The VADR-6000M acoustic directional receivers are small but rugged passive pinger receivers. The unit assists ROV and AUV operators in tracking acoustic sound sources from 8kHz to 45kHz. The receivers use an RS232 protocol for communication to and from the surface. The VADR series receivers can also track the ATT-400 acoustic transponders and have operational depths of 6,000m.
Pinger Receiver Mode
RECEIVE BANDWIDTH
8 to 45kHz in 100Hz increments
RECEIVER SENSITIVITY
-100dB ref 1μPa @ 1 meter
Transponder Mode
RECEIVE FREQUENCIES
25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34kHz
INTERROGATION FREQUENCY
26kHz
ACOUSTIC OUTPUT
190dB ref 1μPa @ 1m
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
Coded
SYSTEM RANGE
up to 750m (2,461ft)
Directional Hydrophone
BEAM WIDTH
40 ± 5 degrees Conical
BEARING INDICATION
4 BINS: Left or right, 3, 8, 20 or > 20 degrees
BEARING ACCURACY
5 degrees nominal in BINS 1 and 2
BEARING RESOLUTION
2 degrees
Control Interface
RS232
9600 Baud, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, and 1 Stop Bit
CONNECTOR
5 pin Underwater Pluggable
INTERFACE SOFTWARE
Microsoft OS, Provided
INPUT VOLTAGE
18 to 32VDC, 24VDC nominal
Mechanical/Environmental
HOUSING
Aluminum Hard Coat Anodized
DEPTH RATING
6,000m (19,685ft)
WEIGHT
6.8kg (15lbs) in air/5.5kg (12lbs) in water
DIMENSIONS
12.7cm(Ø) x 28.0cm(L) (5.00in(Ø) x 11.0in(L))
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
-18°C to 43°C (0°F to 110°F)