Online Electronics Ltd

Online House
266, Auchmill Road
Aberdeen, AB21 9NB
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 0044-1224-714714
Fax:0044-1224-710101
email: info@online-electronics.com
www.online-electronics.com FM 515969
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OnlinE’s series of high specification micro-processor con-
trolled Pingers have been developed for use as advanced
acoustic Pig Pingers and for other subsea marking and re-
location functions.
During pipeline operations it is always necessary to know
when a pig has left the launching trap and when it ar-
rives at the receiver. Until located and released, a lost pig
means expense in vessel, equipment and personnel costs.
OnlinE Pingers give contractors a fast track to a stuck pig
location.
The OnlinE product range of Pig Pingers consists of three
models, to allow use in pipeline diameters from 150mm
(6”) upwards. All three precision engineered models are
housed in stainless steel for maximum reliability and mini-
mum maintenance. These heavy duty beacons are rated to
operating depths:
Model 601- 1830m
Model 601A- 3000m
Model 801- 3000m
(High Pressure version) 4500m
Model 1201- 3000m
436 mm (17.2”)
Acoustic Pig Pingers are fitted to a pig for use in fluid filled
offshore pipelines. The acoustic signal generated by the
programmable micro-processor controlled Pinger is excep-
tionally stable and its location can be established from the
surface using a Pinger Receiver and Hydrophone. Where
a pig is obstructed and halted, the exact location can be
identified using a Diver Operated Pinger Receiver or a ROV
directional antenna. The antenna is connected via the
ROV’s umbilical to a surface Pinger Receiver.
Operating frequencies can be varied where it is necessary
to mark more than one pig in a train and where differentia-
tion is required. Typical battery life can be easily extended
by modifying acoustic output, pulse length or pulse repeti-
tion rate. OnlinE Smart Pingers are designed to be eas-
ily installed in most pig manufacturers’ equipment. When
used in applications out-with pipelines, signal range of the
Maxi-Micro smart pinger can be in excess of 8km.

319 mm (12.6”)
255 mm (10.0”)

264 mm (10.4”)

73 mm (2.9”) 38 mm
(1.50”)
Midi-Micro Pinger
Model No. 801 Mini-Micro Pinger
Model No. 601

the diameter with C Sunk

113 mm (4.5”) Screws is 124mm (4.9”)

Maxi-Micro Pinger
Model No. 1201
 Online Electronics Ltd
Online House
266, Auchmill Road
Aberdeen, AB21 9NB
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 0044-1224-714714
Fax:0044-1224-710101
email: info@online-electronics.com
www.online-electronics.com FM 515969
ISO 9001:2000

1 OnlinE smart pingers©

MODEL NO 601 MINI-MICRO 801 MIDI-MICRO 1201 MAXI-MICRO

Use in pipeline >150mm (6”) >200mm (8”) >300mm (12”)
diameter

Acoustic output power 10 watts 20 watts 20 watts

±3dB ±3dB ±3dB

Beam pattern Omni-directional Omni-directional Omni-directional

±3dB ±3dB ±3dB

Frequency 32-40kHz 20-40kHz0.1kHz 8-40kHz

Programmable in steps of
0.1kHz

Accuracy with All frequency accurate to 0.005% over operating temperature range
temperature

Accuracy with time All frequency drift less than 0.003% per year

Pulse length 5ms ± 5% Programmable 1ms to

200ms in steps of 1ms

Pulse repetition rate 0.5pps Programmable from

1 pulse in 10 sec to
10 pulses per second

Typical battery life 12 or 24 days* 60 days 90 days

Note Battery Life can be Note Battery Life can be
extended, typically up to extended, typically up to
180 days 360 days

Normal operating 3VDC-7VDC 24VDC 31.5VDC

voltage

Battery type Alkaline C Cells Alkaline AA Cells Custom Alkaline

* Lithium C Cells Battery Pack

Battery shelf life All 3 years at 20°C

Maximum operating 601 standard unit : 3000m (10,000ft) or 3000m (10,000ft)

depth 1830m (6,000ft) 4500m (14,500ft)-
601A: 3000m (Thicker Housing)
High Pressure version

Activation method All immersion in fluid or mechanical

Operating temperature All -2 to 60°C

Materials/Construction 601 - Stainless steel (316) 316 Stainless Steel Duplex Alloy 31803
with an O’ring.
601A – Stainless steel (316)
with double O’rings
and bronze end caps.

Dimensions
Length 264mm (10.4”) 319mm (12.6”) 436mm (17.3”)
including transducer guard
Diameter 38mm (1.5”) 73mm (2.9”) 113mm (4.5”)
High Pressure version - including transducer guard fixings
83mm (3.3”) *NOTE the diameter including
C Sunk Screws is 124mm

Weight in air 1.0kg (2.2lbs) 4.1kgs (9lbs) 11.5kgs (25lbs)