Kongsberg SPT 3 Series User manual

SPTandMPTx3xseries
SSBL Positioning Transponder (SPT)
Multifunction Positioning Transponder (MPT)
(Cd5953)
Instruction Manual

SPTandMPTx3xseries
SSBL Positioning Transponder (SPT)
Multifunction Positioning Transponder (MPT)
Warning Due to safety rules, the safety information for
transponder and transponder battery must be
read before handling transponders or separate
transponder batteries. Refer to:
- Safety information for transponder and
transponder battery chapter on page 138.

Document history
Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by
L20.09.09 GM SER JEF
Updated layout. Reorganised information -- transponder and battery deliv-
ered as separate units. Implemented battery weight. Removed MPT
331/DuBSi. Minor corrections in the text.
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document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Maritime. No part of this document
may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information
contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written
consent of Kongsberg Maritime.
Disclaimer
Kongsberg Maritime endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is
correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omission.
Warning
The equipment to which this manual applies must only be used for the purpose for
which it was designed. Improper use or maintenance may cause damage to the
equipment and/or injury to personnel. The user must be familiar with the contents of the
appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment. Kongsberg
Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper
installation, use or maintenance of the equipment.
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Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1........................................
Manual contents 1...............................................
Abbreviations 1.................................................
BASIC TRANSPONDER INFORMATION 2......................
How to handle a transponder 3.....................................
General transponder description 4..................................
Transponder identification 4.......................................
Applications 6..................................................
SPT specific applications 6...................................
MPT specific applications 6..................................
HPR and HiPAP compatibility 6....................................
Available transponders 7..........................................
Transponder model identification principles 9.........................
Model name 9.............................................
Model number 9............................................
Options 9.................................................
Housing material 10..........................................
Transponder models description 11..................................
Basic models 11.............................................
Versions 11.................................................
Beam patterns 14.................................................
Auxiliary equipment 15...........................................
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16...............................
Source level and receiver sensitivity 16...............................
Common specifications 17.........................................
Release units 17..................................................
Version/DT 17...................................................
Sensors 17.................................................
Version/R and /DTR 18............................................
Version/RspSx 110 Vac 18..........................................
Version/DTDuB and DTRDuB 18....................................
Stainless steel transponders 19......................................
Version/I 19................................................
Version/II 19................................................
Version/SU 19..............................................
Floating collars 20................................................
Guiding collars 20................................................
Mounting brackets 20.............................................
Battery weight 21............................................
Lithium battery label 22.......................................
External connectors 23............................................

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TRANSPONDER SET-UP AND OPERATION 26...................
System set-up 27.................................................
Pre-deployment checks 27.........................................
Pigtail 27.......................................................
Transponder in operation 28...................................
Transponder not in operation 29................................
Mounting 29....................................................
Deployment 29..................................................
Ready for operation 29............................................
Positioning of a transponder 30......................................
Operation 30....................................................
Transponder in use 30.............................................
Sensor information 30.............................................
DT sensors 30..............................................
Inclinometer sensors 31.......................................
Responder function 32............................................
Recovery 32.....................................................
Storage 33......................................................
Release mechanism - stainless steel models 34.........................
Operation 34................................................
Setting the release mechanism 34...............................
Release mechanism - aluminium models 35...........................
Setting the release mechanism 37...............................
Storage 38.................................................
BATTERIES 39....................................................
Battery layout 40.................................................
Battery specification 40...........................................
Battery replacement 40............................................
Battery capacity 41...............................................
Battery lifetime at operation 42.....................................
Lithium battery packs 42..........................................
Lithium battery storage 44.....................................
Alkaline battery pack 45...........................................
Alkaline battery storage 46....................................
Rechargeable battery pack 47.......................................
How to connect the transponder battery 48............................
Important information 48......................................
Procedure 49...............................................
How to mount the transponder battery 50..............................
How to replace a transponder battery 51..............................
Procedure 51...............................................
TRANSPONDER CONFIGURATION 53...........................
Frequency bands 54...............................................
Acoustic telemetry - basics 54......................................

