.3”) 500mm (19.7”) x 145mm (5.7”) 18.9kg 10kg 8.9kg 2.2kg Specifications subject to change without notice - 09/2008