» Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
The new standard: PT9 Ninety
IMO resolution MSC.333(90): On ships which are built on or after July 1, 2014, underwater locating devices must ensure a regulatory transmission time of at least 90 days.
Description
Minimum Performance Standards
✓ SAE AS8045A
✓ IEC 61996-1 (2013-05) Ed. 2.0
This standard incorporates the applicable parts of the performance standards included in IMO Resolution MSC.333(90).
Dimensions
✓ Length 98mm (3,85 inch), Diameter 33mm (1,3 inch) same as PT9 C-Proof
✓ Weight: 187 g (6.6 ounces)
Power source
✓ Self-contained, lithium battery (field replaceable)
✓ Non restricted for transport (UN3091/PI970)
Operating Details
✓ Actuation: Automatically by both, fresh and salt water, at all depths from 0.15 m/0.5 ft to 6096 m/20000 ft within 4 hours after immersion
✓ Operating Temperature: -2 °C (28 °F) to +38 °C (100 °F).
✓ Radiation Pattern: 80% of a spherical pattern
✓ Operating Frequency: 37.5 ± 1 kHz
✓ Operating Life: 90 days
Minimum Performance Standards
✓ SAE AS8045A
✓ IEC 61996-1 (2013-05) Ed. 2.0
This standard incorporates the applicable parts of the performance standards included in IMO Resolution MSC.333(90).
Dimensions
✓ Length 98mm (3,85 inch), Diameter 33mm (1,3 inch) same as PT9 C-Proof
✓ Weight: 187 g (6.6 ounces)
Power source
✓ Self-contained, lithium battery (field replaceable)
✓ Non restricted for transport (UN3091/PI970)
Operating Details
✓ Actuation: Automatically by both, fresh and salt water, at all depths from 0.15 m/0.5 ft to 6096 m/20000 ft within 4 hours after immersion
✓ Operating Temperature: -2 °C (28 °F) to +38 °C (100 °F).
✓ Radiation Pattern: 80% of a spherical pattern
✓ Operating Frequency: 37.5 ± 1 kHz
✓ Operating Life: 90 days