SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY

RANGER 2 USBL
UNDERWATER
TRACKING AND
POSITIONING

POSITIONING
NAVIGATION
COMMUNICATION
MONITORING
IMAGING
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6000m

3000m
TRACK
EVERYTHING,
IN ANY DEPTH,
FROM ANY
VESSEL.
TRACK A TOWFISH, POSITION AN ROV, DP YOUR VESSEL, SEARCH
THE SEABED OR NAVIGATE AN AUV. WHEN YOU NEED TO INVEST IN
ULTRA-SHORT BASELINE (USBL) ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY TO
SUPPORT YOUR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS, RANGER 2 HAS THE
PERFORMANCE YOU NEED, AT THE INVESTMENT LEVEL YOU CAN
AFFORD TO GET THE PROJECT COMPLETED FASTER AND MORE
EFFICIENTLY THAN ANY OTHER SYSTEM ON THE MARKET.

ENGINEERED LIKE NO OTHER

All USBL systems calculate position by measuring the range and bearing from a
WHY IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR OPERATIONS
vessel-mounted transceiver to an acoustic transponder fitted to a moving target
or placed on the seabed. But not all USBL systems do it with the accuracy and • Simple, intuitive software
precision offered by Ranger 2.
• Tracks an unlimited number of targets;
ROVs, towfish, AUVs...
We’ve taken everything that made our original Ranger system so effective and
advanced it to the next level. That next level is our award-winning 6G (sixth • Operating range beyond 7,000 metres
generation) acoustic hardware platform and Sonardyne Wideband® 2 digital • Better than 0.1% system accuracy when
signal architecture which work seamlessly together to deliver the best possible optimised
USBL positioning performance and operator experience.
• Up to 1 second position updates
Vessel and vehicle hardware is easy to install and configure. It can track your • Compatible with all makes of DP system
equipment to beyond 7,000 metres and update its position every second. It’s
engineered for shallow water, deep water, high elevation and multi-user operating • Automated setup reduces vessel delays
scenarios. And if your vessel’s fitted with a DP system – regardless of what make • Application packs available bringing extra
it is – Ranger 2 can interface with it. features specific to your operations

• User training available worldwide

THE ONLY USBL YOU’LL NEED
Every survey, ocean science, DP and seismic exploration project is different; • Multi-user capable
different water depths, different vessels and different targets to position. But that
shouldn’t mean you need a different USBL system for each one. • Track record of success on all types of vessel

• Support available globally 24/7

Ranger 2 comes with an impressive list of standard features. As your needs grow
and become more complex, so too can the capabilities of Ranger 2 thanks to
software feature packs available in three versions; Survey, Dynamic Positioning
and Professional – all of which can be remotely activated* in the field.

*Subject to having the appropriate hardware available on board

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SURVEY
WHETHER YOU ARE CONDUCTING A HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY WITH
A TOWFISH, MONITORING THE TOUCHDOWN POSITION OF A PIPELINE
OR LOWERING AND LANDING STRUCTURES ONTO THE SEABED, RANGER
2 HAS ALL THE CAPABILITY YOU NEED IN ONE APPLICATION. THE
OPTIONAL SURVEY PACK UNLOCKS A HOST OF ADDITIONAL FEATURES
TO FURTHER OPTIMISE THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR RANGER 2 SYSTEM
FOR THE MAJORITY OF OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION AND SURVEY TASKS.

RANGER 2 SURVEY PACK

The Ranger 2 Survey pack uses the
intuitive and simple layout as the
standard software but allows access
to more complex areas such as the
setup and tracking of ROVs, AUVs
WHY IT’S GOOD FOR SURVEY
and structures. These objects can be
configured with multiple transponders • Up to 0.07% slat range tracking
attached to them and fixed offsets can performance using GyroUSBL
then be computed to points such as • Supports complex tracking scenarios
a structure’s CRP or an ROV’s bumper such as structures and vehicles with
bar which can be both displayed multiple transponders and multiple
on-screen with their position output. remote offsets

