描述 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

? 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

? 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

? Cycle mode permits up to eight preset commands to be executed on receipt of one command

? Internal tilt sensor ±45°

? Battery count auto-disable at 90 battery pack usage.