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Key Features

  • Sigma 2 technology for improved positioning with aae USBL Systems
  • Channel configuration via Beacon Editor app
  • Legacy support for older USBL systems
  • Multi-Fire common interrogate functionality
  • Depth Telemetry available
  • Automatic Pressure Release Valve (PRV)

Applications

  • General purpose tracking and positioning applications
  • Diver tracking
  • Static and dynamic operations e.g. ROV, and sidescan sonar

Technical Specification

Physical Specification

Housing material; Hard anodised aluminium

Model Number
Beam Pattern
SPL
Survival Depth
Diameter
Length
Weight air / water
1329A
±90°
183dB
600m
52mm
298mm
1.2Kg / 0.55Kg
1329D
±90°
183dB
600m
52mm
298mm
1.2Kg / 0.55Kg

Electrical Specification

Battery
Battery type
Rechargeable; NiMH
Charge Time
Computer USB port: 16 hours
(Typical)
Mains USB dedicated charger: 12 hours
Listening life
45 days minimum (at 2°C)
Operational life
48 hours at 1.0pps (Sigma 2 with Depth Telemetry)
56 hours at 1.0pps (HiPAP / HPR400)

Configuration
Set-up
aae Beacon Editor Software
Transmit frequency range
21.5 – 30.5 kHz
Receive frequency range
16.0 – 26.5 kHz
Turnaround time
Dependent on channel selection
Transmit pulse width
Dependent on channel selection
Depth sensor precision
± 1.0m (1329D version only)

External Inputs
Connector type
MCBH5M
USB interface
USB 2.0 or greater
Responder key
Positive, 5-20 Volts
External Power/Charge
24 Volts @ 50mA
Ground
Common ground
On/Off
Via connector shorting link

USBL COMPATIBILITY
Nexus 2, Pyxis
Sigma 2 spread spectrum
aae Easytrak
All models, tone systems
iXblue
GAPS USBL
Kongsberg
HPR/HiPAP

Options

  • Compatibility with USBL systems not listed above
  • Remote transducer, supplied with model BCN-1320A or BCN-1320D electronics bottle and model types RM91S or RM91SR
  • Increased depth rating to 1000m

Key Features

  • Sigma 2 technology for improved positioning with aae USBL systems
  • Channel configuration via Beacon Editor app
  • Legacy support for older USBL systems
  • Multi-Fire common interrogate functionality
  • Automatic Pressure Release Valve (PRV)
  • Remote transducer allows for fitting on small compact units

Applications

  • General purpose tracking and positioning applications
  • Diver tracking
  • Inspection class AUV/ ROV tracking

Technical Specification

Physical Specification

Housing material: Hard anodised aluminium

Model Number
Beam Pattern
SPL
Survival Depth
Diameter
Length
Weight air / water
1320A
N/A
N/A
1000m
51mm
292mm
1280g/300g
1320D
N/A
N/A
600m
51mm
292mm
1280g/400g
RM91S
±90°
183dB
1000m
54mm
150mm
600g/340g
RM91SR
±90°
183dB
1000m
54mm
136mm
570g/320g

Electrical Specification

Battery
Battery type
Rechargeable; NiMH
Charge Time
Computer USB port: 8 hours maximum (standard)
Mains USB dedicated charge port adaptor: 4 hours maximum (fast)
Listening life
1320A
45 days minimum (@ 2°C)
1320D
45 days minimum (@ 2°C)
Operational life
Dependent on pulse rate and operational mode
1320A
56 hours at 1.0pps (aae Sigma 2)
1320D
48 hours at 1.0pps (aae Sigma 2 with depth telemetry)
Operational life reduced when used with non aae Sigma 2 channels

Configuration
Set-up
Beacon Editor software
Transmit frequency range
21.5 – 30.5kHz
Receive frequency range
16.0 – 26.5kHz
Turnaround time
Dependent on channel selection
Transmit pulse width
Dependent on channel selection
Depth sensor precision
± 1.0m (1320D only)

External Inputs
Responder key
Positive 5-20 Volts
External Power/Charge
24 Volts @ 50mA
Ground
Common ground
On/Off
Via connector shorting link

USBL Compatibility
aae Pyxis, Nexus 2
Sigma 2 spread spectrum
aae Easytrak
All models, tone systems
iXblue
GAPS USBL
Kongsberg
HPR/HiPAP

Options

  • OEM version, for subsea vehicle interfacing
  • Compatibility with USBL systems not listed above
  • Remote transducer, supplied with model BCN-1320A or BCN-1320D electronics bottle and model types RM91S or RM91SR

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