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Gyro Compatt 6+ (hire)

LBL transponder with integrated gyro

Engineered for

Structure
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Combined LBL transponder and AHRS

Overview

Gyro Compatt 6+ is our combined LBL transponder and AHRS, supporting every stage of your structure installation project. The instrument provides wireless high update rates of attitude, heading, heave, surge, sway, temperature, pressure, SV and acoustic positioning of any subsea object. Deep water structure installation – made easy.

Gyro Compatt 6+ is no longer available for purchase. However, is still available through our hire pool. Contact [email protected] for more information.

 

At a glance

  • Combined LBL transponder and Lodestar AHRS instrument; rugged, ROV deployable design
  • Calculates motion and position of any subsea object; use it for structure installation and metrology
  • Rechargeable internal battery provides more than a day of continuous use
  • Wideband 3 inside; our latest signal protocols delivering fast, efficient operations
  • LBL and USBL modes; optimised for Fusion 2 and Ranger 2
  • Built to support subsea construction

Gyro Compatt in action

Performance

• Heading accuracy 0.04 to 0.1º Secant latitude
• Ranging precision better than 15mm
• Rechargeable 28 hr internal battery pack
• Simultaneous ranging and sensor data telemetry; requires Fusion 2
• Real time diagnostics on range measurements for quality control
• Autonomous data logging mode

Acoustic, AHRS and Sensors

• MF frequency (19–34 kHz)
• Supports Wideband 3 and Wideband 2 telemetry protocols
• Integrated Sonardyne Lodestar AHRS, factory aligned
• Integrated SV and depth sensors

Design

• Dimensions 918 x 248 mm
• 45/17 kg weight in water/air
• Deploy and recover using ROV
• External AHRS On/Off switch
• Plastic, super duplex stainless steel and anodised aluminium construction. ROHS compliant

Ownership

• What’s in the box: Gyro Compatt 6+, manual
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: required; US Export License: covered under de minimis

Specifications table

Feature Type 8084
Depth Rating 3,000 m
Operating Temperature -5 to +40°C
Storage Temperature -20 to +55°C
Operational Shock Rating 22 g, 11 ms half sine
External Battery Pack / ROV Supply 24 V (20–50 V)
Battery Life Acoustic Navigation Standby 3 months
Lodestar Permanently Powered On 28 hours
Acoustic Compatt 6+ Operating Frequency MF (20–34 kHz) Sonardyne Wideband 3
Transmit Source Level
(dB re 1 µPa @ 1m)
185–192 dB (5 Levels)
Ranging Precision Better than 15 mm
Telemetry Protocol Sonardyne SMS and modem
Ranges Tracked 14 simultaneous replies
Lodestar AHRS Heading Range 0–360°
Accuracy 0.04 to 0.1° secant latitude
Settle Time <5 minutes
Follow Up Speed 500° / second
Resolution 0.01°
Roll and Pitch Range ±180° (no physical limit)
Accuracy 0.01°
Resolution 0.01°
Heave Range ±99 m
Accuracy (Real Time) 5 cm or 5% (whichever is the greater)
Bandwidth User selectable
Resolution 0.01 m
Digital Output – Output Telegram (e.g. for ROV LED display) Yes
ROV Switch – Contact Closure Yes
Data Back-up – Data Logger 8 GB (expandable to 32 GB) internal memory to allow post processing
Remote Transducer – For ROV Applications, a Remote Transducer is Available
Sensors Sound Speed Sensor ±0.03 m/s
Pressure – Strain Gauge or Digiquartz 0.01% FS
Physical Size (Diameter x Length) 248 x 918 mm
Weight in Air/Water 45/17 kg