Pinnacle ADCP

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Key Features:

  • Swappable Configuration: Convert from self-contained to real-time without an additional purchase
  • Deep Water Profiling: up to 1000m, rated to 2000m depth.
  • Phased Array: 20° phased array transducer reduces size and weight and decreases missing data
  • Versatile: Deployable from offshore platforms; moving boats; or seafloor, subsurface or surface buoys
  • Easy Data Access: Redundant MicroSD memory cards for added data security—one resides in the electronics for data download and another in the battery compartment allowing for easy data access.
  • Advanced Monitoring: Health monitoring and leak detection provide users with the peace of mind that their system is operating as intended.
  • Adaptable: Independent or interlaced long range and high-resolution modes allow users to optimize their system for unique deployment requirements, at ranges of up to 1000m, offering the best of both worlds in a single instrument.

 

With Pinnacle 45, TRDI continues its rightful place as the leader in deep water current profiling technology. 

Building upon the tremendous 20-year success of their industry-standard Long Ranger ADCP, the Pinnacle ADCP 45 carries the technology and capability to new heights, for both research and operational applications.

Rated to a depth of 2000 m, the 45 kHz phased array Pinnacle ADCP delivers a 1000 m current profiling range with a decreased size and weight, a game-changing swappable configuration, and a long list of impressive new features and product enhancements. 

 

Additional Features:

  • Continuous Sampling: The Pinnacle ADCP’s 4 beams ping simultaneously (as opposed to individually), allowing for simultaneous sampling of a 1000m current profile.
  • Compass Enhancements: Pinnacle includes both heading field calibration and magnetometer data, allowing you to utilize either or both and to turn your mooring faster.
  • Deployment Status Indicator: External LED light ensures you know the system is operational when deployed.
  • Increased Data: 20° phased-array beam allows you to measure within 6% of range to surface (air/sea or bottom), closing the gap on missed data.
  • Rugged and Robust: Independent main electronics housing and battery compartment and a no metal in contact with the water designed housing and transducer limit the risk of damage from leaks.
  • Long Life: Alkaline or lithium battery compatible, with 18-month deployment durations possible on 4 Li batteries.
  • Versatile: Collect stored or real-time data from stationary or moving platforms, including rigs, vessels and moorings.
  • Mooring Compatibility: The Pinnacle ADCP's hardware fits into most existing mooring designs offered by key manufacturers.

The technologies used in the Pinnacle 45 are currently under patent protection (U.S. Patent No. 11,333,757). TRDI will aggressively utilize its full rights under patent law to protect its interest in these technologies.

Max Profiling Range
1000m

Max Bottom Tracking Range

2000m
Velocity Accuracy (typical)
​±1.0% of measured velocity ± 0.5 cm/s
Velocity Range
±7 m/s 

​Ping Rate

0.4 Hz (typical)

Beam Angle

20°​​
Depth Rating
2000m 
Standard Sensors
​Temperature, Pressure, Tilt, Compass
Communications
Ethernet and Serial RS-422 or RS-232 Hex-ASCII or binary​
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Applications

  • ​Offshore Oil & Gas
  • Oceanographic Research
  • Renewable Energy
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Fisheries / Aquaculture
  • Top 5 Reasons you need a Pinnacle ADCP

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Teledyne Marine RD Instruments’ Pinnacle ADCP

Teledyne Marine RD Instruments’ Pinnacle ADCP

In the offshore oil and gas sector, where safe operations, operational efficiency, and enhanced safety are paramount, the importance of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP)​ on oil platforms cannot be overstated. The Pinnacle ADCP by Teledyne Marine RD Instruments (RDI) is an excellent example of state-of-the-art oceanographic instrumentation used in oil rig operations in the world’s oceans.