cPAP® Portable transceiver
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This chapter gives an overall description of the cPAP Portable
transceiver unit.
Topics
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cPAP Portable transceiver unit on page 2
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Dunking transducers on page 3
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Transponder configuration (on-deck) on page 5
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Power supply on page 5
cPAP Portable transceiver units
The cPAP Portable transceiver unit is designed to fully operate
subsea transponders from a vessel. The cPAP Portable
transceiver is used together with a dunking transducer.
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The cPAP Portable transceiver is compatible with both
Cymbal and acoustic protocol for positioning and data link
and HPR 400 channels and telemetry.
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Acoustic link for command and data transfer.
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SSBL Range measurement positioning.
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LBL Positioning (optional).
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The cPAP Portable transceiver use full APOS menu.
The cPAP Portable transceiver unit is also used for on-deck
acoustic testing and configuration of the cNODE and
MPT/SPT/MST transponders.
The cPAP Portable transceiver unit is a touch screen/trackball
operated transceiver set in a splash proof portable case with a
carrying handle and shoulder strap. It has an internal
rechargeable battery.
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See the outline dimensions of the cPAP Portable transceiver unit
in Drawing file on page 23.
