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Key Features

  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ruggedised, compact design
  • Easy configuration of 1100 and 1000 series applied acoustics positioning beacons
  • Intuitive charging of applied acoustics positioning beacons, no set-up required
  • Charge monitoring and diagnostic functionality
  • Reduces equipment set-up time
  • Bespoke design for offshore environments
  • Long battery life

Technical Specification

Physical

Size
79mm x 57mm x 33mm, 600mm MC-IL-5-F pigtail
Weight
0.2kg

Electrical

Charging
4-way charge port, power and comms interface lead supplied
DC input
30V 1.5A, 2.1mm DC socket
Battery
Internal 3.6V 150mA rechargeable NiMH
Operational life
6 hours*
Standby life
1 year
Charge time
30 hours (exhausted to full charge)**
* assuming constant pairing to a mobile device without connection to DC power
** unit can still be used whilst trickle charging

User Interface

Hardware
2 tri-coloured LED’s; power/ reset button
Software
BluFin Application Mobile [Android V10 or newer, iOS 15 or newer] Beacon Editor Application PC [Windows 10 or Windows 11] Bluetooth BLE V4.2 or later*
* earlier versions may not be compatible

Bluetooth

Certifications
FCC, ISED, CE, KCC, NCC and SRRC
ISM band
2.402 to 2.480 GHz operation
Channels
0-39
RX sensitivity
-90 dBm
TX power
0 dBm
Range
10m

Environmental

Ingress Protection
IP66 rated housing
Storage: -20° to 60°C
Charge: 5°C to 30°C
Temperature
Operation: 5°C to 40°C
Storage: -20° to 60°C
Charge: 5°C to 30°C

Operation

Compatibility
1000 and 1100 series beacons configuration
Charge modes
1000 and 1100 series beacons pre-charge, trickle charge and fast charge
Firmware
Field upgradeable via App or PC interface

Included accessories

30Vdc 40W PSU, power and comms interface lead and mains lead

Key Features

  • Spread spectrum compatible
  • Robust construction
  • Clear intuitive interface
  • Configures Mini, Midi, Fatboy
    and 1400 Series beacons
  • Low frequency compatibility

Applications

  • Testing and configuration of
    beacons prior to deployment
  • Subsea ranging and
    relocation
  • Acoustic release beacon
    command
  • Acoustic telemetry/command
    applications
  • Data gathering

Technical Specification

3510 PAM Portable

Case size
390 x 310 x 170mm
Weight
5kg
Temperature
Storage -20°C to +60°C
Operation 0°C to +40°C
External power supply
Input 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz
Output 24Vdc
Battery life
6 hours
Beacon test compatibility
Applied Acoustics 1200, 1300 Micro, 600/1600 LF, 900/1000/1100 Mini,
1030/1130 Midi, 1060/1160 Fatboy 1050/1150 Seabed, 1400 Series
Applied Acoustics 1500 Series and 529P Release Beacons
Simrad HiPAP (400), Simrad HPR (300)
Trackpoint II
SWB1, Sonardyne Wideband (1)™
IXblue
Release compatibility
1500 Series and 529P
Status/Command/Configure
Transducer compatibility
3102 Test transducer
3190 Dunking transducer
3191 Dunking transducer

Transducer

3102 Test transducer (supplied with 3510 PAM Portable)
Hand held for communication with transponder, stored inside 3510 PAM case.

Size
55mm Ø x 90mm excluding cable relief
Weight
250g
Cable length
2m
IP rating
IP64, not suitable for submersion

3190 Dunking transducer (for use with 3510 PAM Portable)
Robust stainless steel transducer with integral cable and transducer protection cage. Operation subsea with ranging, relocation, acoustic release and telemetry.

Size
100mm Ø x 276.5mm excluding cable relief
Weight
8.5kg
Cable length (attached)
30m standard
Depth rating
50m

3191 LF Dunking transducer (for use with 3510 PAM Portable)
Robust aluminium transducer with integral cable and transducer protection cage. Operation subsea with ranging, relocation, acoustic release and telemetry.

Size
181mm Ø x 333mm excluding cable relief
Weight
7.5kg
Cable length (attached)
30m standard
Depth rating
50m

Key Features

  • Independent fast charging of multiple beacons
  • Easy to operate with 4 buttons and backlit LCD display
  • Dedicated charger for the spread spectrum Seabed beacons
  • Responder test functions
  • Compatible beacon trickle charge function

Technical Specification

Physical

Size
251 x 87 x 304mm
Weight
2.0kg
User Interface
4 Select buttons
4-line backlit LCD
4 Independent status Indicators
Thermal Protection
50°C trip
CE Marking
Externally assessed for immunity and emissions. Conforms to 89/336/EEC RoHS

Connections

Charge Ports 1 & 2
9-Way D Type socket (3), Mini, Midi, Fatboy Series beacons
Charge function
Responder test function
Charge Port 3
9-Way D Type socket (3), Mini, Midi, Fatboy Series beacons
Charge function
Responder test function
Communication for beacon configuration
Charge Port 4
10-Way Bulkhead connector, Seabed Series beacons
Charge function
Responder test function
Communication for beacon configuration
Vac Input
IEC Socket 90-250Vac
Beacon connection cable
Part number; CHA-1082-4000 (Mini, Midi, Fatboy Beacons)
Part number; CHA-1083-4000 (Seabed)

Operation

Modes
Configured independently;
Fast beacon identification
Beacon configuration (Port 3 only)
Responder test
Trickle charge
Fast charging
Independent simultaneous charging of 3 (three) Mini, Midi or Seabed beacons
Single charging of one Seabed beacon
Charge time
Mini (1000/1100 Series): 2-3 Hours
Midi (1030/1130 Series): 3-4 Hours
Fatboy (1060/1160 Series): 14 Hours
Seabed 1050/1150 Series): 30 Hours
Times are typical and will vary depending on charge status of the battery

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