PACS Portable Acoustic Calibration System

Highly accurate, easy-to-use testing system for sound source calibration

PACS is an easy-to-use system allowing the user to perform a variety of tests for sound source calibration. Due to its portability, PACS can be used from vessels of opportunity in various size bodies of water, or in-house test tank setups.

Description

  • Transmitting Voltage Response (TVR) of sound sources
  • Transmitting Current Response (TIR) of sound sources
  • Receive sensitivity of hydrophones
  • Source level measurements
  • Complex impedance/admittance curves
  • Frequency Range: 5 Hz to 200 kHz
  • Maximum Drive Voltage: 250 Vrms *higher drive voltages available with step-up transformer
  • Maximum Drive Current: 60A rms
  • Maximum Amplifier Power: 4 kW
  • DAQ: 16Bit, 2MHz simultaneous sample rate
  • Weight: 56 KG
  • Size: 76cm x 59cm x 36CM
Included Components
  • Data Acquisition Unit (DAQ)
  • Power Amplifier
  • Variable Gain Pre-amplifier
  • GTI Reference Hydrophone
  • Voltage and Current Monitors
  • ‘GTI Calibrate’ Software
  • Laptop Computer
  • Ruggedized Rack Mount
Add-On Options
  • Step-up Transformer
  • Beam Pattern Package
  • GTI Sound Projector(s)
    • Various models can be customized
  • Underwater Extension Cables
  • PACS User Training