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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Amendment History
11
Section 1 - Introduction
12
Scope of this Manual
12
Purpose of this Manual
12
Related Publications
12
Conventions
12
Table 1-1 Related Publications
12
Table 1-2 Conventions Used in this Manual
12
Section 2 - Safety
13
Introduction
13
Safety Procedures
13
Warnings
13
Cautions
14
Handling Procedures for CMOS Devices and Circuit Boards
15
Section 3 - Technical Description
16
Introduction
16
Compatt 6 Series (Type 8300)
16
Compatt
16
MIDI Compatt
17
Mini Compatt
17
Figure 3-1 Compatt 6 Transponder - Omni-Directional
17
Figure 3-2 Compatt 6 Transponder - Directional
17
Figure 3-3 MIDI Compatt 6
17
Maxi Compatt
18
Type 8300 Variants
18
Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 (Type 8301)
18
Figure 3-4 Mini Compatt 6
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Figure 3-5 Maxi Compatt 6
18
Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder (Type 8302)
19
Autonomous Monitoring Transponder (Type 8305)
19
Figure 3-6 Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 Transponder
19
Figure 3-7 Pressure Inverted Echo Sounder Transponder
19
Modem 6 Transponder (Type 8307)
20
Sensor Logging Transponder (Type 8308)
20
Figure 3-8 Autonomous Monitoring Transponder
20
Housing Labelling
21
Top Label
21
Bottom Label
21
Figure 3-9 Sensor Logging Transponder
21
Table 3-1 Type Number Identification
22
Endcaps
23
Transducer Endcap
23
Figure 3-10 Transducer Endcap Internal Connectors
23
Table 3-2 Address Range
23
Sensor Endcap
24
Figure 3-11 Example of a Sensor Endcap
24
Connector
25
Battery
25
Battery Type
25
Figure 3-12 Subconn MCBH8F Connector
25
Battery Disconnect Fob
26
Battery Replacement
26
Figure 3-13 Battery Disconnect Fob
26
Section 4 - Installation
28
Introduction
28
Pre-Use Checks
28
Check the Pressure Relief Vent Valve
28
Floatation
28
(And Variants) Issue B3
28
Anchor Weights
28
Strops
29
Mounting Guidelines for Endcaps with an Inclinometer
29
Figure 4-1 Example of Inclinometer Mounting Kit
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Figure 4-2 Example of Stab Mounting Kit
31
Figure 4-3 Recommended Specification for Inclinometer Endcap Mounting Plate
32
Section 5 - Deployment
33
Introduction
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Lifting
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Deployment from Ship
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Recommended Method
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Additional Deployment Methods
33
Figure 5-1 Rolling the Transponder off the Deck
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Figure 5-2 Lowered by Vessel Crane or A-Frame - Single Transponder Installation
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Figure 5-3 Lowered by Vessel Crane or A-Frame - Multiple Transponder Installation
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Figure 5-4 Acoustic Release Used as a Crane Hook
35
Figure 5-5 Slip Hook with Integral Swivel
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Figure 5-6 ROV Grabs One Metre Loop of Rope
36
Section 6 - Operation
37
Introduction
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Operational Modes
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Responder Mode
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Operating Notes for External Power out
37
Figure 6-1 Responder Input
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Modem
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Operating Notes for Inclinometer Variants
38
Section 7 - Retrieval and Storage
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Introduction
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Retrieval Planning
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Retrieval from the Water
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After Retrieval
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Storage
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Table 7-1 Storage Conditions
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Section 8 - Maintenance
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Introduction
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Retrieval from the Water
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Cleaning
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Inspection
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Lubrication
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Subconn Connectors
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Endcap O-Rings
42
Table 8-1 Lubricants
42
Scheduled Maintenance and Recalibration
43
Pressure Sensor Oil Top-Up
44
Depth Sensor (Digiquartz®) Recalibration
44
Table 8-2 Maintenance and Recalibration Schedule
44
Pressure Relief Vent Valve
45
Operating the Pressure Relief Vent Valve
45
Battery Maintenance
46
Checking the Battery Condition
46
Disconnecting and Replacing the Battery
46
Figure 8-1 Fitting the Bulkhead Plate
49
Figure 8-2 Inspecting the Transducer Endcap
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Removal and Fitment of a Directional Transducer Endcap
50
Directional Transducer Endcap Removal
50
Figure 8-3 Removing the Protective Guard
50
Figure 8-4 Removing the Guard and Bump Stop
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Figure 8-5 Removing Transducer Housing Using the Opening Tools
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Fitment of the Directional Transducer Endcap
52
Figure 8-6 Cleaning the O-Ring Seals (Omni-Directional Shown for Reference)
52
Figure 8-7 Refitting the Guard and Bump Stop
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Removal and Fitment of Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap
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Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap Removal
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Figure 8-8 Securing the Bump Stop and Guard
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Figure 8-9 Removing the Clamp Rings
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Figure 8-10 Removing the Rubber Bump Stop
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Figure 8-11 Removing Transducer Housing Using the Opening Tools
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Figure 8-12 Cleaning the O-Ring Seals
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Fitment of the Omni-Directional Transducer Endcap
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Removal and Fitment of the Sensor Endcap
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Sensor Endcap Removal
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Figure 8-13 Fitting Clamp Rings and Bumper Stop
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Figure 8-14 Securing Bump Stop to Clamp Rings
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Figure 8-15 Figure 0-13 Remove the Sensor Endcap
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Figure 8-16 Removing the Sensor Endcap
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Figure 8-17 Sensor Endcap and Chassis
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Figure 8-18 Disconnecting PL1 Connection from the Interface PCB Assembly
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Figure 8-19 Disconnecting PL2 Connection from the Interface PCB Assembly
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Figure 8-20 Disconnecting the Ribbon Cable from the Interface PCB Assembly
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Figure 8-21 Disconnecting the Sensor Endcap from the Main Chassis
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Sensor Endcap Fitment
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Figure 8-22 Abutting Chassis and Sensor Endcap
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Figure 8-23 Securing the Sensor Endcap to the Chassis
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Figure 8-24 Interface PCB Connections
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Figure 8-25 Inserting the Chassis into the Housing
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Figure 8-26 Fitting the Bulkhead Plate over the Pins
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Corrosion Removal
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Section 9 - Functional Test
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Introduction
