IXSEA RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal, Manual

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RAMSES RT 2500 S Universal – User Guide
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NTRODUCTION
The RT961S-Mk2 transponder is designed to be used for scientific, offshore, military
applications in a highly corroding and demanding environment.
The transponder can be inserted in a mooring structure. In this case the transponder if
autonomous on its internal battery power supply and operates in transponder mode,
answering the acoustic interrogations.
The transponder can be installed on an underwater vehicle to help the acoustic
positioning of this vehicle. In this case the transponder can be autonomous or be powered
supplied by the vehicle. The transponder can operate in transponder (acoustically
triggered) or responder (electrically triggered) mode.
Figure 1 – RT961B2S-Mk2 Release Transponder Figure 2 – Mooring Structure
The RT961S-Mk2 are compatible with Compatibility
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The low frequency IXSEA USBL system composed of the POSIDONIA acoustic
antenna and the USBL-BOX electronic cabinet
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The RAMSES 6000 positioning system
The acoustic positioning transponder RT961S-Mk2 is an autonomous waterproof device.
The RT961S-Mk2 is equipped on its two caps of:
Description
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An acoustic transducer with protecting cage and
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A release hook
Inside the dry housing is installed:
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The electronic boards for signal reception, processing, acoustic transmission,
command and release mechanism
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The internal battery for autonomous power supply
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The engine of the release mechanism
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