Desert Star Acoustic Release Control System, Manual

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● Type: Alkaline;
● Size: AA;
● Brand: Duracell;
● Model: MN-1500;
● Volts: 1.5 volt;
● Amps: 2.5 Ah.
In this battery configuration, the two battery packs are used as follows:
● First pack of four (4) Alkaline batteries is used to power the release mechanism and the
sonar transmitter.
○ The life time of this pack is expected to be at least 520 days.
● The second pack of four (4) Alkaline batteries is used to power on-board microcomputer.
○ The life time of this pack is expected to be at least 130 days.
LONG DURATION OPTION
With the maximum total life time of 520 days. An extended battery option consist of four (4) 1.5 volt
‘AA’ size batteries installed in one pack, and the second pack of single Lithium D Cell battery.
● Total number of batteries: five (5)
○ Four (4) alkaline batteries:
■ Type: Alkaline;
■ Size: AA;
■ Brand: Duracell;
■ Model: MN-1500;
■ Volts: 1.5 volt;
■ Amps: 2.5 Ah.
○ One (1) Lithium D Cell battery:
■ Type: Lithium;
■ Size: ‘D’ cell;
■ Brand: Tadiran;
■ Model: TL-5930/F
■ Volts: 3.6 volt;
■ Amps: 18.5 Ah.
In this battery configuration, the two battery packs are used as follows:
● First pack of four (4) Alkaline batteries is used to power the release mechanism and the
sonar transmitter.
○ The life time of this pack is expected to be at least 520 days.
● The second pack of a single Lithium D Cell battery is used to power on-board
microcomputer.
○ The life time of this pack is expected to be at least 963 days.