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Test Equipment
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Terminal Lite
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Iwand Hand Test Device
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Operational Testing
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Figure 9-1 Compatt 6 Connected to the PC Using the Dual Serial Cable
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Connecting the Dual Serial Cable
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Figure 9-2 Dual Serial Cable
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Checking the Wideband Acoustics
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Checking the Sensor Measurements
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Checking the Release Mechanism
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Figure 9-3 Release Mechanism Fully Open
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Figure 9-4 Release Mechanism Fully Closed
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Figure 9-5 Release Mechanism Rotating Lock
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Figure 9-6 Release Test
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Figure 9-7 Manually Closing the Release Mechanism
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Creating a Test Report
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Figure 9-8 Transponder Test Report Pdf
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Section 10 - Firmware Update
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Introduction
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Firmware Update Procedure
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DAS Firmware Update
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Section 11 - Fault Diagnosis
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Introduction
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Fault Types
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Section 12 - Spares
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Introduction
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Recommended Spares
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Batteries
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Sonardyne Upgrades
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Miscellaneous Parts
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Cables
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Section 13 - Technical Specifications
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Mechanical - Compatt 6 Type 3111 with Release Endcap
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Mechanical - Mini Compatt 6 Type 3131
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Mechanical - MIDI Compatt 6 Type 3141 with Release Endcap
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Mechanical - Maxi Compatt 6 Type 3141 with Release Endcap
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Battery Life
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Figure 13-1 Estimated Battery Life (Alkaline)
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Battery Life Estimator
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Figure 13-2 Estimated Battery Life (Standard Lithium)
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Figure 13-3 6G Battery Life Estimator App
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Figure 13-4 6G Battery Life Estimator App. QR Code
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Communication Port
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Acoustic
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Environmental
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Sensors
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Responder Input Trigger (Sync Input)
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Nett Upthrust
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Outline Drawings
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3,000 M Omni-Directional
104
3,000 M MF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings
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Figure 13-5 Type 830X-3111 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-6 Type 830X-3121 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-7 Type 830X-3131 (Mini 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-8 Type 830X-3141 (MIDI 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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3,000 M MF Directional Aluminium Housings
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Figure 13-9 Type 830X-3113 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Directional)
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Figure 13-10 Figure 0-10 Type 830X-3123 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Directional)
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Figure 13-11 Type 830X-3133 (Mini 3,000 M MF Directional)
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Figure 13-12 Type 830X-3143 (MIDI 3,000 M MF Directional)
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3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings
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Figure 13-13 Type 830X-3115 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-14 Type 830X-3125 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-15 Type 830X-3135 (Mini 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-16 Type 830X-3145 (MIDI 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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3,000 M LMF Directional Aluminium Housings
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Figure 13-17 Type 830X-3116 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Directional)
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Figure 13-18 Type 830X-3126 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Directional)
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Figure 13-19 Type 830X-3146 (MIDI 3,000 M LMF Directional)
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3,000 M MF Omni-Directional Super Duplex Housings
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Figure 13-20 Type 830X-3311 (Standard Length 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-21 Type 830X-3321 (Maxi 3,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional Super Duplex Housings
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Figure 13-22 Type 830X-3315 (Standard Length 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-23 Type 830X-3325 (Maxi 3,000 M LMF Omni-Directional)
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5,000 M MF Omni-Directional Aluminium Housings
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Figure 13-24 Type 830X-5211 (Standard Length 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-25 Type 830X-5221 (Maxi 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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Figure 13-26 Type 830X-5241 (MIDI 5,000 M MF Omni-Directional)
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5,000 M MF Directional Aluminium Housings
127
Figure 13-27 Type 830X-5213 (Standard Length 5,000 M MF Directional)
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Figure 13-28 Type 830X-5223 (Maxi 5,000 M MF Directional)
128
Figure 13-29 Type 830X-5243 (MIDI 5,000 M MF Directional)
129
Appendix A - Acoustic Positioning Methods
130
Long Baseline (LBL)
130
Hardware
130
Principles
130
Figure A-1 Typical LBL System
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Beacon Numbers
131
Baseline Distance
131
Calibration
131
Short Baseline (SBL)
131
Hardware
131
Baseline Distances
132
Principles
132
Figure A-2 Typical SBL System
132
Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL)
133
Hardware
133
Principles
133
Figure A-3 Typical USBL System
133
Long / Ultra-Short Baseline (L/USBL)
134
Hardware
134
Principles
134
Non-Critical Operations
134
Critical Operations
134
Figure A-4 Typical L/USBL System
134
Dual Operation
135
Long-Short USBL (LSUSBL)
135
Hardware
135
Principles
135
Appendix A - Basic Principles of Transponder Interrogation and Reply
136
Transceivers
137
Command and Telemetry Functions
137
Communicating Via RS232
137
Acoustic Navigation System Principles
138
Definitions
139
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