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RBRfermata

RBRfermata

Extended Deployments, Automatic Battery Configuration

The RBRfermata battery canister extends deployments of all instruments. It automatically configures the internal arrangement of batteries regardless of cell voltage (lithium at 3.6V, alkaline at 1.5V, Ni-MH at 1.2V) to provide a nominal 12V output. Housing 48 individual D-cells and hosting three MCBH connectors, the RBRfermata has both a 12V and 24V option.

RBR
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Description

The RBRfermata battery canister extends deployments of all instruments. It automatically configures the internal arrangement of batteries regardless of cell voltage (lithium at 3.6V, alkaline at 1.5V, Ni-MH at 1.2V) to provide a nominal 12V output. Housing 48 individual D-cells and hosting three MCBH connectors, the RBRfermata has both a 12V and 24V option. The RBRfermata extends deployments by providing up to 2.8kWh of energy to any underwater instrument, which is about forty times greater than our standard battery carriage capacity. An innovative battery carrousel coupled with quick-release handles facilitates simple, tool-free battery replacement. Polyfuses ensure overcurrent protection, resetting automatically after a fault. As an alternative, you can also extend your deployments using the compact RBRfermette³.

Featuring a single MCBH connector, this battery canister accommodates 8 AA cells.

  • Up to 2.8kWh capacity for extended deployments
  • Overcurrent protection with automatic reset
  • Pressure relief valve in the bottom end cap
  • Three MCBH connectors for distribution
  • Quick-release handles for tool-free battery replacement
  • Battery carrousel holds individual D cells securely
  • 12V and 24V options available
  • Low-profile handles available for more flexible integration
  • Retrofit service available for RBRfermata canisters with shrink-wrapped battery packs
Physical
Power 48 D cells
Connectors Three MCBH-6-FS
Dimensions  
Housing 658mm x Ø140mm
Handles 250mm x 142mm
Material Plastic or Titanium
Weight ~16kg in air (plastic)
  ~5kg in water (plastic)
  ~32kg in air (titanium)
  ~20kg in water (titanium)
Power 48 D-cells
Depth Rating 750m, 4000m, 10000m
Electrical
Variant 12V 12V 12V 24V
Battery type Lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) Alkaline (Zn-MnO2) Lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2)
Nominal voltage 14.4V 14.4V 16.8V 28.8V
Maximum voltage 14.7V 17.4V 18.0V 29.2V
Maximum current 15A 15A 4A 15A
Capacity 2.8kWh 0.5kWh 1.0kWh 2.8kWh

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