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Switch settings - basics 54.........................................
HPR 400/HiPAP channels 55.......................................
HPR 400 system 55..........................................
HiPAP system 55............................................
Acoustic coding principle 55...................................
HPR 400 channels and positioning frequencies 56..................
HPR 300 channels 58.............................................
HPR 300 command function 58................................
HPR 300 frequencies and switch settings 58......................
Responder and external power functions 61............................
Double inclinometer 61............................................
MAINTENANCE 62...............................................
Preventive maintenance 62.........................................
Testing the transponder 62.........................................
Dismantling the transponder 63.....................................
Replacement of circuit boards 65....................................
Rx board, Tx board and Microcontroller board 65..................
Rx-amplifier matching board and motherboard 66..................
Replacement of the transducer 66....................................
SPT 133 unit, the MPT 339 and MPT 139 series 66................
SPT 331 and MPT 331 series 67................................
Remove the bottom end cap / release unit 67...........................
Transponder assembly 68..........................................
Transducer handling 69............................................
Source level adjustment 69.........................................
SPT/MPT 110 Vac transponder-power module 70.......................
MAIN PARTS 71..................................................
Transducer 73...................................................
Housing 73......................................................
Bottom end cap / Release unit 73....................................
Circuit boards 74.................................................
Transmitter board (Tx) 75.....................................
Receiver board (Rx) 76.......................................
Rx amplifier matching board 77................................
Microcontroller board 78......................................
Switches 78................................................
Motherboard 79.............................................
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 80.....................................
Anchor-weight 80................................................
Floating rope 80.................................................
Auxiliary equipment supplied by
Kongsberg Maritime 80...........................................

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SPARE PARTS 85.................................................
Introduction 85..................................................
Codes used 85...................................................
Accessories 87...................................................
Sensors 88......................................................
Batteries 88.....................................................
SPT 331/St transponder 89.........................................
SPT 331/R-St transponder 91.......................................
SPT 331/I-St transponder 95........................................
SPT 331/II-St transponder 97.......................................
SPT 331/RspSx 110 Vac-St transponder 102............................
SPT 331 basic transponder 104.......................................
SPT 331/R transponder 106.........................................
SPT 331/RspSx 110 Vac transponder 108...............................
SPT 133/RspSx 110 Vac SU-St transponder 110.........................
Transducer unit 112...........................................
MPT 339/St transponder 114........................................
MPT 339/DTR-St transponder 116....................................
MPT 339/DTRspSx 110 Vac-St transponder 118.........................
MPT 339/DTR transponder 120......................................
Magnetic release mechanism 122.....................................
MPT 339/DT transponder 123.......................................
MPT 331/DTDuB-St transponder 124.................................
MPT 331/DTRDuB-St transponder 126................................
MPT 331/DTDuB transponder 127....................................
MPT 331/DTRDuB transponder 129..................................
MPT 139/St transponder 130........................................
MPT 139/DT-St transponder 132.....................................
MPT 139/DTR-St transponder 134....................................
MPT 139/DTRspSx 110 Vac-St transponder 136.........................
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TRANSPONDER AND
TRANSPONDER BATTERY 138....................................
Identification of the products and company 139.........................
Product name 139............................................
Range of battery products 139...................................
Company address 139.........................................
Emergency contact 139........................................
Composition and information on ingredients 140........................
Battery chemistry 140.........................................
Battery weight and lithium content 140...........................
Battery cell manufacturers/types 140.............................
Battery design 141............................................

