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T257

T257
  • 24 KHZ CYLINDRICAL TRANSDUCER
  • BROADBAND TRANSMISSION
  • TRANSPONDER
  • RANGE TRACKING
  • COMMUNICATIONS

The Model T257 is designed for use in transponders, beacons, acoustic release mechanisms and data communication systems. 

The nylon base incorporates threaded fastenings and an 'O' ring seal allowing simple and direct mounting onto equipment or pressure housings. 

The T257 is available with or without acoustic calibration, traceable to National Standards.

Technical Specification

Resonant Frequency (Nominal)
  • 24 kHz
Useful Frequency Range
  • 16 kHz to 30 kHz
Beam Pattern Horizontal
  • Omni ± 2 dB
Beam Pattern Vertical
  • Toroidal (See Graph)
Transmit Sensitivity
  • 136 dB re 1μPa/V @ 1m
Receive Sensitivity
  • -190 dB re 1V/μPa
Capacitance at 1 kHz (with 10m cable)
  • 12,000 pF
Transmit Voltage (Abs. Max)
  • 600 Vrms
Transmit Voltage / Duty Cycle (Max)
  • 600 Vrms @ 10%
  • 180 Vrms @ 100%

Mechanical Specification

Operating Depth
  • 2000m
Cable Length
  • 1m standard
  • (Additional lengths supplied to order)
Weight Air/Water (including 10m cable)
  • 0.27 kg / 0.008 kg
Connector
  • Not fitted as standard
  • (Optional Customer Specific)
Operating Temperature
  • -5 to +40 °C
Storage Temperature
  • -40 to +80 °C
Cable Type
  • Ø7mm Polyurethane Jacket, Screened Twisted Pair

Our Company

Formed in 1990, Neptune Sonar is now the leading company in underwater transducer technology, offering one of the world's largest and most comprehensive range of undersea defence and commercial transducers.

Based in the UK, our research and manufacturing operation is located on a 25-acre site in East Yorkshire. With a 60,000 square metre trials lake and a floating calibration laboratory, the site provides an extensive range of facilities supporting every aspect of acoustic transducer development from modelling and design to final product acceptance.

We also provide PZT components from our Zeus Piezoceramics facility in Hessle, East Yorkshire.

Neptune Sonar Limited
Kelk Lake
Kelk
East Yorkshire
YO25 8HG

T: 01262 490234
E: sales@neptune-sonar.co.uk
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