ARC-1 Rapid Action Acoustic Release For Light Loads
Technical Specifications
Size & Construction
27.5" (690 mm) L x 2.25" (57 mm) D, high-impact clear Lexan
Machanism
True burn wire. Wire melts in < 0.01 sec. Works in fresh and salt water. One moving part.
Operating Depth
300 m maximum
Holding Power
20 kg with 2x margin of safety
Mission Life
1 year max. recommended. Estimated battery life is 3 years
Battery
4 x ‘AA’ alkaline and one ‘D’ size 3.6 V lithium cell
Acoustic Control
Control, status and precise ranging. 4096 ID codes. GPS integrated
position logging. Frequency hopping acoustic telemetry, highly resistant to reverberations. 46-52 kHz
Surface station
Standard STM-1 or STM-10, connected to Windows PC. Windows control software.
System Selector Guide
ARC-1
Acoustic release, 20 kg holding power, 300 m depth rating
STM-1/46
Surface station for mounting in dry location, 46 kHz transducer
STM-10/46
Surface station in splash-proof case. For ves sel of opportunity operations.
Special Thanks
The ARC-1 acoustic release was designed in response to a requirement by the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research (P.I.E.R.). Pfleger made this development possible by purchasing a larger number of units, and taking a very active role in the testing of the new design. The project is an excellent example of progress that can be achieved through close cooperation between scientific and commercial members of the underwater industry. Desert Star Systems thanks the team at P.I.E.R. for their ongoing support.
