Benthos R-Series Acoustic Release for Reliability

An Acoustic Release is a common oceanographic tool used for the deployment and recovery of valuable underwater equipment.  The Release will remain secured to the anchor of a buoyant instrument until it is acoustically commanded to release it to the surface.

Teledyne Benthos R-Series Acoustic Releases are an ideal choice for easy, cost-effective and reliable recovery of valuable oceanographic instrumentation and data. Every R-Series release is tested to its rated depth to ensure system reliability. The frequency hopping acoustic communication scheme ensures reliable transmissions and field replaceable batteries minimise the need for factory service.

Benthos release accessories make life easy at sea. The “Testit” Hand Held Acoustic Tester enables in-air acoustic testing of all Benthos R-Series acoustic releases prior to deployment. The “Releaseit” Shallow Water Deck Unit enables basic release operations with up to 3k slant range.

With rated depths from 500m to 12,00m and loads from 800kg to 4,540kg Benthos releases meet a broad application range.