Hydrophone TC4014

Hydrophone TC4014
Broad Band Spherical Hydrophone
TC4014
• Wide usable frequency range
• Omnidirectional in all planes
• Built-in low noise preamplifier
• Long term stability
• Individually calibrated
The TC4014 broad band spherical hydrophone offers a very wide usable
frequency range with excellent omnidirectional characteristics in all planes.
The overall receiving characteristics makes the TC4014 an ideal transducer
for making absolute underwater sound measurements up to 480kHz. The
wide frequency range also makes the TC4014 perfect for calibration purposes,
particularly in higher frequencies.
The TC4014 incorporates a low-noise 26dB preamplifier providing signal
conditioning for transmission through long underwater cables.
The TC4014 features an insert calibration facility, which allows for a reliable
test of the hydrophone. The TC4014 is available with integrated SUBCON
BGH MGP connector. Ask for TC4039.
The sensor element is permanently encapsulated in Special formulated NBR
to ensure long term reliability. The rubber has been specially compounded to
ensure acoustic impedance close to that of water. The hydrophone and
connector housing are made of corrosion resistant aluminum-bronze.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Usable Frequency range: 15Hz to 480kHz
Linear Frequency range: 30Hz to 100kHz ±2dB 25Hz to 250kHz ±3dB
Receiving Sensitivity:
-186dB ±3dB re 1V/µPa
Horizontal directivity:
Omnidirectional ±2dB at 100kHz
Vertical directivity:
270° ±2dB at 100kHz
Operating depth:
900m
Survival depth:
1200m
Operating temperature range: -2°C to +55°C
Storage temperature range: -40°C to +80°C
Weight in (air):
650g without cable
Max. output voltage:
≥2.8Vrms (at 12VDC)
Preamplifier gain:
26dB
Supply voltage:
12 to 24VDC
High pass filter:
15Hz -3dB
Calibration path attenuation: at 10kHz 14dB
Current consumption:

Hydrophone TC4014
Broad Band Spherical Hydrophone
Documentation:
Receiving sensitivity: Individually calibration curves: Sensitivity at ref.: frequencies:
At 5 kHz to 500 kHz
250 Hz
Horizontal directivity:
At 100, 200, 300 kHz
Vertical directivity:
At 100, 200, 300 kHz
Horizontal TC4014-1 directivity Receiving patternDirectional Response
0 dB
-3 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-30 dB
-90 ō 60 o -30 o 0 o 30 o 60 o 90 o
-40 dB
-170
-175
-180
-185
-190
-195
-200
Receiving Receiving Sensitivity Response [dB re 1V/µPa [dB re @ 1V/µPa 1m] @ 1m]
-205
-120 o
-150 o
-180 o
150 o
120 o
100kHz
200kHz
300kHz
-210
6 8 10 20 40 60 80 100 200 400
Frequency [kHz]
TC4014-1 Vertical directivity Receiving patternDirectional Response
0 dB
-3 dB
-10 dB
-20 dB
-30 dB
-90 ō 60 o -30 o 0 o 30 o 60 o 90 o
-40 dB
dB re 1 µPa / √ Hz
Typical equivalent Equivalent noise noise pressure spectrumcurve
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Seastate zero
TC4014
Wenz's minimum
Thermal water noise
10 100 1000 10000 100000
Frequency [Hz]
-120 o
120 o
-150 o
-180 o
150 o
100kHz
200kHz
300kHz

Hydrophone TC4014
Broad Band Spherical Hydrophone
Accessories for TC4014
TL8042
Std.: 10m extension
Opt.: Different length on request
TL8056
Std.: 10m extension
Opt.: Different length on request
TL8092
Std.: 10m extension
Opt.: Different length on request
Use cable TC8092 to make
direct connection to
EC6070 or EC6073

Hydrophone TC4014
Broad Band Spherical Hydrophone
Outline Dimensions
Electrical Diagram
RESON reserves the right to change specifications without notice. © 2005 RESON A/S
For Acoustical Measurement Accuracy please refer to www.reson.com or contact sales.
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