Subsonus Tag
Subsonus Tag is a battery-powered acoustic positioning transponder that operates with the Subsonus USBL.
Position Accuracy
0.25 m
Range
1,000 m
Depth Rating
2,000 m
Battery Life
18 months
Subsonus Tag is a low-cost acoustic positioning transponder that operates with the Subsonus USBL. It features an integrated battery, wireless charging, and a pressure tolerant display. Ultra-low-power consumption allows operation for up to 18 months on one charge.
Features
Ultra-Long Battery Life
Subsonus Tag features a revolutionary acoustic processing architecture that allows it to achieve an unparalleled battery life of up to 18 months in slow update applications.
Multi-track Technology
Multiple Subsonus Tags can be deployed in the same area and tracked using one surface Subsonus unit. Each tag has a unique address and can be assigned a name for easy identification.
Integrated Display
Subsonus Tag features a pressure tolerant display that allows divers to receive and respond to messages from the surface. The electronic paper technology consumes no power between updates of the screen graphics.
Hermetically Sealed
The revolutionary design of Subsonus Tag features total encapsulation of the electronics and batteries. This offers unparalleled reliability with no servicing required.
Completely Wireless
Subsonus Tag contains a Qi compatible wireless power receiver for convenient battery charging without using connectors. Tags can be quickly configured and updated from a smartphone using bluetooth.
Applications
Diver Tracking
ROV
Subsea Asset Tracking
Net Tracking
Specifications
Positioning
Acoustics
Sensors
Display
Battery
Hardware
Downloads
Datasheet
Reference Manual
3D Model
Subsonus Tag Firmware
Version 2.1
18 Jan 2024
The latest firmware for all Subsonus Tag hardware versions. This can be loaded onto Subsonus Tag using the Subsonus Tag Manager Android app. Subsonus Tag firmware v2.1 must be used with Subsonus firmware v3.0 or newer. Refer to the release notes for further details.
Version 1.3
17 Dec 2019
Pre-version 2.0 firmware for all Subsonus Tag hardware versions. This can be loaded onto Subsonus Tag using the Subsonus Tag Manager Android app. Subsonus Tag firmware v1.3 must be used with Subsonus running firmware v2.4. Refer to the release notes for further details.
Subsonus Tag Manager
Version 2.1
9 Nov 2023
Subsonus Tag Manager is an Android app for configuring, checking the status and updating the firmware of Subsonus Tag.
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