Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. [email protected] www.sonardyne.com Datasheet High Power Transponder / Responder (Discontinued) Description Key Features Sonardyne’s Type 7823-04 is a high powered, directional Transponder/ Responder developed for deepwater ROV positioning and long range towfish tracking applications. Designed with size and weight in mind, the battery pack common to Sonardyne's full size transponders has been removed to give full functionality in a 5,000 metre rated housing that is just 0.6 metres long and weighs 18.5Kg in air. • Sonardyne USBL compatible The unit can be operated in Transponder mode, triggered on the Common Interrogation Frequency, or in Responder mode, electronically triggered, replying on any one of the 14 Sonardyne reply frequencies. This gives the flexibility to avoid a frequency that may already be in use by or one that is being adversely affected by noise. In a deep tow tracking scenario, slant ranges of 5,000 metres can be achieved by utilising the unit's low frequency capabilities. Acoustic energy is attenuated as it passes through the water column, the higher the frequency; the more its energy is attenuated. . • Depth rated to 5,000 Metres • High power (205dB) source level enables use over long laybacks • Directional transducer beam pattern; ±15 degrees • Rugged, compact design for ease of mounting on most types of ROV and towfish • Externally powered via main umbilical • Can be operated in Responder mode (triggered electrically) or in Transponder mode, interrogated on CIF Sonardyne UK (Head Office) T. +44 (0) 1252 872288 F. +44 (0) 1252 876100 E. [email protected] www.sonardyne.com Specifications High Power Transponder / Responder (Discontinued) Feature Depth Rating Operating Frequency Transducer Beamshape Transmit Source Level (Dependent on Channel) Receive Sensitivity Threshold Power Supply Directivity Index Pulse Length Responder Trigger Delay Responder Trigger Transponder Turn Around Delay Mechanical Construction Dimensions (LxDia) Weight in Air Weight in Water Type 7823-04 5,000 Metres (6,000 Metres optional) MF (19-32kHz) Directional ±15º 205 dB re 1µPa @1m <85 dB re 1µPa 28-32V DC @ 2 amps 12dB at 0º 4ms 61.3ms TTL pulse (min 3ms) triggered on positive going edge. Configured for simultaneous Transponder and Responder modes 62.5ms Aluminium Alloy, Hard Anodised 582mm (22.9”) x 178mm (7.0”) 18.5kg 9.2 kg Specifications subject to change without notice - 10/2006