SeaBeacon - 2 System 6 - Marine Racon Datasheet

Aids to navigation since 1954 • www.tidelandsignal.comSystem 6 RaconSeaBeacon® 2 System 6, a frequency agile radar beacon (racon), provides dependable service to all marine radars, including those with modern narrow band receivers. SeaBeacon® 2 System 6 is unequaled in frequency matching accuracy, consistent pulse-by-pulse response and advanced sidelobe suppression.• Greater operational range – SeaBeacon® 2 System 6 provides improvements in receiver dynamic range, receiver sensitivity, power consumption and transmitter power.• Available with or without pressurisation - The GMU version of SeaBeacon® 2 System 6 is also available with or without pressurisation. Pressurising racons with nitrogen provides added protection against the corrosive marine environment, seasonal variations in ambient temperature, pressure fluctuations, condensation and accidental submergence. • Dual-token sidelobe suppression – Radars are identified accurately by measuring frequency and pulsewidth. Amplitude values are used to block responses to sidelobes.• User selections – Operating parameters such as quiescent periods, trace length, active period, extended quiescent and standard response code (per IALA recommendations) can be programmed in the field using an optional hand-held keypad or laptop.• Intelligent power management – Users may program quiescent and active time intervals to match performance and power consumption requirements. To further reduce power consumption, if no local radar is detected the racon automatically returns to its quiescent state after a four second active period. Periodic quiescent periods allow the radar operator to view the radar screen ensuring that no targets have been obscured by a racon response.FEATURES • Proportional scaling - Ensures length of racon trace appearing on the radar screen is generally uniform on all range settings.• Monitoring – SeaBeacon® 2 System 6 racons can be linked, via Tideland’s NavLink®, to a manned base station for remote monitor and control functions.• Hazardous use rating – Available for General Marine Use (GMU), ATEX Category 2 or 3 for Hazardous Areas.SeaBeacon® 2Tideland Signal Corporation maintains ISO 9001:2008 accreditation. It is company policy to provide products and services that meet the highest standards of quality in the industry.ISO 9001:2008CertificateNumber: 30061NavLink® and SeaBeacon® are registered trademarks of Tideland Signal Corporation.© Tideland Signal Corporation 2012 H4R16Membership OrganisationsFrequency of Operation X-Band 9.3 to 9.5 GHzS-Band 2.9 to 3.1 GHzFrequency Matching Accuracy ± 2 MHzOutput Power to Antenna 1.0 Watts (30 dBm) Pulsewidth ResponseMinimum 50 nanosecondsMaximum 2000 nanosecondsRacon Response Display ScalingPulsewidth (±50 ns typical) Racon Response (±5 µsec typical)800 nanoseconds to MAX nanoseconds Selected value450 nanoseconds to 800 nanoseconds 75% of selected value215 nanoseconds to 450 nanoseconds 50% of selected value50 nanoseconds to 215 nanoseconds 25% of selected valueSystem Sensitivity X-Band -50 dBmS-Band -50 dBmResponse Rate - Maximum (either band) 10KHzResponse Delay - Maximum (100 metres) 667 nanosecondsRadar Blanking External blanking control ports available System Test MonitorBuilt-in Audible BeeperExternal A Transistor Switch for Go/No GoExternal B RS-232C Communications Port for monitor, control and field programming featuresPower Supply Input VoltageGMU 9 - 36 nominal 12 VDCEx 18 - 32 nominal 24 VDCLighting Protection - Surge Protection 1 millisecond at 3000 voltsQuiescent Power Consumption 0.24 WattsNominal Power ConsumptionLight Traffic 0.75 WattsHeavy Traffic 1.06 WattsQuiescent Period Programmable 0 to 60 secondsExtended Quiescent Programmable selectableActive Period Programmable 4 to 60 secondsAntenna SpecificationsX-BandGain 6 dBiPolarisation HorizontalVertical Divergence 22 degreesEffective Radiated Power 4.0 WattsS-BandGain 6 dBiPolarisation HorizontalVertical Divergence 22 degreesEffective Radiated Power 4.0 WattsS-Band Dual PolarisationGain 1 dBi (Horizontal); 0 dBi (Vertical)Polarisation Horizontal and VerticalVertical Divergence 22 degreesEffective Radiated Power 1.0 to 1.3 WattsSubmersion Capability – Maximum Depth 10 metres (35 feet)Positive pressurisation GMU version available with or withoutDimensionsDiameter (including lift ring) 353 mm (13.9 in)Height 807 mm (31.8 in)Weight (includes 4.5 metre external cable and all stainless steel mounting hardware) – GMU 13.6 kg (30 lbs)Base Housing AluminiumTemperature RangeGMU and ATEX Category 3 -40°C to +70°CATEX Category 2 -40°C to +48°CSPECIFICATIONSNOTE: Specifications are subject to change.ATEX Category 2 or 3 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING DETAIL808mm(31.8”)(GMU & EX)353mm(13.9”)DIA.11.2 mm (0.44”) DIAMETER THRU 3 HOLES (LEVELING) OR 4 HOLES (MOUNTING) EQUALLY SPACED ON A 241.3mm (9.5”) DIAMETER BOLT CIRCLE TIDELAND SIGNAL CORPORATIONCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (Houston, TX)TEL + 1 713-681-6101FAX + 1 713-681-6233EMAIL hq@tidelandsignal.comTIDELAND SIGNAL CORPORATION (Lafayette, LA)TEL + 1 337-269-9113FAX + 1 337-269-9052EMAIL lafayettesales@tidelandsignal.comTIDELAND SIGNAL CANADA LTD (Vancouver and Ottawa)TEL + 1 604-247-0988FAX + 1 604-247-0987EMAIL canada-sales@tidelandsignal.comTIDELAND SIGNAL LTD (Burgess Hill, UK)TEL + 44 (0) 1444-872240FAX + 44 (0) 1444-872241EMAIL sales@tidelandsignal.ltd.ukTIDELAND SIGNAL LTD (Dubai, UAE)TEL + 971 (0) 4-885-5842FAX + 971 (0) 4-885-7352EMAIL sales@tidelandsignal.ltd.ukTIDELAND SIGNAL PTE LTD (Singapore)TEL + 65 6333-0078FAX + 65 6333-0079EMAIL sales@tidelandsignal.com.sgTIDELAND SIGNAL PTE. 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