Benthos 865-A - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Model 865-A Deep Sea Acoustic Release/Transponder M-855-009
Benthos, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................1
2.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................4
2.1 Construction............................................................................................................4
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................8
3.1 Electrical..................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Power Source..........................................................................................................8
3.1.1.1 Standard Battery Pack.............................................................................................8
3.1.2 Operating Life..........................................................................................................8
3.1.2.1 Standard Battery Pack.............................................................................................8
3.1.3 Acoustic Output.......................................................................................................8
3.1.4 Receive Frequency...................................................................................................8
3.1.5 Transmit Frequency..................................................................................................8
3.1.6 Transmit Pulse Width...............................................................................................8
3.1.7 Command Channels .................................................................................................8
3.1.8 Release Indication....................................................................................................9
3.1.9 Slant Range..............................................................................................................9
3.1.10 Enable Time.............................................................................................................9
3.1.11 Minimum Detectable Signal......................................................................................9
3.1.13 Turnaround Delay....................................................................................................9
3.1.14 Detection Jitter (or Repeatability)..............................................................................9
3.1.15 Receive Lockout Time .............................................................................................9
3.1.16 Tilt Switch..............................................................................................................10
3.1.17 Backup Timer........................................................................................................10
3.2 Mechanical............................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Load Capacity.......................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Depth Rating..........................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Weight...................................................................................................................10
3.2.5 Accessories ...........................................................................................................10
4.0 OPERATIONAL USE........................................................................................11
4.1 The Switch.............................................................................................................11
4.2 Testing...................................................................................................................11
4.2.1 Power On..............................................................................................................11
4.2.2 Single Transpond ...................................................................................................11
4.2.3 Command Enable...................................................................................................13
4.2.4 Command Release.................................................................................................14
4.3 Deployment ...........................................................................................................15