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Micro Beacons 1300 Series

Model

1329A and 1329D Micro Beacon

The 1300 Series Micro Beacon has been redesigned to be a versatile product with better battery life and improved acoustic protocols for diver and ROV operations.

The 1329D with 600m depth sensor to aid in positional accuracy is ideal for use in shallow water environments. Channel selection is via an USB adaptor cable and beacon editor application.

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1320 + RM91S(R) remote option

The 1320A Micro Beacon with a remote transducer head expands the versatility of the Micro Beacons. The transducer is placed away from the electronics housing and attached by an interconnect lead. This arrangement is ideal where space is limited or the transducer needs mounting away from noise sources such as ROV thrusters.

In addition to its internal batteries, the beacon has an external connector that allows it to operate and trickle charge from a ROV 24V supply. Channel selection and alternative bench charging is via a USB adaptor cable, included with the unit.

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1329A and 1329D Micro Beacon
1320A + RM91S(R) remote option

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