Overview

Acoustic release transponders are a vital pieces of ocean equipment – relied upon by energy, defence and science users to moor valuable equipment strings for years at a time, and when commanded to do so, reliably return equipment and logged data to the surface.

Transponders need to be tough, reliable and easy to work with. The RT 6-HD meets these requirements.

Part of our new range of acoustic releases, RT 6-HD combines the extensive mechanical design track record with the flexibility of our 6G platform, resulting in enhanced battery life and perhaps most significantly, compatibility with our Ranger 2 USBL system.

At a glance

• Tested, loaded, deployed and released with Deck Topside
• Also works with Ranger 2 USBL to lift, lower and track heavy subsea structures in deep water
• Working Load Limit 2,500 kg (4:1)
• Depth rated to 7,000 m
• Highly reliable release mechanism
• Compact and rugged design

With RT 6-HD, you use your vessel’s Ranger 2 USBL to deploy, track, locate and command the instrument – removing the need for a separate topside unit. If you don’t have access to a Ranger 2 USBL, our rugged and lightweight Deck Topside with an over-the-side dunker is all you need to both configure and command RT 6-3000s.

With a WLL of 2,500 kg (at 4:1), twice that of our RT 6-3000 and RT 6-6000, RT-HD is designed for specialist heavy lift application scenarios such as deep water construction and salvage.

RT 6-HD is also our deepest rated acoustic release transponder at 7,000 m. Excellent corrosion resistance is achieved by using super duplex stainless steel for the housing materials.

RT 6-HD is configured with our iWand hand-held acoustic transponder test and configuration device.