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CAT Coastal Acoustic Transponder

Coastal acoustic transponder for underwater instrument location and positioning.

Description

Underwater instrument location and positioning aid for coastal deployments, including recovery systems on oceanographic moorings and platforms. Uses the Binary Acoustic Command System (BACS) code structure with factory-programmed unique commands; transponder function can be enabled or disabled, and replies indicate tilt status.

Key features

  • Small lightweight package, easy maintenance
  • Secure command coding

Specifications

Command codes12,000 possible
Depth rating3500 meters
Battery life2 years on alkaline batteries

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