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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 8315
Operating Frequency LMF (14–19 kHz), MF (20–34 kHz), HMF (34–40 kHz)
Transducer Beam Shape (Wand) Directional
Case Rugged polypropylene copolymer case with styrenic over mould shock protection
Keypad Sealed 5 key navigation pad
Display 320 x 240 sunlight readable LED display
Connections USB
Serial
Bluetooth
BNC
Charging USB to PC or USB to wall adaptor
Internal Flash Memory 1 GB
Battery Li-ion 3.7 V 1,300 mAh (typical)
Battery Life Normal (Screen On) >5 hours (screen automatically turns off after a selectable period)
Idle (Screen Off) >12 hours (press a key or ‘shake to wake’ to turn screen back on)
Off for Shipping >3 months (press a key to wake)
Operating Temperature -10 to 55°C
Storage Temperature -10 to 55°C
Dimensions (Length x Width x Depth) 276 x 84 x 40 mm
Weight 0.8 kg

Manuals and quick start guides