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Datasheet
Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 with Inclinometer (DPTi 6)
Description Typical Applications
The Type 8301 Dynamic Positioning • Riser angle monitoring
Transponder with dual-axis
inclinometers (DPTi) is designed to Key Features
monitor the angle of the riser flex
• MF frequency band utilising
joint on a drilling vessel.
Sonardyne Wideband®2 ranging
The DPTi 6 supports Sonardyne and telemetry protocols
Wideband®2 acoustic ranging and
• Dramatically faster and easier to
telemetry providing high accuracy
set-up and operate
positioning, robust performance in
noisy and multipath conditions and • Real-time diagnostics available on
easy set-up and use. With hundreds ranges to enable quality control
of channels, less interference to and • Reduced mutual interference to
from other acoustic systems and further improve simultaneous ops
multi-user capability, Sonardyne • Advanced multi-user/multi-vessel
Wideband®2 enables easier capability
SIMOPS vessel capability. These
• More than 500 unique Sonardyne
features of the DPTi 6 help de-risk
Wideband®1 and 2 channels
subsea operations and save vessel
time and cost. • Sonardyne Wideband®1 and
HPR400 USBL mode compatible
The Type 8301 DPTi 6 is the
standard length version and is based • Automatic power-down if not used
on the field proven mechanics of the for a programmable period
previous version but with • Standard sensors: temperature,
improvements to the end-cap closure pressure and high accuracy
mechanisms. The design offers the inclinometer
perfect balance between size, • Real time diagnostics available on
acoustic output and battery life. ranges to enable quality control
The DPTi 6 is fitted with internal • Field proven
inclinometers to accurately monitor
riser angles. The unit can also be
used with an external inclinometer
unit to monitor BOP and flex joint
angles.
DPTi 6 is fully compatible with all of
Sonardyne’s latest 6G® equipment
including Sonardyne’s Marksman
LUSBL and Ranger 2 USBL systems.
Designed for:
Sonardyne Global Headquarters
T. +44 (0) 1252 872288
F. +44 (0) 1252 876100
E. [email protected]
www.sonardyne.com
Specifications
Dynamic Positioning Transponder 6 with Inclinometer (DPTi 6)
3km Depth Rated MF Directional version shown (8301-3113)
Feature Type 8301-3111 Type 8301-3113 Type 8301-5213
Depth Rating 3,000 Metres 3,000 Metres 5,000 Metres
Operating Frequency MF (19–34 kHz) MF (19–34 kHz) MF (19–34 kHz)
Transducer Beam Shape Omni-Directional Directional Directional
Transmit Source Level (dB re 1 µPa @ 1 m) 187-196 dB (4 Levels) 190-202 dB (4 Levels) 190-202 dB (4 Levels)
Tone Equivalent Energy (TEE)* 193-202 dB 196-208 dB 196-208 dB
Receive Sensitivity (dB re 1 µPa) 90-120 dB (7 Levels) 80-120 dB (7 Levels) 80-120 dB (7 Levels)
Ranging Precision Better Than 15 mm Better Than 15 mm Better Than 15 mm
Number of Unique Addresses Wideband 1 & 2 >500 >500 >500
Battery Life Listening, Disabled Alkaline 833 Days 833 Days 833 Days
Lithium 1390 Days 1390 Days 1390 Days
External Power Supply 24 V 24 V 24 V
Safe Working Load (4:1) 250 kg 250 kg 250 kg
Dimensions; Length x Diameter 924.9 mm x 134 mm 924.9 mm x 134 mm 924.9 mm x 143 mm
Weight in Air (Water)** 22.5 kg (11 kg) 24.5 kg (12 kg) 25 kg (12.5 kg)
Endcap Sensors and Options
Temperature (±0.1°C) Standard Standard Standard
Tilt Switch (±30-45°) Standard Standard Standard
Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor (±0.1%) Standard Standard Standard
High Precision Strain Gauge (±0.01%) Optional Optional Optional
Presens or Keller
High Accuracy Inclinometer Standard Standard Standard
Range: ±90°, Accuracy: ±0.05° over 0 - ±15°; ±0.2° over 0 - ±45°
Power for External Sensors Standard Standard Standard
Gyro Input Standard Standard Standard
*TEE – WBv2+ signals are 4x the duration of Sonardyne tone signals (WBv1 & WBv2 are 2x). The TEE figure shows the operational performance
when comparing wideband and tone systems.
** Estimated Weights
Specifications subject to change without notice - 03/2014