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Hazards identification 141..........................................
Danger of explosions 141......................................
Noxious gases 142............................................
First-aid measures 142.............................................
Fire-fighting measures 142..........................................
Accidental release measures 143.....................................
Handling and storage 143...........................................
Recovering a ”functioning” transponder 143.......................
Recovering a ”failing” transponder 144...........................
Handling a heated or self-heated transponder 144...................
Handling a transponder if relief valve opens 145....................
Opening a transponder with defect/possible defect battery 145.........
Opening a ”functioning”’ transponder 145.........................
Handling heated or warm separate battery 146......................
Handling transpondersand separatetransponderbatteriesin caseofanexternal
fire 146.....................................................
Storage 146.................................................
Exposure controls and personals protection 147.........................
Physical and chemical properties 147..................................
Stability and reactivity 147..........................................
Toxiclogical information 148........................................
Ecological information 148.........................................
Disposal considerations 148.........................................
Transport information 149..........................................
Regulatory information 149.........................................
Other information 149..............................................
DRAWING FILE 150...............................................
Drawings 150.....................................................
INDEX 176.........................................................

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Manual contents
This manual describes all the Kongsberg Maritime SPT and
MPT transponders, for deep water use - 3000 m rated.
It provides general information, technical specifications,
operating instructions, maintenance procedures and battery
information and safety procedures. It also includes spare parts
lists and outline dimension drawings for each of the transponder
units.
Abbreviations
BOP Blow Out Preventer
HiPAP High Precision Acoustic Positioning
HPR Hydroacoustic Position Reference
LBL Long Base Line
LF Low Frequency
MF Medium Frequency
MPT Multifunction Positioning Transponder
N/A Not Applicable
NC Not Connected
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
SPT SSBL Positioning Transponder
SSBL Super -Short Base Line
TP TransPonder

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BASIC TRANSPONDER INFORMATION
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overall description
of the transponders included in this manual.
Topics
→How to handle a transponder on page 3
→General transponder description on page 4
→Transponder identification on page 4
→Applications on page 6
→HPR and HiPAP compatibility on page 6
→Available transponders on page 7
→Transponder model identification principles on page 9
→Transponder models description on page 11
→Beam patterns on page 14
→Auxiliary equipment on page 15

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How to handle a transponder
Each transponder is delivered with separate battery. Standard
battery is a Lithium battery.
Warning Due to safety rules, the transponder must be
handle with care. Refer to:
- Safety information for transponder and
transponder battery chapter on page 138.
Figure 1 Special precautions to avoid personnel injury
(CD5978)

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General transponder description
The SPT and MPT x3x transponder series are designed for use
with the Kongsberg Maritime HiPAP and HPR systems. The
following are available:
•SPT 331 transponder series
•SPT 133 transponder unit
•MPT 339 transponder series
•MPT 331 transponder series
•MPT 139 transponder series
→Examples of the transponders are shown in figure on page 5.
All models have an acoustic telemetry link for command and
data transfer.
The transponder unit is designed with a modular construction
such that the transducer, transponder electronics, battery pack
and options (where applicable) can be replaced individually.
A transponder is normally a self-contained unit, its power being
provided from an internal battery pack.
All units are designed for ROV manipulator handling.
The transponder may be secured to a subsea structure using
mounting brackets, or fitted with an anchor weight and floating
collar for location on the open seabed.
Transponder identification
An identification clamp ring is tightened around the transponder
body. This ring is engraved with:
•Transponder name
•Transponder registration number
•Unique serial number
•Frequency channel
•Type of battery
The figure shows an identification clamp ring for a transponder
that uses channel 57 and includes a lithium battery. Name and
serial number is engraved on the other side -see illustrations in
the Spare parts section.

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Figure 2 Example of identification clamp ring
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(Cd5976)
If the TP configuration and battery is changed, the channel
number (I) and the type of battery (II) can be altered by setting
pegs into different holes in the clamp.
Figure 3 Examples of SPT and MPT transponders
(CD3864a)
MPT 339/
RspSx 110 Vac
SPT 331/II

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Applications
On interrogation, all models will reply with either a single- or a
multi-pulse response. The response information depends on the
application. All SPT and MPT models can be used in the
following applications:
•SSBL positioning
•Acoustic release
•Telemetry of sensor data
•Depth and temperature measurement
•Responder function
SPT specific applications
The following application can be used with the SPT only:
•Inclination measurement
•Differential inclination measurement
MPT specific applications
The following applications can be used with the MPT only:
•LBL positioning
•Self positioning
•Range measuring
HPR and HiPAP compatibility
All the 33x transponders are compatible with the Kongsberg
Maritime HiPAP systems and HPR 400 MF.
The 13x transponders are compatible with the Kongsberg
Maritime HPR 400 LF system.

