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1439 Activation Transponder

Combined positioning transponder and acoustic trigger for remote actuation of subsea equipment such as valves or lift bags.

Description

The 1439 Activation Transponder is a combined positioning transponder and triggering device for subsea control and positioning tasks. It confirms safe distance from a target and receives and acts on a specified acoustic signal, so it can be used as a remote trigger, for example to actuate a hydraulic valve or inflate a lift bag.

Key features

  • Secure digital spread spectrum signalling for remote switching
  • 7200 channel IDs
  • 5A contact rating
  • Ranging and positioning with Easytrak Pyxis
  • Nexus and V-Nav
  • Robust and lightweight
  • Configured using the 3510 PAM Portable

Applications

  • Secure remote actuation
  • Positioning and recovery of metocean and Ocean Bottom Seismic (OBS) equipment

Specifications

Channel IDs7200
Contact rating5A

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