Synapse

Flexible Precision

Stockpile a few dozen nodes, grab however many a survey’s parameters may need, connect them and “go.”

Every node is identical and interchangeable. Instead of humans micro-managing sensor relationships, they figure it out independently. One of the sensors takes charge, coordinates data from the network and sends it to the humans topside.

If you add another sensor, the sensor in charge recognizes and integrates the new sensor.
Less downtime can lower on-vessel equipment setup from half a day to half an hour.

Applications:

Ideal for integrations

Deployments:

AUV/ASVROVSide Scan

Next Gen Architecture

A self-organizing network that sets itself up, so you don’t have to.

New 20hz optically pumped rubidium sensor

More definition: Get tighter survey tracks with more compact mags.

Built in pressure, altimeter, and tilt IMU — no external attachments needed (optional).

Build Quality

Specialization matters

Compact Mag

At 86 x 7.6 cm weighs 3.5 kg consuming 4.5 W power.

Neutrally-buoyant for any deployment

Conventional or unmanned, above and below the surface.

Start at 1, Scale to 30

Stockpile nodes and grab however many your survey demands — right-size up to 30 without reconfiguring.

More Definition

Get sharper data with 20hz sampling rate and 0.01 nT sensitivity and tighter survey tracks with more compact mags.

Make Synapse a perfect fit for your application.

Size + Weight

Magnetometer
Length: 89 cm
Diameter: 7.6 cm (tube), 24 cm (fin)
Weight in air: 3.5 kg
Weight in water: Neutral

With Altimeter
Combined length: 94 cm
Combined weight in air: 4.7 kg
Weight in water: Neutral

Sensor Options

Tuned Overhauser for absolute accuracy
(Coming Soon)

Operating Zones: Worldwide
Measurement Type: Scalar

Absolute Accuracy: 0.1 nT
Sensitivity: 0.01 nT (0.02 nT optional)
Counter Sensitivity: 0.001 nT
Resolution: 0.001 nT
Dead Zone: NONE
Heading Error: NONE
Temperature Drift: NONE
Gradient Tolerance: > 10,000 nT/m
Range: 18,000 – 120,000 nT
Sampling Rates: 4 Hz – 0.1 Hz

Rubidium Laser Pumped for rapid sampling

Operating Zones: Worldwide
Measurement Type: Scalar

Absolute Accuracy: TBD
Sensitivity: 0.01 nT
Resolution: 0.001 nT
Dead Zone: 1 Zone (+\- 6° from center) Sensor can be easily rotated for worldwide operation
Gradient Tolerance: > 10,000 nT/m
Range: 18,000 – 120,000 nT
Sampling Rates: up to 20 hz

Operation

Operating Zones: Worldwide
Depth rating: 1000m (Optional larger pressure housing for greater depth rating)
Power Consumption: 4.5 W per node (7 W with altimeter and IMU)
Power Supply: 24 VDC (120-240 VAC compatible) (Acceptable range 9-30 VDC)

Data

Interface: USB or RS232
Communication: WiFi web interface (access point mode) RS-232, 9600 bps

System

Integrated
Network Status LED
Leak Detector

Optional
Altimeter: Narrow beam 200 kHz, 0.01 m resolution, 100 m range
Tilt IMU: Full Euler-angle attitude solution, 0.01° resolution (pitch, roll, yaw)
Pressure/Depth sensor

Cable Options

Standard Tow Cable
(FSK)

Conductor: Twisted pair (2)
Strength Member: Vectran Braid
Breaking Strength: 2,700 kg
Working Load: 450 kg
Outer Diameter: 10.4 mm
Weight in Air: 120 g/m
Weight in Water: 30 g/m
Cable Termination: Field Replaceable
Data interface: FSK
Material: Yellow PU
Ideal for: Heavy duty towing over FSK

Standard Tow Cable
(RS-232)

Conductor: Twisted Quad (4)
Strength Member: Aramid Braid
Breaking Strength: 2000 kg
Working Load: 340 kg
Outer Diameter: 10.2 mm
Weight in Air: 115 g/m
Weight in Water: 31 g/m
Cable Termination: Field Replaceable
Data interface: RS-232 (or FSK)
Material: Light Blue PU
Ideal for: Heavy duty towing over RS-232

Marine Tow Cable
(Light Duty)

Conductor: Twisted Quad (4)
Strength Member: Vectran Braid
Breaking Strength: 365 kg
Working Load: 75 kg
Outer Diameter: 6.9 mm
Weight in Air: 57 g/m
Weight in Water: 18 g/m
Cable Termination: No
Data interface: RS-232 or (FSK + CAN)
Material: Black PU
Ideal for: Light-med duty towing (AUV, ASV, SSS, H-Grad)

Integration Cable
(EIVA Integration)

Conductor: 3 Twisted Pair, 3 Single – (9)
Strength Member: Aramid Braid
Breaking Strength: 360 kg
Working Load: 70 kg
Outer Diameter: 0.97 cm
Weight in Air: 113 g/m
Weight in Water: 30 g/m
Cable Termination: No
Data interface: RS-232 + CAN
Material: Black PU
Ideal for: EIVA Scanfish Katria intergration

Software

BOB Survey Software

Easily plan, configure, execute, and analyze your survey –free and native for all our magnetometers. Add-on: Make near-time Total Field and Analytic Signal maps from your survey data.

Overview