• Importable AutoCAD DXF field

Being able to work in this manner backdrops
directly in the USBL software benefits
your surveys as any sensor latency • Built-in seabed geodesy package
induced errors are minimised, and the • Configurable UI to suit multiple
risk of systematic errors from the use project tasks
of incorrect offsets is reduced. AutoCAD
• Tools to configure stinger-mounted
backdrops and configurable seabed
GyroUSBL transceivers
geodesy allow Ranger 2 Survey to be
used for tracking and guidance. Complex • System can be shared with DP
doesn’t have to be complicated.
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DYNAMIC
POSITIONING
OUT OF THE BOX, RANGER 2 IS A HIGHLY CAPABLE ACOUSTIC
POSITION REFERENCE SYSTEM THAT YOU CAN INTERFACE WITH
ANY DP SYSTEM INCLUDING GE, KONGSBERG, MT, NAVIS,
ROLLS-ROYCE AND WÄRTSILÄ. BUT IF YOUR VESSEL UNDERTAKES
CRITICAL STATION KEEPING ACTIVITIES IN ULTRA-DEEP WATERS,
THE RANGER 2 DP PACK OFFERS ENHANCED LEVELS OF POSITIONING
INTEGRITY. DEVELOPED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CLASS 2
AND 3 RULES, IT’S PERFECT FOR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, WELL
INTERVENTION, SALVAGE AND PRODUCTION VESSELS.

RANGER 2 DP PACK
The DP pack’s stand-out feature is its ability to support Long and Ultra-Short
BaseLine (LUSBL) and inertial navigation (DP-INS) configurations.

LUSBL exploits the greater precision and acoustic range redundancy offered
by Long BaseLine (LBL) seabed transponder arrays where accuracy is virtually
independent of water depth. And because Ranger 2 is built around our exclusive
Wideband 2 signal architecture, you have the freedom to deploy your own
transponder array without interrupting others, or share one that is already
deployed in the field, saving vessel time and lowering your costs.

Tightly integrated acoustic and inertial positioning benefits your DP system by

improving the accuracy, update rate and reliability of the position. The inertial
navigation system can be aided by a single USBL transponder or multiple
transponders – but far fewer than a conventional LBL array. Transponders can
also be set to a slower update rate, extending their battery life saving deployment
and calibration time and extending service intervals.

DPO FRIENDLY
DPOs quickly feel comfortable using Ranger 2’s easy and intuitive software.
Automatic discovery of Sonardyne transponders and array planning tools are
included as standard whilst real-time quality indicators, noise analysis and signal
travel time displays are just some of the extra tools available to help them
optimise performance.

WHY IT’S GOOD FOR DP

• High integrity positioning for critical

deep water operations

• Fully compatible with all makes of

DP system

• Cost effective for owners and

shipyards

• Less wiring, fewer components and

smaller gate-valve than comparable
systems

• Easy to learn, easy to use

• DP-INS for added reliability and

operational savings

• Dual transceivers for added accuracy

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EXPLORATION
WITH ITS ABILITY TO SIMULTANEOUSLY TRACK MULTIPLE SUBSEA
TARGETS, RANGER 2 IS IDEAL FOR MARINE SEISMIC OPERATIONS
WHERE VERY LARGE AREAS OF THE SEABED ARE COVERED WITH
NODES AND THEIR PRECISE LOCATIONS CONFIRMED BEFORE
ACQUISITION CAN BEGIN. BUT RANGER 2 DOES MORE THAN SIMPLY
POSITIONING. THE HIGH-SPEED ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS
BUILT INTO EACH NODE-MOUNTED 6G TRANSPONDER MEANS THAT
DURING A SURVEY, DATA CAN BE UPLOADED TO THE SURFACE TO
LET YOU KNOW EACH NODE’S STATUS.

FROM SHALLOW TO DEEP

Seismic surveys using Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBNs) are a popular method of
acquiring high resolution reservoir imagery. Ranger 2 USBL is used to determine
the locations of thousands of marine seismic nodes – or the ROVs that deploy
them – when operating in the transition zone all the way to very deep water.

