Mini Beacons, 1100 Series
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1100 Series Mini Beacons incorporate the next generation of applied acoustics’ Sigma 2 acoustic protocols. Utilising bi-directional bandwidth spread spectrum provides precise range resolution and positional stability.
Read More1100 Series Mini Beacons incorporate the next generation of applied acoustics’ Sigma 2 acoustic protocols. Utilising bi-directional wide band width spread spectrum provides precise range resolution and positional stability.
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Key Features
- aae Sigma 2 bi-directional spread spectrum technology
- Precise range resolution
- Multi-Fire common interrogate capability
- MiQ data telemetry functionality
- Directional or omni-directional beam pattern options available
- Auto tune detect for optimal performance
Applications
- General purpose tracking
- Positioning applications
- Static and dynamic operations e.g. ROV, sidescan sonar
- Navigation + Data for monitoring third party sensors
Technical Specification
Model Types – Physical Specification
Housing material: Hard anodised aluminium, with clear protection sleeve and stainless steel cage
Beam Pattern
SPL*
Survival Depth
Diameter
Length
Weight in air
1119
±90°
188dB
1500m
74mm
395mm
2.90kg/1.40kg
1113H
±30°
196dB
2000m
74mm
410mm
3.10kk/1.50kg
Electrical Specification
Battery
Battery type
Rechargeable. NiMH as standard
Listening life
60 days
Operational life, aae Sigma 2
Dependent on pulse rate and operational mode
1119: 55 hours at 1.0pps
1113H: 35 hours at 1.0pps
Configuration
Transmit frequency range
21 – 31kHz
Receive frequency range
17 – 31kHz
Turnaround time
Auto select upon protocol. User defined
Transmit pulse width
Auto select upon protocol.
Refresh rate
>1Hz
Multi-Fire
10 IDs
MIQ data telemetry
Navigation + Data @ 800Bps payload
Fixed RS232 interface @ 9600, 8, N, 1
External Inputs
Connector type
MCBH5M 5-way connector
Responder key
+ 5 to 25 Volts
External trickle charge
22 to 35 VDC @ 80mA
Charge
Onboard fast charger for 3 hour charge, typical. Activated and monitored via 2082 BluFin or 1083 Multi-Charger
aae 1100 Series beacons use Tone, Chirp, MFSK, DSSS and FHSS as transmission/reception protocols, allowing cross-compatibility with many USBL systems, including:
USBL Compatibility
Nexus 2 [2692], Pyxis [3690]
Sigma 2 spread spectrum systems
Nexus 2 Lite [2696]
Sigma 1, USBL
Easytrak Alpha [2655/2665]
Tone systems
iXblue
GAPS USBL
Kongsberg
HPR/HiPAP
Options
- Compatibility with USBL systems not listed above
- Low Power directional option available [BCN-1133]
- Remote transducer option supplied with [BCN-1110] electronic bottle and 2m interconnect cable;
[REM-RM91] Omni-directional transducer rated to 1500m
[REM-RM43] Directional transducer rated to 2000m - Digital depth transmission when fitted with depth sensor;
Depth sensors 100m/300m/1000m/2000m (adds D suffix to model number) eg. [1119D-300m]
applied acoustics
aae technologies
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