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Its primary use is for operation
with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or other towed bodies.
Used within an array of calibrated seabed transponders,
its function is to position the ROV in Long Baseline (LBL)
mode accurately and rapidly. Alternatively, the RovNav can
remain on the vessel, fitted with a dunking transducer and
used to assist with the calibration of arrays, to position
the vessel or simply to command transponders in the water.
Part of the new Fusion
family of transceivers from Sonardyne, RovNav 5 has been
designed to be easily and regularly upgraded with new firmware
that can be downloaded from a PC without opening the pressure
housing. It can support future system architectures as well
as the transmission, reception and processing of advanced
broadband signals.
RovNav 5 is also fully
compatible with Sonardyne's existing range of acoustic products
and can emulate Sonardyne PAN commands. However, its full
potential is not realised until it is used as part of a
Fusion system. These systems provide dramatic improvements
in the speed and operating efficiency of underwater navigation
and enable users to remain up-to-date for many years to
come.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Type 8010 |
| Depth Rating |
2,500, 3,000 or 6,000 Metres |
Operating Frequency
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LF, MF, EHF |
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Remote Transducer Ports
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2 Standard (4 Maximum)
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| Operating Voltage |
24V (22-28V) |
| Serial Communications |
RS232 (Full-Duplex) or RS485 (Half-Duplex) |
Mechanical Construction
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Aluminum Alloy, Hard Anodised, S/Steel
Guards and Connectors |
| Dimensions (LxDia) |
749mm (29.4”) x132.8mm (5.2”) |
| Weight in Air |
13.5kg |
| Weight in Water |
6.5kg |
| Sensor Options |
Temperature compensated Strain Gauge,
Paroscientific Digiquartz, Platinum Resistance, Thermometer
and Vale port Sound Speed Sensor |
Transponder Options
| Feature |
Type 8011 |
Type 8012 |
Type 8013 |
Type 8014 |
| Depth Rating |
6,000 Metres |
3,000 Metres |
3,000 Metres |
2,500 Metres |
Operating Frequency
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LF (7.5-15 kHz) |
MF (18-36 kHz) |
MF (18-36 kHz) |
EHF (50-110kHz) |
| Transducer Beamshape
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Omni-Directional
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Omni-Directional
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Omni-Directional |
Omni-Directional |
| Typical Accuracy |
0.25-2.0 Metres |
0.15-1.0 Metres |
0.15-1.0 Metres |
0.02-0.15 Metres |
| Transmit Source Level –
Vertical |
188-195dB |
195-202dB |
185-192dB |
183-190dB |
Receiver Threshold
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90-129dB |
90-120dB |
90-120dB |
90-120dB |
| Connector Type |
Burton FCR 5506-2008 |
Burton FCR 5506-2008 |
Burton FCR 5506-2008 |
Burton FCR 5506-2008 |
| Mechanical Construction |
Aluminum Alloy, Hard Anodised,
Plastic Sleeve, S/Steel Guard and Connector |
| Dimensions (LxDia) |
394.4mm x 198mm |
353.5mm x 110.5mm |
353.5mm x 110.5mm |
353.3mm x 110.5mm |
Features
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Incorporates Sonardyne's
latest Wideband Technology
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MF, EHF and LF frequencies
supported in one bottle
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Auto-sensing of Remote
Transducers. Transceiver determines their identity and
automatically sets its band of operation and sensitivity
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Supports both RS232
and RS485 serial interfaces
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Fully agile receivers
allow for simultaneous acoustic receiving on multiple
Remote Transducers, suitable for SBL applications
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"PAN Emulation"
mode provides backwards compatibility
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Remote Firmware upgrade
via serial interface
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