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ORCA URD & MRD

A Versatile Modular Acoustic Hydrophone Receiving System

ORCA is multi-frequency, multilingual, autonomous, submersible datalogging receiver that detects, decodes and records open access acoustic signal protocols. Rated to operate at a depth of 1000m and supporting a mission life of 2+ years, each ORCA receiver is bluetooth enabled for data download, is positioning ready, equipped with sensors and integrated beacon, and is compatible with AcouTrack 2 for remote (acoustic-link) health diagnostics. Additionally, ORCA receivers are compatible with the underwater release device (URD), mooring recovery device (MRD), mooring/floatation collar and rechargeable battery pack.

Options

BPSK (digital) and PPM
69kHz, 180kHz and 416kHz
Underwater release device (URD)
Mooring recovery device (MRD)
Rechargeable battery pack
Compatible with AcouTrack 2 (release command and health diagnostics)

Key Features

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Rechargeable
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Multiple Protocol:
Compatible with multiple frequencies and multiple codesets.
Extended Life:
Primary battery: 2+ years Rechargeable battery: 1.5+ years
Underwater Release:
Compatible with 1000m underwater release device (URD).
Health Diagnostics:
Remote health diagnostics available with AcouTrack 2: battery status, tilt, pressure and memory.

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Product Applications

Compatible with OPdi, OPds, OPi, OPs, R64k, S256k
and JSATS codesets
– Fine scale positioning
– Deep water
– Multi-year
– Multi-species

Product Specifications

	Primary	Rechargable		Primary	Rechargeable
Model	Battery Pack Life ^[1] (years)		Size (ØxL) (mm)	Weight in air (kg)
ORCA	2+	1.5+	99 x 463	3.7	4.5
ORCA URD	2+	1.5+	99 x 521	4.6	5.5
ORCA URD & MRD ^[2]	2+	1.5+	269/552 x 553	27	28

1. Primary operational life based on 6 lithium primary D-cells (Li-SOCl2). Rechargeable pack operational life based on 1 ORCA Li-ion pack. Operational life may vary slightly based on programming and ambient conditions.
2. Preliminary estimated specifications.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications:
Temperature Rating: -10°C to 40°C
Depth Rating: 500m or 1000m
Buoyancy: Neutral
Marine Grade Materials: Delrin, brass release lug,
poly canister, 1000m syntactic floatation foam
Frequency Options: 69kHz, 180kHz and 416kHz
Modulation: BPSK & PPM
Codesets: OPi, OPs, R64k, S256k, JSATS
Future OP digital codesets: OPdi, OPds
Data Storage/ Capacity: 32 GB

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