CNODE® TRANSPONDERS

MINI - MEDIUM FREQUENCY, 4000 M

cNODE® is a family of transponders for underwater acoustic positioning and data link and operates with
both HiPAP®, HPR and cPAP® transceivers. cNODE® operates with either the HiPAP/HPR 400 channels
and telemetry or with the new Cymbal acoustic protocol. The Medium frequency (MF) cNODE® family
consists of the following types, each with a separate product specification sheet:

• cNODE Maxi and cNODE Midi (Medium frequency, 4000 m)

• cNODE Mini (Medium frequency, 4000 m)

The cNODE® design is very modular and covers a large range of applications with its variety of different transducers, internal and
external sensors, housing materials and other add-on functions. Both new configurations and software can easliy be downloaded
from the Transponder Test and Configuration unit (TTC30) without opening the transponder.The floating collar design make the
launch/recovery operation safe and easy. Spare parts for cNODE® are based on the main modules. The cNODE® housing rated for
4000m is manufactured in coated anodized aluminium. Transducer options include an 180 degree omni directional and 40 degree
vertical transducer to ensure the link can be optimized based on water depth and environment.

• Transparent Modem function • Both transponder and responder functions

• Compatible with both Cymbal acoustic protocol for • Internal tilt sensor ± 90°. Accuracy ± 2°
positioning and data link, and HiPAP®/HPR 400 channels • Pressure relief valve and vent screw (safety devices)
and telemetry • External connector for transponder configuration and
• SSBL positioning software update via serial line (TTC30 or TTC Light)
• LBL positioning • Modular design; the transducer, transponder electronics,
• Acoustic data link for command and data transfer battery pack and optional add-ons can be replaced
• Range measurement between transponders (typical, 1 σ individually.
standard deviation):
- Range accuracy: 0.02 m
- Repeatability: 0.01 m
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

MINI MODELS

Examples of models Transponder model name description

cNODE Mini 34-40V
cNODE Mini 34-180 cNODE Mini 3 4 - TD type or - Top section - Bottom end Material
cNODE Mini 34-S Top end cap cap
cNODE Mini 31-80V-St 3 = 30 kHz (Cd302065)
cNODE Mini 31-80V-D-St 4 = 4000 m

Transponder example
cNODE Mini 34-180-St indicates that this transponder is operating in the 30 kHz band, is rated to 4000 metre depths,
with a 180° transducer beam width and all modules are made from stainless steel.

COMMON FEATURES FOR ALL MINI MODELS

Depth rating 4000 m

Operating temperature -5°C to +55°C

Aluminium (Alu) transponders can only consist of Aluminium modules

Stainless steel (St) transponders can only consist of Stainless steel modules
Transducers

Model TD180 TD40V TD30H TD80V

Beam width 180° 40° vertical 30° horizontal 80° vertical

Receiver sensitivity 100 dB 90 dB 100 dB 85 dB

Source level - max. 190 dB 203 dB 194 dB 188 dB

Dimensions (L x D) 70.5 x Ø88 71 x Ø100 123 x Ø77 36.5 x Ø80

Models (material) Alu and St Alu and St Alu and St St (Depth rating; 1000 m)
333059 (Alu) 332186 (Alu) 361662 (Alu)
Part number 352910 (St)
320885 (St) 365401 (St) 375760 (St)

TDR - Remote transducers for Split transponders (S)

Transducer
Model TDR180 TDR40V TDR30H TDR30V
cable (6 m)
Beam width 180° 40° vertical 30° horizontal 30° vertical -

Receiver sensitivity 100 dB 90 dB 100 dB 85 dB -

Source level - max. 190 dB 203 dB 194 dB 188 dB -

Dimensions (L x D) 209.8 x Ø88 71 x Ø100 123 x Ø77 36.5 x Ø80 -

Models (material) Alu and St Alu and St Alu and St Alu and St -

349742 (Alu) 349743 (Alu) 345773 (Alu) 333445 (Alu)

Part number 345772
375361 (St) 375360 (St) 375359 (St) 370447 (St)

Top end cap Top section module Bottom end cap module

Split transponder (S) for

Model Model Depth sensor (Dx) Model Basic end cap
remote transducer
Dimensions (L x D) 31.5 x Ø85 Dimensions (L x D) 154 x Ø85 Dimensions (L x D) 31.5 x Ø85

Models (material) Alu and St Models (material) Alu and St Models (material) Alu and St

349750 (Alu) 383197 (Alu) 332020 (Alu)

Part number Part number Part number
330071 (St) 353515 (St) 349131 (St)

- - Accuracy 0.1% FS - -

Tube Chassis with PCB Battery

Coating Polyurethane Part number 329992 Type NiHM, rechargeable

• 60 days quiescent
Models (material) Alu and St - - Battery lifetime • No. of replies: 30.000
to 750.000
Dimensions (L x D) 495 x Ø85 - - - -

381646 (Alu)
Part number - - Part number 290-220675
381343 (St)
Floating collar Power AC/DC unit Battery charger

For aluminium transponders Input 110/230 VAC Battery charger, NiMH

Part number 366186 Output 15 VDC/300 W Part number 290-220687

Dimensions (L xD) 845 x 318 Dimensions (L x D) 309 x Ø85 Diemsions (L x D) 355 x 256

Depth rating 4000 m Models (material) Alu and St Weight 2.9 kg

346471 (Alu)
- - Part number - -
367386 (St)

Accessories

TTC 30 - Transponder Test and Configuration unit*

Frequency band: Medium frequency (MF)
Part number: 345775 * See separate TTC 30
The unit comes with: Product Specification for more
• Test transducer information.
• Serial line cable
• Charger cable

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

Mini 34-80V-D-St

Weight in air: 15.4 kg

Weight in water: 11.4 kg

Mini 34-40V

Weight in air: 6.7 kg

Weight in water: 3.4 kg

cNODE®
modular
design
378499 Rev B/October 2017

Specifications subject to change without any further notice.

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