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1500 Series Release Beacons

MF acoustic release beacons for long-term environmental and metocean observations and equipment recovery.

Description

The 1500 Series MF Release Beacons are designed for long-term environmental and metocean observations. They operate with the 3515 PAM, Easytrak Nexus or Easytrak Pyxis, and incorporate spread spectrum technology for added uplink reliability. The field proven release mechanism has low susceptibility to biofouling.

Key features

  • Positive drive-off mechanism
  • Also operates as a standard acoustic positioning beacon with Easytrak Nexus and Pyxis
  • 4x factor of safety
  • Uniquely assigned release identities

Applications

  • Oceanographic long term marking
  • Equipment recovery and Easytrak Nexus calibration

Specifications

Factor of safety4x

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