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
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Physical Properties
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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
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Operating properties
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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
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General
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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
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Power Supply
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Battery type
NiMH
Battery life [hr]
55
External Power supply [V]
Fast charge and Trickle charge
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Additional specifications
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Additional sensors
Remote transducer & Depth sensor options
Electrical trigger
Y
Documents
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1100 Series Mini Beacons (3)459.15 KB
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Positioning and Release Beacon Brochure 2020 (2)582.83 KB