Altimeter Product Manual
0286-SOM-00001, Issue: 09
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© Tritech International Ltd.
2. Introduction
The PA200, PA500,LRPA and Dual Frequency Echosounder are sonar ranging devices
which when mounted vertically give the height above the sea bed or in any other orientation
provides a method for measuring subsea distances. The PA200, PA500 and LRPA can be
configured to operate on their own or under control from an external unit.
The altimeters incorporate a fixed crystal transducer which is matched to the range and
resolution required. The altimeter data output signals can be transmitted as both digital and
analogue signals and can communicate using RS232 or RS485 protocols.
The dual Frequency Echosounder combines the current PA200 and PA500 whist
incorporating an X-Sens MTi-3 AHRS pitch and roll sensor.
This manual covers the generic aspects of altimeters and shows the specifications for the
standard setup with the
Tritech International Ltd
6 pin connector. There are a wide range of
different configurations available for Tritech altimeters so it is important to use this manual
in conjunction with the original purchase order which should detail the exact configuration
of the product in hand.
If the details from the original order are not available please try contacting
Tritech International
Ltd
to retrieve the information. It will be necessary to supply all the serial numbers off the
altimeter body and/or label.
