RT 6-6000
Acoustic Release Transponder
The Release Transponder 6 (RT 6-6000) is a tough, reliable oceanographic release transponder designed for a wide variety of subsea applications.
Sonardyne International
Yateley, GB
Description
The Release Transponder 6 (RT 6-6000) is a tough, reliable oceanographic release transponder designed for a wide variety of subsea applications. It’s LMF transducer and 6,000 metre depth rating makes it perfect for operating in deeper water offshore. It has full 6G capabilities, meaning that it can be tracked and released using all LMF Ranger 2 6G USBL systems or a deck unit with remote dunking transducer. Standard features include a Working Load Limit of 1,275 kg (at 4:1) and a spring-assisted release mechanism. RT 6-6000 is compatible with our standard tandem and high-load release frames.
A Battery Disconnect Fob is located on the transducer and uses an internal magnetic switch to electronically disconnect the battery when not in use.
RT 6-6000 is configured with our iWand hand-held acoustic transponder test and configuration device.
Specifications
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Physical Properties
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Length [cm]
70
Diameter [cm]
14.2
Weight in air [kg]
20
Housing material
Aluminium bronze, duplex stainless steel
Weight in water [kg]
15
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Operating properties
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Depth rating {m}
6000
Transmit frequency min. [Hz]
19000
Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 Ī¼Pa @ 1 m)
188
Transmit frequency max. [Hz]
34000
Receive Sensitivity (dB re 1Ī¼Pa)
<90
Transducer Beamshape
Hemispherical
Safe Working Load (4:1) [Kg]
1275
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General
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Year of latest version
2019
Main applications
Construction Survey, Ocean Science
Field of Use
Construction Survey, Ocean Science
Year of initial introduction
2019
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Power Supply
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Battery type
Alkaline
Battery life [hr]
26280
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