Description

The COMPuting and Telemetering Transponder (Compatt) is a microcomputer controlled subsea transponder used for acoustic navigation and positioning. The EHF system is suitable to a wide range of tasks such as underwater measurement, remote control and monitoring.

Key Features

• Sequential mode operation with twelve individual channel frequencies

• Simultaneous receiver card for high speed positional updates fitted as standard

• Unique addresses allow up to 768 Compatts to be used in close proximity

• Programmable address codes

• Conventional Enable and Disable commands for normal transponder operation

• Advanced telemetry facility replies to all commands with Compatt address, confirmation of command executed and error-checking

• Direct measurement of baselines between Compatts greatly improves array calibration accuracy

• Baseline measurement 20 mm

• Temperature and depth measurements allow sea-bed sound velocity evaluation

• Battery check records remaining battery capacity and time since last charge

• Remote status Monitory

• Cycle mode permits up to eight preset commands to be executed on receipt of one command

• Internal tilt sensor ±45°

• Battery count auto-disable at 90% battery pack usage.