DK Series Underwater Accoustic Beacons
 Dukane Corporation, the
world leader in underwater acoustic beacon development and sales, has a continuing commitment to provide the most overall cost effective
product to the Aviation Industry. Dukane is committed to supplying the highest quality product available, which includes a
separate water tank test and plotting for each DK Series Beacon. The customer support you can expect is also second-to-none.
DK Series Underwater Acoustic Beacons carry the tradition of the N15F210B, but with the addition of an extended useful life. These beacons are designed
to provide the outstanding performance and reliability the AviationIndustry has come to expect.
Features
- Utilizes improved low voltage technology
- Battery characteristics:
- Single cell
- Non-hazardous
- Six year life
- Solid cathode chemistry
- Less active, more stable chemistry
- High tolerance for rough handling
- Manufactured to the same high quality design and test standards providing the high reliability you have come to expect.
- Meets or exceeds all the FAA requirements without the need of any modification to existing mounting hardware
Compare DK Series
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DK100 |
DK120 |
DK130 |
DK140 |
| 6 year useful life |
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| Current Mounting Hardware |
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| Factory Overhaul |
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| Authorized by FAA to TSO-C121 |
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| Longer Operating Life |
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| High Tolerance for Rough Handling |
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| Operation in water of depths to 20,000 feet |
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| Water Tank Test |
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| Sealed Unit |
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| Field Replaceable Battery |
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Specifications
| Operating Frequency: |
37.5 kHz ± 1 kHz |
| Operating Depth: |
Surface to 20,000 feet |
| Pulse Length: |
Not less than 9 milliseconds |
| Pulse Repetition Rate: |
Not less than 0.9 pulse per second |
| Useful Life: |
Six years |
| Operating Life: |
30 days (minimum) |
| Acoustic Output, Initial: |
1060 dynes/cm2rms pressure at 1 meter (160.5 dB) |
| Acoustic Output, After 30 days: |
700 dynes/cm2rms pressure at 1 meter (157.0 dB) |
| Operating Temperature: |
28º F to 100º F |
| Actuation: |
Fresh or salt water, surface to 20,000 feet |
| Radiation Pattern: |
Rated output over 80 percent of sphere |
| Size: |
1.3" diameter x 4" long (DK100/DK120)
1.3" diameter x 2.97" long (DK130/DK140) |
| Weight: |
Less than 7 oz (including battery) (DK100/DK120)
Less than 4.9 oz (including battery)(DK130/DK140) |
| Power Source: |
Lithium Battery
Field Replaceable for Model DK120/DK140 |
| FAA Authorized: |
TSO-C121 |
Warranty
The DK Series beacons have a 6 year warranty.
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