Fiomarine Industries Pty. Ltd
Glenorchy, Tasmania
AUSTRALIA

Submarine Marine Marker Buoy and Retrieval System

The Fiobuoy is a submersible marine marker buoy and retrieval system which is designed to release itself from its underwater mooring either by Acoustic Command or at a predetermined Time/Date, and ascend to the surface to fulfill its marking function.

The process of ascent occurs as a result of positive buoyancy. The release mechanism built into the buoy is an electromechanical device controlled by an onboard computer. The computer is programmed by a hand-held controller which sets the time and date on which the release is to occur. The communication link between the buoy and controller is via an infra-red signal and is security coded. The programming function can also be undertaken by either a standard desktop or laptop computer (i.e. a PC).

An Acoustic Command option is now available, where you can trigger the Fiobuoy to surface, or perform diagnostics in the field, using Fiomarine's Acoustic Thought Water Communications system.

The Fiobuoy is constructed with a 'zero leaks' philosophy. Therefore pre-deployment, communication between the terminal and the internal electronics is accomplished via infra-red light actually transmitted through the casing. This method was selected over conventional plugs and sockets which not only leak, but also corrode in a harsh marine environment.

For the same reason, there is no ON/OFF switch on the Fiobuoy. Instead, the Fiobuoy spends most of its serviceable life in what we call 'Sleep' mode. When 'asleep', very little power is consumed, and this allows for very long battery life.

For more information, visit the Fiomarine Industries Pty. Ltd website.
 

Please contact us to see how we can meet your marine systems needs. Telephone: (425) 869-1834,  Fax (425) 869-5554,  email: inquiries@soundocean.com