Portable Laser Docking Aid

Mariner Compact

Compact hand held laser gun, in operation. Sighting scope with in-scope red dot enables easy aiming. Measurements are displayed on a large LCD display.

Supplied in robust weather proof carrying case containing, laser instrument, 2 ‘C’ cell batteries, and a detailed user manual

The Mariner is lightweight, compact, and shown here with shoulder rest.

Mariner Compact is light enough to be used without the shoulder rest.

Possible Applications

  • Berthing Master assisted berthing on jetties with restricted berthing speeds due to increased tonnage on an old berth.
  • Berthing of submarines.
  • Measuring available swing distances.
  • Monitoring dock approaches.
  • Monitoring or policing speed of traffic in inland waterways or speed restricted areas.
  • Pilot carried for use on approaches to S.B.M. mooring or similar facilities.
  • Certifying speed of approach on damaged structures.

The Mariner Compact is a hand held portable laser device for determining closing distance and speed of approach to a berth or SBM.

  • The Mariner permits docking staff to gauge a vessel’s distance and speed of approach without the need for expensive permanently installed equipment.
  • Simple push button control panel, and easy to read LCD screen, configured to display the customer’s choice of measuring units – imperial or metric.
  • Sighting Scope with Red Dot to enable simple, accurate aiming. Adjustable stock helps with aiming.
  • Light weight (1.34 kgs) enables the Mariner to be carried from berth to berth on multi complex facilities for each docking.
  • Batteries are conveniently stored in the handgrip.
  • Weather and dust proof construction permits use in all weathers.
  • Serial port for connection to a data logger or computer.
  • Laser emitter is safety rated to FDA Class 1 (CFR21) EN 60 825, and will not cause eye damage in normal use.
  • Long operation distance of 600m.
  • MARINER measures both range and speed simultaneously making it possible to advise pilot of approach velocities while there is still time to correct them.

Options

  • Data Collector and Software
  • Turk 4-pin to DB 9-pin cable
  • Turk 4-pin to HP 200/48 10-pin cable.

 

Technical specifications

 

Laser Sensor:

Type : Pulsed Infrared
Wavelength : 904nm
Output power : 52 Micro watts
Beam Divergence : 3mRad 0.2 degrees
Eye Safety : FDA Class 1 (CFR21)
Operating Temp : -30 to +60 degrees C

 

General System:

Distance range : 23-610 metres
Range Resolution : 0.1m
Velocity range : 0-299 mph
Speed Accuracy : +/- 1mph
Acquisition Time : <0.4s
Weight : 1.34 Kgs
Size : 21 x 7 x 28 cm
Power : 12 volt nominal DC

 

Electrical:

Reverse polarity : Protection included
Surge Protection : Included
Low Battery : message on LED
Battery duration : 25 hours per battery
Communications : RS232 Serial
Format : NMEA
Output Connection : Lemo FGG1B
 
Product leaflet available in Adobe PDF format
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