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iBCN – User Manual
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2. Introduction
The iBCN is a self-contained submersible Iridium/GPS
Satellite Beacon designed to assist in the location and
recovery of underwater oceanographic equipment.
There are two models of the iBCN available depending on
the depth requirements.
Model Number Description
MMI-513-00000 Iridium Beacon, 7500m
MMI-613-00000 Iridium Beacon, 12000m
The standard model, iBCN, may be submerged for long
periods to depths of 7500 meters (24,600ft) while the
iBCN Infinity may be submerged to depths of 12000
meters (39,360ft).
The iBCN may be configured to not attempt transmission
when submerged to conserve battery power.
Conductivity water sense and GPS satellite checks are the
configurable methods available to determine
submergence.
The iBCN may be disabled by attaching a magnet to the
indicated location on the head assembly for extended
power savings. At the surface the iBCN transmits its GPS
position at a pre-configured interval.
There are various power options available for the iBCN
to accommodate various mission life and size
requirements.