When ROVs are used, Ranger 2 integrates seamlessly with our SPRINT INS and
Syrinx DVL products to maximise ROV positioning performance. This minimises
the number of observations required to achieve your project’s specification.

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE INTERFACES

Node deployment operations are typically conducted under the control of third
party navigation packages such as HydroPos and Gator II so Ranger 2 comes with
a remote control interface provided as standard.

Once your survey is complete, the precision offered by Ranger 2 allows an ROV
pilot to navigate directly to each node to recover it. This saves time and ensures
no hardware is left behind on the seabed. Alternatively, the transponders attached
to each node can be acoustically commanded to release anchor weights so that
the entire instrument floats up to the surface.

WHY IT’S GOOD FOR

EXPLORATION
• Thousands of unique transponder
addresses permit large node arrays
without identity repetition.

• Compatible with Sonardyne ROV

based INS and DVL products for
seamless operation.

• High update rate maximises

deployment speed.

• Quick to install on vessels of

opportunity using pre-calibrated
transceivers

• Remote control interface to standard

seismic navigation systems such as
HydroPos and Gator II.
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OCEAN SCIENCE
CHOSEN FOR ITS ABILITY TO TRACK A WIDE VARIETY OF SCIENTIFIC
PACKAGES AT RANGES UP TO 10,000 METRES, RANGER 2 IS THE
PREFERRED USBL SOLUTION FOR MANY OF THE WORLD’S LEADING
OCEAN RESEARCH INSTITUTES. IT IS A KEY ENABLER FOR THEIR
VESSELS AND HAS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MEET THE PRECISE IN-WATER
AND NEAR-BOTTOM SUSTAINED OBSERVATION NEEDS OF SCIENCE
USERS WORKING NEARSHORE, COASTAL AND DEEP OCEAN.

MAXIMISING SCIENCE TIME, MINIMISING DOWNTIME

Science users rarely have the luxury of remaining on site for long, so Ranger 2’s
ability to position instruments such as corers, camera platforms and geological
drills without having to first deploy a seabed array of transponders, helps you
maximise precious ship time. It can even be used to activate compatible acoustic
release transponders, allowing you to release and track your moorings all the
way to the surface for immediate recovery on board.

If your research involves using a vessel of opportunity, then the benefits of using
Ranger 2 begin before you’ve left port. Our pre-calibrated, all-in-one GyroUSBL
transceiver is perfect for installation on a temporary over-the-side mounting
arrangement yet delivers the same precision as a permanent installation.

ULTRA-DEEP TOW
Ranger 2’s unique Inverted USBL (iUSBL) mode, a feature of the Survey pack,
is perfect for deep tow, extreme layback towfish tracking. Rather than mounting
the USBL transceiver on the vessel in the traditional manner, with iUSBL, the
transceiver is installed on the towed body itself. Because towfish are typically
quiet, the signal-to-noise ratio is significantly improved which provides longer
ranges and greater precision.

AUV OPERATIONS
When paired with Av-Trak 6, Ranger 2
WHY IT’S GOOD FOR OCEAN
enhances AUV operations, combining SCIENCE
telemetry and positioning. The 6G
Sonardyne Messaging Service supports • Tracks AUVs, ROVs and other
equipment to full ocean depth
the transfer of vehicle mission updates
and USBL reference positions to the • Maintains performance in noisy,
AUV, as well as status messages from shallow water environments
it, and AUV-to-AUV telemetry.
• Built-in fast data telemetry capability

