sonardyne uk (head office) t. +44 (0) 1252 872288 f. +44 (0) 1252 876100 e. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com datasheet super sub mini transponder/responder (ssm) description sonardyne?s range of super sub- mini transponder/responders (ssms) represents the latest design developments in the acoustic positioning of rovs, towfish and other subsea targets. the type 7973 super sub-mini is depth rated to 1,000 metres and has an omni-directional beam pattern that gives a wide area of acoustic coverage. for improved positioning accuracy, a built-in pressure transducer provides depth; this can be telemetered to sonardyne's usbl systems as part of the positioning cycle. a dual external channel selection control, or serial data link, allo ws the ssm to be used with all of the popular acoustic navigation systems. the unit's 'bilingual personality' mode automatically senses the type of positioning system interrogating it and switches mode accordingly. in addition, super sub-minis now support more sonardyne frequencies and all hpr 300 and hipap? channels. options for the type 7973 ssm include a remote transducer that provides added flexibility when sitting the unit on smaller vehicles and a floatation collar to enable seabed deployment. key features ? depth telemetry capability with 1,000 metre rated sensor ? 2,000 metre and 4,000 metre ssms also available (type 7970) ? directional beamshape with class leading acoustic power output ? channel selection via dual external controls or serial data port by pc ? long-life, fast charging nimh battery ? optional remote transducer ? provides greater flexibility when deciding where to install unit on vehicle ? ideal for small rovs and towfish
sonardyne uk (head office) t. +44 (0) 1252 872288 f. +44 (0) 1252 876100 e. sales@sonardyne.com www.sonardyne.com specifications subject to change without notice - 10/2006 specifications super sub mini transponder/responder (ssm) feature type 7973 depth rating 1,000 metres operating frequency mf (19-36khz) transducer beamshape omni-directional operating channels all sonardyne and hpr 30 0 / 400 channels, hipap channels b12-b87 transmit source level (db re 1 pa @1m) 190db receive sensitivity (db re 1 pa) <95db number of replies responder transponder unlimited 40,000 depth telemetry yes maximum update period 750ms power supply long-life nimh battery or external, 24v via rov?s umbilical quiescent life 42 days mating connections (bulkhead) subconn mcil5m mechanical construction aluminium alloy, anodised dimensions (lxdia) 399.6mm (15.7?) x 69.9mm (2.7?) weight in air 2.7kg weight in water 1.4kg options and accessories remote omni-direc tional transducer, floatation collar ordering information type 7973-000-01 super sub-mini type 7970-054 responder lead (5 metres) type 7973-003-01 remote transducer type 7972 ssm charger/interface kit type 7973-008 floatation collar
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