Edgetech 8242XS Release

Edgetech 8242XS Acoustic Release

The 8242XS Acoustic Release Transponder is a field-proven, reliable, and versatile mooring instrument.

The 8242XS is made entirely of Nickel Aluminum Bronze alloy with titanium closure hardware for very long deployments with no corrosion. The acoustic status reply includes tilt and release state. The command structure is proven in the toughest acoustic environments anywhere.

Many of these releases are over 15 years old and still in use.

Applications

Deep Water Mooring

Features

  • Release load of 5,500 kg
  • Longest history of reliability in the industry
  • Nickel Aluminum Bronze alloy construction
  • Titanium closure hardware
  • Transponder for positioning and recovery
  • Several battery configuration options for long life
  • Secure command coding
  • Options: I/O communication
  • Pressure activation
  • External On/Off
  • Extended battery life

Key Features

Up to 25-hour mission duration

Speeds up to 4.2 knots

Increased module payload capacity

Search and recovery

Hydrography

Deep sea mineral exploration

Marine & Fisheries research

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