SEABED GEODESY • Supports MF and long range LMF

Ranger 2’s flexibility allows you to operating bands
recover data from our Autonomous • Easy to install on vessels of
Monitoring Transponders, which are opportunity
increasingly being used for the long
term measurement (up to 10 years) • Inverted USBL mode for tracking over
long laybacks
of seabed tectonic deformation. With
both MF and LMF options available to • Software is simple and intuitive
support this capability, Ranger 2 HPTs
• Compatible with all DP systems
can also be supplied as stand-alone
modems for over-the-side wire
deployment on ships not fitted with
a Ranger 2 system.
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UNRIVALLED
CAPABILITY
BE PREPARED FOR ANY VESSEL AND SUBSEA POSITIONING SCENARIO
BY CHOOSING THE HIGHEST SPECIFICATION RANGER 2 PACK
AVAILABLE – PROFESSIONAL. WITH THIS FEATURE PACK INSTALLED,
YOU AND YOUR VESSEL HAVE GOT THE UNRIVALLED ABILITY TO
SELECT WHICHEVER FEATURE YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT

RANGER 2 PROFESSIONAL PACK

Whether it’s to provide an acoustically
aided reference telegram to a DP desk
whilst simultaneously tracking a complex
structure with multiple transponders
attached, or tracking an ROV overlaid on
a geodetic backdrop whilst outputting
WHY I’TS GOOD FOR ANY
an LUSBL DP telegram, Ranger 2 USBL
OPERATION
Professional can do all this and more.
• Up to 0.07% slant range tracking
SURVEY AND DP performance
Ranger 2 Professional directly benefits • Full support for aided INS and LUSBL
multi-purpose vessels by enabling you vessel DP references
to take advantage of the powerful
position reference features found within • Capability to track structures and
vehicles with multiple transponders
the DP pack along with all the tracking
and multiple remote offsets
features found within the Survey pack.
This enables vessels to operate using • Can operate in Standard and
a single USBL system for both DP and Optimised tracking modes
construction survey tasks which makes • Easy to install on vessels of
ownership and operation much simpler. opportunity

• Support for all Sonardyne 6G USBL

Professional retains the same easy to
transceivers, transponders and
use UI of the standard version enabling
responders
you to make the switch with the
minimum of extra training required. • Configurable UI to suit multiple
And, like the Survey pack, the UI can project tasks
display exactly what you want to see.
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BRIDGE & INSTRUMENT

ROOM
EASIER, FASTER AND NOW MORE CONFIGURABLE. THE LATEST VERSION OF RANGER 2 OPERATING
SOFTWARE IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER ACOUSTIC POSITIONING SOFTWARE PACKAGE AND BRINGS TOGETHER
ALL THE FEATURES SURVEYORS, SCIENTISTS AND DPOS TOLD US THEY WANTED TO SEE. IF YOU’VE NEVER
USED A USBL SYSTEM, YOU’LL QUICKLY FEEL COMFORTABLE USING RANGER 2 AND IN NO TIME, BE READY
TO CONFIGURE YOUR FIRST UNDERWATER TRACKING OPERATION. IT’S ALSO DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE POWERFUL FEATURES CONTAINED WITHIN EVERY 6G TRANSPONDER AND
TRANSCEIVER.

ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED

Ranger 2 benefits from a completely revised main UI,

a centralised transponder management table, an array
planning tool for DP operations, configurable displays, and
integrated support for iWand, our go-anywhere back deck
test and configuration device for 6G transponders. And
when you need them, remote infield upgrades unlock
extra features – ensuring you only pay for what you need.

• Highly configurable • Built-in performance

navigation chart with verification and
layers optimisation tools
• Importable DXF • Automatic detection
backdrops of previously deployed
• Remote control and transponders including
output telegrams configured address
NAVIGATION PC (NAVPC) NAVIGATION SENSOR HUB (NSH)

