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Our surface stations support both short and long baseline tracking and navigation applications. These stations can also be used to retrieve data from subsurface instrumentation (MANTA systems), to communicate and supervise divers, and for a variety of other applications. The surface stations require a Windows 95 or Windows NT computer, which is used for data display and control. You must also purchase DiveBase, surface station tracking and navigation software. Model STM-10 is designed for small boat and vessel of opportunity jobs. This station is housed in a rugged watertight carrying case which also accommodates the Rocky ruggedized notebook computer or another suitable notebook. The STM-10 powers the notebook computer and can run for 20 hours on its internal rechargeable batteries. It can also be powered by 95 to 250 V AC line supply. The lower cost model STM-1 is housed in a small sheet metal chassis that either slides into a drive bay of a PC or may be used as a tabletop device. The STM-1 is only suitable for dry environments. Surface Station Specifications
Model | STM-1 | STM-10 |
Applications | tracking, data acquisition communication and remote control; for installation in dry environment | tracking, data acquisition, communication and remote control; for small boat and vessel of opportunity applications |
Size | 216 mm x 146 mm x 38 mm | 470 mm x 343 mm x 195 mm |
Frequency of operation | 34 kHz - 42 kHz standard; other frequencies optional | 34 kHz - 42 kHz standard; other frequencies optional |
Power options | 12 V DC (boat or PC power) or 95 - 250 VAC (line voltage) | internal battery or 95 - 250 VAC |
Operating hours per charge | n/a | 20 hours, including power to notebook |
Battery charge time | n/a | 18 hours |
Maximum range | 500 to 1000 meters | 500 to 1000 meters |
Sonar transducers | up to three cable mounted "over the side" transducers | up to three cable mounted "over the side" transducers |
Chassis | sheet metal chassis for desk-top use or mount in PC drive bay | watertight rugged carrying case; also accommodates and powers notebook computer |
Computer requirement | Windows 95 or NT machine; DiveBase surface station software | Windows 95 or NT notebook mounted on instrument panel; optimized for Rocky ruggedized notebook; DiveBase surface station software |
Included accessories | power supply, data cable, three "over the side" sonar transducers on 16 m cables (32 m optional) | power cord, data cable, three "over the side" sonar transducers on 16 m cables (32 m optional) |
Price | $3600* | $6000* |
* Prices are for customers in the
United States & Canada. Pricing for overseas customers is 10% higher to account for
the higher cost of customer support.