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LinkQuest TrackLink 1500 USBL
LinkQuest - TrackLink 1500 USBL
Tracklink 1500 systems are USBL acoustic tracking systems with fully integrated high-speed acoustic communication capability. Through Broadband Acoustic Spread Spectrum (BASS) technology, LinkQuest provides solutions for underwater tracking and communication at sharply reduced cost and increased robustness. An extensive line of models is available to suit the users' specific applications and budget constraints. Since their introduction in early 2002, the Tracklink acoustic tracking systems have quickly become the bestselling USBL tracking systems in the world by utilizing BAAS technology, a strong rejection of multipath and ship noise, integrated with LinkQuest's most advanced high-speed acoustic communication modems, advanced power-efficient DSP technology for transponders and USBL transceiver, small and lightweight.
Tracklink 1500LC
Tracklink 1500LC is a low cost yet highly robust system that brings the convenience of an USBL system to many users who typically do not have the budget for expensive USBL tracking. It is suitable for underwater inspection and imaging and other application that does not require accuracy of more than 3°.
Tracklink 1500MA
Tracklink 1500MA is a cost-effective, medium accuracy (1°) underwater tracking system and provides a highly robust solution to cost conscious users who require improved positioning accuracy. It tracks up to 16 targets at a range of up to 1000 meters with ship noise. This system is suitable for project that does not require high accuracy, but the deviations must remain within tolerance. For example, it is suitable for pipe laying application where several meters can be tolerated.
Tracklink 1500HA
Tracklink 1500HA offers high-level USBL tracking system with 0.25° accuracy. This accuracy is the highest level of accuracy expected from USBL systems. If requires more accuracy, must switch to LBL systems.
Technical Specification of 1500LC / 1500MA / 1500HA Systems
- Slant Range Accuracy: 0.20 meter
- Working Range with Ship Noise: up to 1000 meters
- Operating Beamwidth: 120 to 150 degrees
- Targets Tracked: up to 16
- Operating Frequency: 31.0 to 43.2 kHz
- Transponder Maximum Depth: up to 1500 m
- Transceiver Maximum Depth: up to 20 m
- Transceiver Dimension: 24 cm x 12.6 cm (diameter)
- Transceiver Weight out of water: 3.5 kg
- Transceiver Weight in water: 1.2 kg
- Operating Temperature: -2 to 45 degrees C
- RS-232 Configuration: 9600 baud, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no flow control
- Optional High-Speed Acoustic Modem Data Rate: up to 19200 baud
TrackLink 1500I
TrackLink 1500l is an inverted USBL tracking system. The depth rating of the 1500I transceiver is increased to 300 meters and accuracy of the system is 2° degrees. It tracks up to 8 targets in a range of up to 1000 meters with ship noise. The TrackLink 1500I system is designed for applications where the entire system needs to be submerged in deep water.
Technical Specification of 1500I
- Positioning Accuracy: 2 degrees (better than 4% of slant range
- Slant Range Accuracy: 0.20 meter
- Working Range with Ship Noise: up to 1000 meters
- Operating Beamwidth: 90 to 120 degrees
- Targets Tracked: up to 8
- Operating Frequency: 31.0 to 43.2 kHz
- Transponder Maximum Depth: up to 1500 m
- Transceiver Maximum Depth: 300 meters
- Transceiver Dimension: 45.7 cm x 12.6 cm (diameter)
- Transceiver Weight out of water: 5.9 kg
- Transceiver Weight in water: 1.9 kg
- Operating Temperature: -2 to 45 degrees C
- RS-232 Configuration: 9600 baud, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, and no flow control