The NavPC and NSH are designed to meet the complete The NSH is the interface between the in-water acoustic
on-board requirements of any Ranger 2 positioning instruments, sensors and the NavPC which runs the
operation. Featuring an Intel® Core i7 processor, the NavPC Ranger 2 positioning software. In addition to accurately
is purpose built to run the family of Ranger 2 software time-stamping incoming data from external devices such
applications and is proven to withstand the rugged as gyros, VRUs and GNSS, the NSH also provides power
environmental conditions associated with marine operations. and communications for ship-borne acoustic transceivers.
It measures just 2U high so is ideally suited for mounting in
an instrument rack, portable case for temporary installations
or within a DP desk.
• Configurable for • 6 transceiver serial
• Designed to industrial • Dual screen stand-alone or dual ports providing 24/48 V
PC standards (VGA, DVI or HDMI) independent modes DC power
• Internal security dongle • Ethernet or Serial • Up to 16 Ethernet or • Sub-microsecond time-
• Shock-mounted hard drive interface to NSH serial interfaces stamping on all Tx/Rx data
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TRANSCEIVERS
WHEN IT COMES TO USBL TRANSCEIVERS, ONE MODEL DOES NOT FIT ALL SITUATIONS AND VESSELS.
THAT’S WHY OUR HIGH PERFORMANCE TRANSCEIVER (HPT) IS AVAILABLE WITH DIFFERENT ARRAY
DESIGNS RANGING FROM FULL HEMISPHERICAL COVERAGE TO DIRECTIONAL DESIGNS FOR ULTRA-
DEEP WATER AND HIGH VESSEL NOISE OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS. HPT TRANSCEIVERS CAN ALSO
BE USED AS WIRELESS MODEMS FOR AUTONOMOUS MONITORING TRANSPONDER SETUP AND DATA
RETRIEVAL AS WELL AS SUPPORTING LBL OPERATIONS.

TOWFISH MOUNTED

LMF HPT

A Low Medium Frequency

(14-18kHz) transceiver to ensure
maximum data telemetry rate and
positioning range whilst providing
HPT 13000 simultaneous multi-user operation
with systems in other bands of
A specialist USBL transceiver operation. Identical functionality
available to support tracking to that of Medium Frequency
projects in the deepest water. band HPT instruments.
iUSBL/GYROiUSBL The large array and advanced
multi-element signal processing
A subsea vehicle based enables transponders to be
transceiver that turns tracked with ultimate precision.
conventional USBL tracking on
its head. Designed for projects
using deep tow, long layback
survey platforms requiring high
precision.
 HPT 5000

Enables subsea targets to be

tracked with precision and
repeatability over a wide range
of water depths and elevations.
Supports high speed 6G data
telemetry mode.

HPT 7000

A USBL and LUSBL transceiver

optimised for noisy dynamically
positioned drilling and
construction vessels operating
GYROUSBL 5000/7000 in deep water. Vessel and
thruster noise is rejected.
Lodestar subsea AHRS sensor
and HPT transceiver in one unit.
GyroUSBL can be pre-calibrated
for rapid and cost-effective
deployment on vessels of
opportunity. Available with
standard and deep water
optimised arrays.
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OPTIONS
OPTIMISED USBL

The positioning accuracy obtainable from Ranger 2 can be further improved

by co-locating Lodestar, our premium quality Attitude and Heading Reference
system (AHRS), with your vessel’s 6G acoustic transceiver.

Known as Optimised USBL, the advantage of this configuration is that raw USBL
range and bearing data is simultaneously processed with the Lodestar’s attitude
data. This achieves a tightly compensated solution that enables a system accuracy
of 0.1% of slant range to be achieved. Available with standard Ranger 2 systems,
or those enabled with Survey, DP and Professional feature packs.

TIP If you don’t need the extra performance

offered by Optimised USBL, the bridge-installed
version of Lodestar is a cost effective replacement
for your ship’s gyro and VRU.

DP-INS

For tightly integrated acoustically-aided inertial DP operations ,you will need to

install our DP-INS sensor to work alongside your Ranger 2 system.

GyroUSBL transceivers have this sensor built-in, its capability simply needs to be
enabled. Alternatively, we offer a stand-alone unit for installing on your bridge or
deployment machine. Both units incorporate three Ring Laser Gyroscopes and
three accelerometers selected for use for their performance, high mean time
between failure (MTBF) and ease of export (non ITAR). These sensors have highly
stable error characteristics and are compensated for temperature variation.

TIP Did you know we use RLGs and inertial

sensors with a 400,000hrs MTBF, proven
over 15 years of use in almost every
commercial airliner?

