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1100 Series, Mini Positioning Beacons

Bi-directional, spread spectrum technology

1100 Mini-Series Beacons incorporate Applied Acoustics’ proprietary Sigma spread spectrum acoustic protocols, proven for use with AAE’s USBL tracking systems, other manufacturers’ USBL systems operating with wide bandwidth transmissions, as well as those using ‘narrow band’ tone signalling.

Description

1100 Mini Series Beacons incorporate Applied Acoustics’ proprietary Sigma spread spectrum acoustic protocols, proven for use with AAE’s USBL tracking systems, other manufacturers’ USBL systems operating with wide bandwidth transmissions, as well as those using ‘narrow band’ tone signalling. With an industry standard 5-pin connector, the beacons are quick and easy to configure using the 1082 Smart Switch or 1083 Multi-Charger that also activate and monitor the charging of the battery pack.

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Specifications

Physical Properties

Length [cm]

39.5

Diameter [cm]

7.4

Weight in air [kg]

2.9

Weight in water [kg]

1.4

Housing material

Hard anodised aluminium

Operating properties

Depth rating {m}

1500

Transmit frequency min. [Hz]

21000

Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 μPa @ 1 m)

188-196

Transducer Beamshape

Omni or Directional

Transmit frequency max. [Hz]

31000

All transmit frequencies [Hz]

21000-31000

General

Year of latest version

2020

Main applications

General subsea positioning and tracking - inspection and workclass ROV operations, tow-fish tracking, commercial diving, oceanographic monitoring etc. Operates with Easytrak family of USBL systems as well as most other MF USBL systems worldwide, giving added value and extra versatility.

Field of Use

The Mini Series Beacons are typically used in general purpose tracking and positioning applications. Supplied with directional or omni-directional beam patterns, a wide range of variants and quick and easy configuration, these beacons offer the widest flexibility across the entire range.

Year of initial introduction

2016

Power Supply

Battery type

NiMH

Battery life [hr]

55

External Power supply [V]

Fast charge and Trickle charge

Additional specifications

Additional sensors

Remote transducer & Depth sensor options

Electrical trigger

Y

Documents

Brochure
positioning-and-release-beacon-brochure-2020-1.pdf
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positioning-and-release-beacon-brochure-2020-1.pdf
Other documents
  • 1100 Series Mini Beacons (3)
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  • Positioning and Release Beacon Brochure 2020 (2)
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