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Available transponders
This manual covers the following transponders:
Transponder
series Model Housing material
SPT 331
SPT 331/St Basic unit Stainlesssteel
SPT 331 Basic unit Aluminium
SPT 331/R-St Release Stainlesssteel
SPT 331/R Release Aluminium
SPT 331/I-St Inclinometer Stainless steel
SPT 331/II-St Two sets of Inclinometer,
differential measurement
Stainlesssteel
SPT 331/
RspSx110 Vac-St
Responder with Short tube,
backup battery and 110 Vac
power supply
Stainlesssteel
SPT 331/RspSx 110 Vac Responder with Short tube,
backup battery and 110 Vac
power supply
Aluminium
SPT 133
SPT 133/
RspSx 110 Vac SU-St
Responder with Short tube,
backup battery, split trans-
ducer and 110 Vac power
supply
Stainlesssteel
MPT 339
MPT 339/St Basic unit Stainless steel
MPT 339/DT Depth, Temperature Aluminium
MPT 339/DTR-St Depth, Temperature and
Release
Stainlesssteel
MPT 339/DTR Depth, Temperature and
Release
Aluminium
MPT 339/
DTRspSx 110 Vac-St Responder with Short tube,
backup battery and 110 Vac
power supply
Stainlesssteel

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Transponder
series Model Housing material
MPT 331
MPT 331/DTDuB-St Depth and Temperature
with Dual Beam
Stainlesssteel
MPT 331/DTRDuB-St Depth, Temperature and
Release with Dual Beam
Stainlesssteel
MPT 331/DTDuB Depth and Temperature
with Dual Beam
Aluminium
MPT 331/DTRDuB Depth, Temperature and
Release with Dual Beam
Aluminium
MPT 139
MPT 139/St Basic unit Stainlesssteel
MPT 139/DT-St Depth and Temperature Stainlesssteel
MPT 139/DTR-St Depth, Temperature and
Release
Stainlesssteel
MPT 139/
DTRspSx 110 Vac-St
Depth, Temperature, Re-
sponder with Short tube,
backup battery and
110 Vac power supply
Stainlesssteel

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Transponder model identification principles
The transponder name consists of the model name, the model
number and any options included.
The name contains three letters followed by three digits. The
letters after the numbers describe the option (see example
below).
Model name
SPT = SSBL Positioning Transponder.
MPT = Multifunction Positioning Transponder.
Model number
The three digits describe:
Digit 1: frequency band
Digit 2: depth rating
Digit 3: beamwidth
The following are available:
1st digit 2nd digit 3rd digit
Frequency band Depth rating Transducer
beamwidth
1 = 12 kHz
3 = 30 kHz
3 = 3000 m 1=+15_
3=+30_
9=+90_
Options
The combination of letters after the number describes the
options contained in the unit. The following options are
available:
DT Depth and Temperature sensors
R Release mechanism
RspSx110 Vac Responder, Short tube, small backup battery
and power supply
I Inclinometer (one unit)
II Inclinometer - the unit is divided into two
containers (differential inclination)
DuB Dual Beam

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S Split housing and transducer
U Unlisted function which is custom specified
⇒ See unit (reg. no 102-210480) and
description on page 12.
Housing material
Aluminium is the standard housing material. If Stainless steel is
used, the abbreviation “St” is added to the transponder name
(see example below).
Example: MPT 339/DTR-St
The example given (MPT 339/DTR-st) therefore indicates that
the transponder unit is an Multifunction Positioning
Transponder, operating in the 30 kHz band, rated to 3000 meters
depth, with a 90_beamwidth, and including the Depth and
Temperature sensors and Release mechanism. The housing
material is Stainless steel.