VIEWPOINT REMOTE WORKSTATION

If you want to share and visualise positioning data from your Ranger 2
system with other teams on board, then you will need a Viewpoint remote
display workstation.

It enables you to transform co-ordinates of surface vessels, subsea vehicles

and structures into geographical information overlaid on easy-to-use
guidance displays. When changes to Ranger 2 are made, such as adding a
new tracked target, they automatically appear on ViewPoint workstations.
And because it is serially interfaced with Ranger 2, Viewpoint is totally
secure; there is no way to affect live survey and DP operations.
TRANSCEIVER DEPLOYMENT – PERMANENT

USBL system performance is seriously degraded by poor transceiver mounting

and deployment so we’ve developed a family of highly engineered deployment
machines suitable for any situation. Validated on hundreds of vessels, our
through-hull hydraulic deployment machine is ideal for permanent installations
and features a stiff, corrosion-resistant pole, high integrity bearing and sealing
design and reliable hydraulic actuation with safety interlocks, sea chest for
access, and remote control options.

Where through-hull deployment via a gate valve is not available or practical,

a through-tube machine is available. Modular, easy to transport sections
accommodate any pole length and once deployed, the pole is held rigidly in
place using a self-contained hydraulic clamping mechanisms.

TRANSCEIVER DEPLOYMENT – TEMPORARY

For short term projects using a vessel of opportunity, our modular over-the-side
deployment pole provides a cost-effective and practical solution. Pole lengths can
be adjusted by adding or removing sections and once the assembled pole is
lowered and locked into position, a high degree of stability is assured.

• High performance, high integrity • Good corrosion resistance

survey grade deployment system • Custom design available for other
• Drag and vortex reducing strakes manufacturers instrumentation
• Deck and hull mount options • Easy to transport and assemble
• Sectional pole allows length to be
configured for each vessel
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TRANSPONDERS
WIDEBAND SUB-MINI 6+ (WSM 6+)

Included with any purchase of our Ranger 2 USBL system, WSM 6+ is the ideal
choice of transponder for tracking mobile underwater targets such as a towfish,
crane wire, ROV and manned submersible. 2-way wideband signals ensure
reliable acoustic performance in all conditions.

• Small and rugged • Inbuilt depth sensor aids USBL

• 1,000 metre and 4,000 metre depth performance
ratings • Responder mode for fast position
• Omni-directional or directional updates
transducers • Rechargeable battery

TIP iWand – use it to test and configure

any 6G transponder on the back deck.
You can even import their settings
straight into Ranger 2.

WIDEBAND MINI TRANSPONDER 6 (WMT 6)

If size and weight are important considerations, but you need the capability
to track equipment in water depths up to 7,000 metres, look no further than
the WMT 6. Its high power acoustic output means it’s perfect for noisy operating
environments.

• 3,000 metre, 5,000 metre and 7,000 • Full 2-way Sonardyne Wideband
metre depth ratings communications
• Available with remote transducer • Responder mode for fast position
(3,000 metre version) updates
• Mini size – small and lightweight • Long life Li-ion battery

TIP If you’re not using your WMT for

a while, the unit’s external On/Off switch
helps to ensure it is always ready for
your next operation.

AV-TRAK 6

Av-Trak 6 combines the functions of a USBL transponder, LBL transceiver and

wireless communications link in one low power instrument that’s perfect for
missions involving AUVs. Available with electronics-only for customer integration
and a custom I/O for mission abort and ballast jettison.

• Combined transponder, transceiver • Can aid vehicle’s INS system

and telemetry instrument • Remote transducer option for easy
• Track it, navigate it and command it vehicle installation
• Depth ratings to 7,000 metres • Rechargeable battery

TIP If space on your vehicle is limited, Av-Trak 6

can be supplied with a remote transducer allowing
you to install the main electronics housing
wherever you want.
WIDEBAND RELEASE TRANSPONDER 6 (WRT 6)

WRT 6 is a dedicated acoustic release transponder which you can use with Ranger
2 to deploy, track and detach seafloor equipment and instrument moorings. It
uses field-proven mechanics combined with 6G electronics to ensure interference-
free operation in multi-user scenarios.

