SMART
Overview
SMARTen up your operations
SMART brings you low power electronics, data logging, subsea data processing and acoustic telemetry into a single, easily deployed, instrument suitable for a wide range of long duration remote monitoring campaigns across energy and science. SMARTs can be configured to make measurements at specific intervals, intervals which can be adjusted on-demand by you as your campaign progresses. These unique technologies help make SMART; delivering long endurance, intelligent asset monitoring and secure data delivery. Nearly all asset monitoring projects are unique in their requirements. SMART can be engineered to meet your projects exacts needs and budget.
SMART precision monitoring for your offshore assets
Unlock invaluable insights about the health and performance of your critical offshore structures, pipelines, and risers with your SMART monitoring system.
Tailor-made for your needs
We understand that no two offshore missions are the same. With a wide range of configurable sensor options, SMART can be customised to meet the precise monitoring requirements of your offshore mission. Our team will work with you to design and fabricate specialised mounting brackets and clamps to seamlessly integrate SMART into your infrastructure, including ROV-friendly setups for fast, efficient installation and retrieval.
Powerful onboard analytics
SMART’s advanced onboard processor enables sophisticated data analysis and processing right at the source. Advanced algorithms extract meaningful insights from raw sensor data, transforming high-bandwidth inputs into compact, critical updates that keep you informed on the status of your assets. Smart power management ensures long deployment times between maintenance. A low power data logger enables data received from external and internal sources to be securely archived using dual redundant storage.
Flexible data harvesting
Transmit stored data to the surface via industry-leading acoustic telemetry or high-bandwidth optical communication links. SMART integrates with your existing systems and workflows, with configurable software options to suit your needs – from standard diagnostics to custom analysis and visualisation tools.
SMART uses our trusted Wideband 2 acoustic telemetry module for your seafloor to surface communications. Operating in the Medium Frequency (MF) or Low Medium Frequency (LMF) band, there are options for omni-directional and directional transducers with high output powers for use in deep water and in challenging acoustic environments.
By utilising our Wideband 2 advanced spread spectrum coding, SMART can transmit your stored data at rates of up to 9,000 bps to topside transceivers and modems including our HPT 5000, Modem 6 and Dunker 6. An Ethernet connection to a BlueComm high bandwidth optical communication link enables larger quantities of data to be harvested from ROV, AUV or USV.
Dependable performance
SMART is engineered for precision, reliability, and flexibility. Trusted by leading offshore operators, this advanced monitoring system delivers the actionable intelligence you need to make informed decisions and protect your critical investments.
At a glance
- Battery options to support campaigns in excess of 10 years
- Can be deployed and recovered using ROV
- 3,000 m standard depth rating; options for 7,000 m
- Onboard logging and processing of data; offloaded acoustically on demand
- Built on our low power 6G hardware platform and Wideband 2 digital signal architecture for reliable acoustic performance in noisy conditions
SMART in action
A SMART deep water invention
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Read moreOwnership
• Warranty: 1 year return to Sonardyne service centre
• ITAR Controlled: No
• UK Export Licence: Not required
• A typical system; multiple structure-mounted SMARTs, vessel-based Modem 6 or Dunker 6 or HPT 5000 / 7000, SIU, SMART software
Sensing
• 6 DOF high performance sensor fitted as standard
• Sampling rate: 5 Hz, 10 Hz, 25 Hz
• Data storage: 32 GB, dual redundant, FAT 32
• Processing capability: Fully programmable including FTT spectral analysis, statistical functions and bespoke options
Design
• 3,000 m depth rating; up to 7,000 m on request
• Lithium battery providing over 500 logging days at typical regimes
• ROV-friendly design; option for integrated acoustic release mechanism
• Super Duplex Stainless Steel standard housing material; options for different materials depending on environmental conditions
Acoustics
• Over 500 unique addresses, ideal for large array deployments
• Data transfer rates of 100 to 9,000 bps – user selectable
• Omni-directional transducer for wide area acoustic coverage
• Sonardyne Wideband 2 MF band (19 – 34 kHz); field proven in high noise subsea environments
Specifications
| Feature | Type 8316 | |
|---|---|---|
| Depth Rating | 3,000 m (up to 7,000 m on request) | |
| Acoustic Operating Frequency | MF (20–34 kHz) | |
| Acoustic Data Rate | 100–9,000 bps | |
| Standard Battery Specifications | 100 Ah @ 15 V (high capacity options available) | |
| Power Consumption | Listening | 50 mW |
| Logging | 200 mW | |
| Battery Life (Typical) (Lithium) | >500 days @ 25% logging duty, hourly reporting | |
| Mechanical Construction | Super duplex stainless steel | |
| Weight in Air/Water | 32/22 kg | |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 30°C | |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 70°C | |
| SMART Feature | ||
| 6 Degrees of Freedom High Performance Motion Sensor | Standard | |
| Triaxial Acceleration Measurement | Range | ±30 ms-2 |
| RMS Noise | 6×10-4 ms-2/√Hz | |
| Instability | 5×10-4 ms-2 | |
| Triaxial Angular Rate Measurement | Range | ±150 deg s-1 |
| RMS Noise | 0.002 deg s-1/√Hz | |
| Instability | 2.2 deg/hr | |
| Sensor Axial Misalignment | 0.02° | |
| Sampling Rate | 5 Hz, 10 Hz and 25 Hz | |
| Anti-aliasing Filter (Standard) | -3 dB cut-off @ 4 Hz | |
| Data Storage | 32 GB dual redundant, FAT32 | |
| Processing Capability | Fully programmable including FFT spectral analysis, statistical functions and bespoke options | |
| Logging and Reporting Scheme | Fully configurable | |
| Connectivity | Acoustic Link (for real-time reporting), Ethernet Port (high speed data upload), serial Port | |
| Additional Sensors | Optional internal and external sensors | |
| The table above shows typical values for a SMART transponder configured for drilling riser fatigue monitoring. As a flexible instrumentation platform, alternative configurations are available including alternative motion sensors if higher sensitivity is required. SMART can be offered with a standard data processing algorithm for fatigue monitoring or can incorporate customer specific requirements on request |