• 1,275 kg Working Load Limit (WLL) • External On/Off switch to maximise

• Higher WLL available with load battery life when not in use
maximisation frames • Depth rated to 3,000 metres
• Highly reliable release mechanism • Can be positioned using Kongsberg
HiPAP® systems

TIP Load amplification frames

extend the WLL of WRT 6s –
perfect for structure installation
projects.

DYNAMIC POSITIONING TRANSPONDER 6 (DPT 6)

If you need an ultra-dependable, cost effective seabed DP reference transponder,

DPT 6 is the answer. It’s quick to set up on the back deck, easy to deploy and can
be recovered without the need to send down an ROV.

• Highly reliable acoustic release • Robust acoustic performance in all

mechanism conditions
• 3,000 metre, 5,000 metre and 7,000 • Hundreds of operating channels
metre depth ratings • Choice of sensors including depth,
temperature and inclinometer

TIP If you’re deploying a Compatt

or DPT on the seabed, you’ll need a
floatation collar. We have designs to
suit every application.

COMPATT 6 (C6)

From Mini to Mega, C6 is the industry standard transponder used for high
precision subsea survey and construction in all water depths. Available in a wide
range of sizes, materials, sensor and battery configurations, ask us which one is
right for your project.

• Multi-functional transponder; • Can be used by multiple users

supports USBL, LBL, modem and simultaneously
gyro applications • Extensive choice of sensors, depths
• Mini, Midi, Standard, Mega and and batteries
Maxi sizes • Global track record of success
SUPPORT

WE INSTALL,
WE TRAIN,
WE MAINTAIN.
WITH SEVERAL THOUSAND USBL INSTALLATIONS SUCCESSFULLY
UNDERTAKEN, WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE
WITH YOUR NAVAL ARCHITECT, SHIPYARD, DP SUPPLIER AND CREW
TO MAKE THE PROCESS OF INVESTING IN RANGER 2 PROBLEM-FREE
AND LOW-RISK. IT’S ALL PART OF THE SERVICE THAT HELPS LOWER
YOUR OPERATIONAL RISK, SPEED UP YOUR SUBSEA OPERATIONS
AND KEEP VESSEL DOWNTIME TO A MINIMUM.

EXPERT ADVICE
Our long-term partnership with clients has enabled us to develop a unique
and extensive insight into the diverse nature of underwater operations and
the associated commercial and operational pressures. We understand that the
technology investment decisions you take today, will affect your operational
capability for years to come so they need to be right.

That’s why you can trust our global commercial and technical teams to give
you expert advice on which Ranger 2 system is best for you, how to finance
it (now including lease rental), where and how it should be installed, what
transponders you need and the typical performance you can expect to see
based on how and where you’ll be using it.

OPERATOR TRAINING
Making sure that you get the very best out of your Ranger 2 system once it is
installed and commissioned is the goal of our operator training programme.
From standard courses run at our worldwide centres to bespoke courses held
on your vessel, Sonardyne's training is comprehensive and flexible.

HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

Once you become a Sonardyne Ranger 2 customer, you gain unrivalled access
to our customer care programme. A dedicated email helpline connects you to
product engineers ready to answer your questions but if it’s more urgent, our
24 hour worldwide telephone help-line is standing by ready to resolve any
operational issues you’re facing.

ANNUAL SERVICE VISITS

Of course, the best way to ensure your equipment always performs as it
should, is to service it regularly. Book an annual service visit, and one of our
field engineers will inspect the health of your vessel’s system including updating
software and firmware and inspecting your deployment machine to make sure
regular checks are being carried out. Transponder sensors can be re-calibrated
at any one of our international service centres.
This is to certify that
Your DP Officer

Has attended
The 2 day Ranger 2 USBL
Operators Training Course
At Sonardyne Sea Trials Centre
Plymouth, UK

Course Instructor:

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Certificate Number: 1064
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